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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.