Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (11-21) and Las Vegas Aces (20-12) meet Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 2-1

The Aces edged the Sky in Chicago 77-75 in the most recent meeting Aug. 25, but the Sky covered as 9.5-point underdogs as the Under (169.5) connected. F A’ja Wilson rolled up 20 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocked shots with 2 steals in 33 minutes.

In the only meeting this season in Nevada, Las Vegas suffered a 93-85 loss at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay as a 13-point favorite as the Over (172.5) hit.

The only cover for the Aces in the season series came in Chitown June 27, winning 95-83 as 10.5-point favorites as the Over (173) cashed.

Las Vegas won 97-79 at Phoenix Sunday as a 5.5-point favorite, and it has covered back-to-back games after an 0-9 against-the-spread (ATS) skid July 12-Aug. 27. The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 outings.

Chicago slinks in on a 6-game losing streak, including 79-74 at Minnesota Sunday, although the Sky did cover as 13-pont underdogs as the Under (155.5) connected. As a double-digit underdog, Chicago has cashed at a 4-0 ATS pace in the past 4 while going 5-1 ATS this season.

In Sunday’s loss to the Lynx, rookie F Angel Reese was at it again, posting 17 points to go along with 19 rebounds. She is averaging 17.7 rebounds per game across the past 6 outings.

Sky at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:12 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sky +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Aces -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Sky +12.5 (-106) | Aces -12.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Sky at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Sky 81

Moneyline

There is no way to justify playing Las Vegas (-900) straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Risking 9 times your potential return is not a good idea anytime, and it is a losing betting strategy over the long term.

PASS.

Against the spread

When the SKY +12.5 (-106) are double-digit underdogs, they seem to rise to the challenge. Chicago has cashed 4 straight games as a double-digit underdog, including 3 outright wins. That includes a 93-85 win in Las Vegas July 16.

The Sky also covered as 9.5-point underdogs in the most recent meeting with the Aces at Wintrust Arena Aug. 25.

Chicago might not win outright, but it should be able to keep the deficit within single digits.

Over/Under

OVER 165.5 (-108) is worth a look despite an Under trend for the Sky lately.

Chicago has cashed low in 3 of the past 4, including the most recent meeting with Vegas Aug. 25 at Wintrust Arena. However, the Over is 2-1 in the previous 3 meetings this season.

Las Vegas has re-discovered its offense, too, averaging 90.0 PPG in the past 3 outings, hitting the Over in 2 of those contests.

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (9-14) and Las Vegas Aces (16-7) meet Tuesday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 1-0

The Sky fell 81-67 Saturday at home against the New York Liberty — Chicago was a 3.5-point underdog and the Under (164) hit. F Angel Reese’s double-double streak ended at 15 games as she finished with 8 points and 16 rebounds. The rookie out of LSU was essentially quadruple-teamed late in the game to keep her from getting the lone bucket needed to continue it. The Sky have lost 3 of 4.

After a bit of a lull, the Aces have won 10 of 11, most recently prevailing 89-77 at the Washington Mystics Sunday. They came up short of covering as 12.5-point favorites and the Under (172.5) cashed. F A’ja Wilson dominated with 28 points and 17 boards Sunday. She is averaging 29.6 PPG and 15.4 RPG over the last 5 games, which is just an insane stretch. However, Las Vegas is just 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games.

Sky 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 4:46 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sky +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Aces -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Sky +13.5 (-115) | Aces -13.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Sky 72

Moneyline

The Sky have dropped from +700 to +625 underdogs by Tuesday afternoon, but the spread has remained the same. Meanwhile, the Aces went from -1100 to -1000. There is no play here because the Sky are rightfully considerable dogs in this one.

Instead, I’m taking ANGEL REESE OVER 13.5 POINTS (+105). Now, she hasn’t hit this number in 3 consecutive games, but she had 18 points against the Aces June 27. She steps up to these challenges.

Against the spread

The fact that the spread has not changed despite the MLs moving a bit tells me this one is right on point. The Aces beat the Sky by 12 in Chicago. Vegas has won by 19+ in their last 3 home games.

LEAN ACES -13.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

The Sky are going to need 80 points to cash this Over because Vegas hasn’t touched 90 in 3 straight. The Aces are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and Chicago is 5-5.

