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WNBA Finals Game 3: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty meet Sunday for Game 3 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

WNBA Finals Series: Aces lead 2-0

The Liberty crapped out in Vegas like many travelers before them, losing each of the 1st 2 games in the series, then taking the long flight home with empty pockets.

Las Vegas rolled up a 99-82 win as 4.5-point favorites in Game 1 as the Over (170) cashed. It got worse in Game 2, as the Aces thumped the Liberty 104-76 to cash as 4.5-point favorites, and the Over (170.5) cashed yet again.

The Aces are an impressive 7-0 SU in the postseason, covering 5 of the outings, while the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games overall. The Aces went on the road just once so far in this postseason, winning just 64-61 at Dallas in the West semifinals, failing to cover as the Under connected.

The Liberty hope being home will keep their season, and championship hopes, alive. New York has failed to cover the past 3 games overall, while going just 1-6 ATS in the past 7 outings. At home, New York is 3-1 SU in these playoffs, while going just 1-3 ATS. The Over has cashed in 5 straight games for the Liberty.

Game 3: Aces at Liberty odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:46 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Liberty +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -1.5 (-114) | Liberty +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -111 | U: -115)

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Game 3: Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 84, Aces 81

Moneyline

The LIBERTY (+106) have some pride, and it will come out in Game 3 as New York is able to extend their season.

There hasn’t been a lot of competitiveness in this series, but New York is hopeful a change of venue will change its fortunes. The Liberty have won 3 of 4 games at home in this postseason.

It won’t be easy, but the Liberty should be able to stave off elimination and force a Game 4.

Against the spread

If you like the Liberty +1.5 (-105) to bounce back and force a Game 4, then playing the moneyline makes a lot more sense than taking a point and a half.

AVOID, and just take New York straight up.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 171.5 (-115) is worth a look. If New York is going to extend its season, it needs to take the air out of the ball and slow things down. The Aces have gotten out and run, and averaged 101.5 PPG in 2 games in this series.

The last time, and only time, the Aces have been on the road, the Wings slowed it down and held the high-flying Aces to just 64 points. New York needs to scour the film and repeat that strategy.

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WNBA Finals Game 2: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Wednesday for Game 2 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces Game 2 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty was a huge thorn in the side of the Aces during the regular season, but Las Vegas fired out to a 1-0 series lead with a 99-82 victory over New York in Game 1 on Sunday.

The Liberty hit 46.4% (32 of 69) from the field, while going 31.0% (9 of 29) from behind the arc. They turned it over 11 times. F Jonquel Jones went for 16 points and 10 rebounds in her 34 minutes, misfiring all 3 times on treys. F Breanna Stewart hit 21 points with 9 boards and 2 assists.

Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu continued to struggle in the postseason, going just 2 of 7 from the floor, ending up with 7 points in 34 minutes. She is 5 of 15 (33.3%) from the field, averaging just 8.0 PPG in the past 2 games.

The Aces were an impressive 54.7% (35 of 64) from the floor, while knocking down 40.9% (9 of 22) from behind the 3-point line. And Las Vegas got it done at the free-throw line, hitting 87.0% (20 of 23). The Aces also turned it over 11 times.

Aces F A’ja Wilson was actually the 4th-highest scorer for Vegas with 19 points, as G Chelsea Gray, G Kelsey Plum and G Jackie Young each went for 20 or more points and 5 or more rebounds, while combining for 9 triples.

Game 2: Liberty at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Aces -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +5.5 (-114) | Aces -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

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Game 2: Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 93, Liberty 84

Moneyline

The Aces (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return in Game 2, as Vegas looks to push the Liberty (+180) to the brink of elimination. However, as solid as Las Vegas is on its home floor, you can’t risk this much for so little.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -5.5 (-105) are a strong play in Game 2 after racking up the 17-point win in the series opener.

Vegas is on a roll in the postseason, going a perfect 6-0 straight up, while covering the number in 4 of the past 6 outings. The Aces are hitting on all cylinders offensively, too, going for 87 or more points in 5 of the 6 playoff games to date.

The Liberty +5.5 (-114) are one of the only teams in the WNBA to hang with Vegas, but it needs all hands on deck, and Ionescu, one of the team’s biggest weapons, has struggled lately.

