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The Dallas Wings (5-16) and Las Vegas Aces (12-7) meet Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Aces lead 1-0
The Aces picked up a 95-81 win in Arlington against the Wings June 5, cashing as 9-point favorites with the Over (167.5) connecting. Superstar C A’ja Wilson posted 36 points on 15-of-22 shooting, while adding 12 rebounds, 6 steals, 2 assist and a blocked shot.
However, Las Vegas is coming off a loss, suffering a 98-93 defeat in overtime at the Los Angeles Sparks Friday as a 13-point favorite — the Over (173.5) easily connected. Despite the outcome, Vegas is still 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 games, while the Over has slight 4-3 edge in the span.
The Wings scored an 85-82 win at home against the Atlanta Dream Friday, but Dallas failed to cover as a 4.5-point favorite as the Over (163) connected. The victory halted a 3-game losing skid for Dallas, while it is 0-4 ATS in the past 4 games and just 2-13 ATS across the previous 15. The Over has cashed at a 6-1 clip in the Wings’ past 7 outings.
Wings at Aces odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:56 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wings +790 (bet $100 to win $790) | Aces -1500 (bet $1,500 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Wings +15 (-112) | Aces -15 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wings at Aces picks and predictions
Prediction
Aces 98, Wings 79
Moneyline
Las Vegas (-1500) is going to be awfully upset after an embarrassing loss in Los Angeles Friday as a double-digit favorite. Don’t expect it to happen again.
The Aces should take out their frustrations on the skidding Wings (+790), but you can’t risk this kind of money for such a minuscule return. Friday’s game in L.A. should serve as a cautionary tale why it is never a good idea to play such heavy favorites on the moneyline.
AVOID.
Against the spread
LAS VEGAS -15 (-108) failed to win, let alone cover, as a double-digit favorite Friday in Los Angeles. Don’t look for a repeat letdown Sunday, especially in front of the home fans.
As mentioned, the Aces paddled the Wings by 14 points in the Metroplex last month. Plus, they have won the past 4 meetings against Dallas at Mandalay Bay by an average margin of 10.3 points per game (PPG). Expect another impressive double-digit victory Sunday afternoon on the Strip.
Over/Under
OVER 174.5 (-110) is worth a look in this Western Conference matinee battle. The Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 meetings in this series, including the first battle in Texas just over a month ago.
The Aces have averaged 95.5 PPG in the past 2 games. They have scored 88 or more points in 5 in a row, while going for 85 or more points in 10 of the past 11 outings.
The Wings defense is horrific, allowing 88 or more points in 6 of the past 7 outings, with the Over going 6-1 in that same span.
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