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The Seattle Storm (6-3) visit the Las Vegas Aces (5-2) Friday. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Storm vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
The Storm have won 5 games in a row after taking down the Phoenix Mercury 80-62 Tuesday and covering as 5-point home favorites. C Ezi Magbegor scored a game-high 21 points with 9 rebounds, while 4 of the 5 Seattle starters scored in double figures. Seattle shot 40.6% from the field and 34.8% from 3 in the win.
The Aces got back in the win column with a 95-81 win over the Dallas Wings Wednesday, while covering as 9-point road favorites. C A’Ja Wilson scored a game-high 36 points with 12 rebounds and 6 steals in a double-double performance, while 3 Las Vegas players scored 19 or more points. The Aces shot 48.6% from the field and 32.1% from 3 in the win.
Storm at Aces odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Storm +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Aces -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Storm +8.5 (-120) | Aces -8.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Storm at Aces picks and predictions
Prediction
Aces 91, Storm 85
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Aces (-375) moneyline. They have lost just 2 games this season while dominating in each of their wins. While the Storm are on a 5-game winning streak, 2 of those wins came against the Indiana Fever (2-9). who have the 2nd-worst record in the WNBA. The Storm have been dominated in their recent matchups against the Aces, losing 7 in a row.
Against the spread
LEAN STORM +8.5 (-120).
While the Aces hold the advantage, the Storm have played well both overall and against the spread (ATS) this season. They are 6-3 straight up (SU) and ATS this season and have covered in each of their last 4 and their only game while playing as underdogs. The Aces are just 3-4 ATS including 1-3 ATS at home.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 166.5 (-105).
Seattle has hit the Over in 3 of its last 5 games and has scored 80 or more points in 4 of its last 5 and 6 of its last 8. Las Vegas has hit the Over in 4 of its last 6 games and has scored 80 or more points in 6 of its 7 games including 88 or more in 5 of its 7. With 3 players averaging 18.9 points per game or more for the Aces, expect an offensive battle on Friday.
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