I’m taking the UNDER 173.5 (-110).

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 2 of their first-round WNBA playoff series. Las Vegas leads the series 1-0. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook‘s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces picked up a lopsided 87-59 victory in Game 1 on Wednesday, easily covering the 16.5-point spread while the Under (172) also cashed rather comfortably.

It was just the 2nd non-cover for the Sky in their last 9 games, and the rout snapped a 3-game winning streak. Chicago had also scored 92 or more points in the final 3 regular-season games, but the 59-point showing in Game 1 actually tied a season low. It also scored just 59 points in a 21-point home loss to the Washington Mystics on June 22.

The 59 points allowed by the Aces was actually a season-best performance on defense for the top overall seed. Vegas is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) across the past 4 games overall, and the cover was its first in 4 tries against Chicago this season.

Sky at Aces Game 2 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sky +1260 (bet $100 to win $1,260) | Aces -4000 (bet $4,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Sky +18.5 (-115) | Aces -18.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Aces Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Sky 71

Moneyline

The Aces (-4000) will cost you 40 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite, straight up or as part of a multi-team parlay. Over the long haul, betting such big favorites is a losing strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -18.5 (-110) had some hiccups down the stretch, especially when facing the New York Liberty. However, Las Vegas proved why it is the top overall seed, overwhelming the Sky in Game 1.

Chicago has its season on the line, and it is likely to play desperately in the first half. However, talent will take over, and there is a dearth of talent on the Aces’ side. Vegas will run away, and shoo the Sky back to the Windy City, ending Chicago’s season in emphatic fashion.

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Over/Under

UNDER 170.5 (-110) is the lean in Game 2.

Vegas didn’t show much defensively during the regular season, but it sure picked a great time to have its best defensive effort in Game 1. The Aces locked it down defensively, and the Sky ended up shooting a dismal 33% (24-of-72) from the field, and just 23% (5-of-22) from behind the 3-point line.

The Over cashed in all 3 regular-season meetings, but the Aces kicked it into a different gear for the playoff opener, and you can expect another solid defensive effort, as the Aces look to close out this series and move along.

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Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In Game 1 of the 1st-round of the WNBA playoffs, the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sky closed out the regular season with 3 straight victories to surge into the 8th seed, leapfrogging the Los Angeles Sparks for the final playoff spot. Chicago scored 92 or more points in each of those 3 games, covering each outing while cashing the Over in the last 2 contests.

The Sky is 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 8 games, while the Over holds a 5-3 edge during the span.

The Aces ended the regular season with 4 straight wins, going for 94 or more points in the final 3 outings, all Over results.

These teams last met on Aug. 24, with the Aces posting a 94-87 win while the Sky covered as a 14.5-point underdog as the Over (171.5) connected. That was a theme, as Vegas won all 3 regular-season meetings, with Chicago covered all 3 contests, and the Over hit in all 3 battles, too.

Sky at Aces Game 1 odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:36 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sky +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Aces -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Sky +16.5 (-110) | Aces -16.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 170.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Aces Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 92, Sky 81

Moneyline

The Aces (-2500) held on for the league’s best regular-season record over the New York Liberty, securing the No. 1 overall seed. They’re a great bet to not only win this series, but go to the WNBA Finals, too.

However, you cannot risk 25 times your potential return in Game 1 of this series, especially since the Sky (+1100) have played Vegas tough this season.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SKY +16.5 (-110) are a strong play in the series opener. While the Aces -16.5 (-110) swept the regular-season series, Chicago has covered all 3 meetings. The Sky is on fire against the number, too, cashing in 7 of the last 8 games overall, including a cover against the Aces Aug. 24.

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Over/Under

OVER 170.5 (-110) is a solid play.

The Aces have been phenomenal on offense all season, leading the WNBA with 92.8 PPG. Defensively, Las Vegas was 2nd in scoring defense (80.3 PPG), although they were a mediocre 6th while defending the trey.

The Over cashed in the final 3 regular-season games for the Aces, while the Sky has seen the total go high in 5 of the past 8 outings, and 3-0 in 3 regular-season meetings in this series.

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