The Chicago Sky will play at the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday in a WNBA affair. This is the final game for both teams before the midseason break. The Chicago Sky come into this game at 9-14 on the season. Chicago has dropped back to back games. The most recent loss was at home on Saturday to the New York Liberty. The Sky are 4th in the East, and have split their last 10 games.
For Las Vegas, they are 16-7 on the season. The Aces have the best record in the Western Conference. Las Vegas is coming off a road win at Washington on Tuesday. The Aces have won 9 out of their last 10 games.
The Las Vegas Aces are -13.5 at home over the Chicago Sky. The total for this affair sits at 170.5.
Sky Seeking to Avoid Third Straight Loss
The Chicago Sky have dropped back to back games, scoring just 71.5 points per game during those games. On the season, Chicago has been better than that, at 78.7 per game. Despite that, they are still one of the worst offensive teams in the league, at 11th out of 12.
The Sky cannot make three point shots, and struggle at the free throw line. Chicago is making just 4.6 three point shots per game, and their free throw percentage is under 75. The Sky are led in scoring by Chennedy Carter. She is scoring 16.5 per game. Angel Reese, the rookie is scoring 13.5 points and averaging 12 rebounds per game.
When the Sky return to action in mid August, they will host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. Following that, they will play three straight games on the road, at the Sparks, Mercury and Sun.
Aces Looking to Stay Hot
The Las Vegas Aces are looking to stay hot. They have not lost a game since July 5th. That loss was in Los Angeles. The Aces scored 104, 84, 84 and 89 in the four wins. On the season, Las Vegas is the top scoring teams in all of the league. The Aces are scoring 88.9 points per game.
The Aces are making more than 45% of their shots from the field, and nearly 10 three point shots per game. The Aces are also the best free throw shooting team in the league, at 84.2%. Las Vegas is anchored offensively by A’Ja Wilson, with 27.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas will come back from the break playing three straight home games. The Aces will host the Liberty on August 17th, before the Sparks and Lynx come to town.
Sky Compete, Aces Win
The Chicago Sky are going to compete in this game. In the end though, the Chicago Sky are not going to win this game. We feel this game is going to come in under double digits. Therefore our final bet for the game is the Chicago Sky +13.5 over the Las Vegas Aces. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your WNBA betting!
