The Chicago Sky are set to face off against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday in an exciting WNBA matchup, marking the final game for both teams before the midseason break. The Sky enter this contest with a 9-14 record, having recently taken back-to-back losses. Their latest defeat came at home against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Chicago currently sits in 4th place in the Eastern Conference and has managed to split their last 10 games.
In contrast, the Las Vegas Aces boast a 16-7 record, the best in the Western Conference. The Aces are coming off a road victory against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday and have won 9 of their last 10 games.
The betting odds favor the Las Vegas Aces by 13.5 points, with the total set at 170.5 for this game.
Chicago Wanting to Finish Strong
The Chicago Sky are determined to avoid a third consecutive loss. They have averaged just 71.5 points per game in their recent losses, which is below their season average of 78.7 points per game. Despite this, they remain one of the league’s worst offensive teams, ranking 11th out of 12.
Chicago has struggled with their three-point shooting and free throws, making only 4.6 three-pointers per game and shooting below 75% from the free-throw line. Chennedy Carter leads the team in scoring with 16.5 points per game, while rookie Angel Reese contributes 13.5 points and 12 rebounds per game.
After the midseason break, the Sky will host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday and then embark on a three-game road trip against the Sparks, Mercury, and Sun.
Aces Looking to Keep on Winning
The Las Vegas Aces are on a hot streak, having not lost a game since July 5th. In their last four victories, the Aces have scored 104, 84, 84, and 89 points respectively. They are the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 88.9 points per game.
The Aces excel in shooting, making over 45% of their shots from the field and nearly 10 three-pointers per game. They are also the league’s best free-throw shooting team, with an 84.2% success rate. A’Ja Wilson anchors the offense, averaging 27.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
Following the break, Las Vegas will play three consecutive home games, starting with the Liberty on August 17th, followed by matchups against the Sparks and Lynx.
Blowout City
In the final game before the break, the Las Vegas Aces are going to blow the doors off the Chicago Sky in this game. Chicago just can’t score enough to keep up with the Aces here. You got to be able to score to keep it close with Vegas. When push comes to shove, we are picking a blowout here. Las Vegas win this game by nearly 20 points over Chicago. Take the Las Vegas Aces -13.5 over the Chicago Sky. Enjoy the game!
