The Las Vegas Aces are looking to secure the No. 3 seed in the 2024 WNBA season as they face off against the Dallas Wings at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Aces will need to win this game and hope for a loss from the Connecticut Sun to clinch the desired seed.
In their previous matchup, the Wings surprised everyone with a 93-90 victory over the Aces. Despite being out of playoff contention with a 9-30 record, the Wings have the opportunity to play spoiler in this game. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Aces currently leading the series 2-1.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted locally on Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network and Bally Sports SW. Fans can also stream the game live on the WNBA app with a subscription to the WNBA League Pass. Here are the current odds for the matchup:
– Spread: Wings -2.5, Aces +2.5
– Moneyline: Wings -138, Aces +114
– Total (o/u): Wings o168 (-110), Aces u168 (-110)
The Dallas Wings are heading into this game with the second-worst record in the league. They are on an eight-game losing streak and have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games. The team has struggled defensively this season, giving up an average of 113 points per game while relying heavily on Arike Ogunbowale, who is averaging 22.2 points per game.
On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces are on a four-game winning streak and are led by A’ja Wilson, who has been dominating on both ends of the court. Wilson recently set the record for the most points scored in a regular season and the most rebounds in a single season. Alongside Wilson, players like Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young have stepped up to contribute to the team’s success.
In terms of predicted starting lineups, the Aces are expected to rest their starters in preparation for the playoffs. This could give an opportunity for players like Kate Martin, Tiffany Hayes, Sydney Colson, Alysha Clark, and Kiah Stokes to take on bigger roles. The Wings, on the other hand, will be missing Stephanie Soares and Teira McCowan, with Kalani Brown, Jacy Sheldon, Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally, and Natasha Howard likely to start.
Considering the current form and lineup changes, the Aces are favored to come out on top in this matchup. While the Wings have the potential to pull off an upset, the Aces’ recent success and motivation to secure the No. 3 seed make them the likely winners on Thursday night.