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Over/Under

The OVER 171.5 (-113) is the lean. It easily cashed in Game 1, with 181 combined points on a total of 170. As a result, the books have slid the number up slightly.

The Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 playoff games for the Aces, while going 4-for-4 in the past 4 postseason outings for the Liberty. Look for both teams to get it done offensively and put on a show.

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WNBA Finals Game 1: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 1 of their WNBA Finals best-of-5 playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty and Aces produced the 2 best records in the regular season, so it’s no real surprise these teams meet for all of the WNBA marbles.

New York was a thorn in the side of Las Vegas this season, with the teams splitting 4 regular-season battles, while the Liberty also won 82-63 on the floor of the Aces to take the Commissioner’s Cup Aug. 15. The home team was 4-0 straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the 4 regular-season meetings.

The Liberty was tripped up in 78-63 in Game 1 of the WNBA semi-final round against the Connecticut Sun. It quickly rectified the situation, rattling off 3 straight wins, while scoring 84 or more points. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, and 5 of 6 playoff games overall. However, the Lib is just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 playoff games.

The Aces have an unblemished 5-0 SU record in these playoffs, although Las Vegas failed to cover the past 2 contests in its 3-game sweep of the Dallas Wings in the semis. Vegas is 3-2 ATS in the postseason, with the Under going 3-1-1.

Aces C A’ja Wilson leads the team with 25.8 points per game (PPG) and 11.2 rebounds per game (RPG) in 5 postseason games, hitting 59.5% from the floor. Gs Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum are each 2nd with 16.0 PPG.

Liberty F Breanna Stewart leads the way with 19.8 PPG and 9.0 RPG in the postseason, while posting 2.8 blocked shots per game (BPG) in 6 outings. New York also sports 4 players averaging better than 16.3 PPG, including G Sabrina Ionescu, who has shot just 43.2% from the field in the postseason.

Game 1: Liberty 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 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +172 (bet $100 to win $172) | Aces -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +4.5 (-105) | Aces -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -111 | U: -115)

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Game 1: Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 92, Liberty 85

Moneyline

The Aces (-215) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. With the way the Liberty (+172) have played them so tough this season, that’s a risky proposition. Look to the spread instead.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -4.5 (-115) are the play in the series opener, but be cautious. The Liberty +4.5 (-105) won on this floor in the Commissioner’s Cup in a high-stakes game, and New York was 3-2 SU/ATS in 5 meetings overall since the start of the season.

However, I don’t like how the Liberty started their series against the Sun, faltering in Game 1. The Aces are on their home floor and should hit blackjack in the series opener.

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Over/Under

The OVER 171.5 (-111) is the lean, but again, err on the side of caution and don’t get too carried away.

These teams split 1-1 on the Over-Under in each regular-season home game, and the Under cashed in the Commissioner’s Cup game in mid-August in Vegas, too.

However, the Over is the lean based on the offensive performances of both teams overall, and the Liberty will look to run early.

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Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings meet Friday for Game 3 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from College Park Arena in Arlington, Texas is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Wings Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces lead the best-of-5 series 2-0 after posting a 91-84 victory Tuesday, although the Wings cashed as 10.5-point underdogs. The Over (174.5) cashed at some shops, although the line opened at 175.5, so total results varied depending upon when the bet was made.

Vegas came away with a 104-84 win on Aug. 8 in a regular-season meeting the last time the Aces visited the Metroplex, covering an 8.5-point number. However, Las Vegas lost outright as a 9.5-point favorite on the road against Dallas back in July.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 meetings, with the Aces cashing in 3 of the past 4 in the series.

Aces at Wings Game 3 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -265 (bet $265 to win $100) | Wings +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -6.5 (-102) | Wings +6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

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Aces at Wings Game 3 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 90, Wings 86

Moneyline

The Aces (-265) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward in this elimination game.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The WINGS +6.5 (-120) are worth a look with their season on the line, as they’ll give the Aces their best shot. However, Las Vegas is a team on a mission to get back to the WNBA Finals to win a 2nd straight championship.

The Wings are 5-2-1 ATS in the past 8 games as single-digit underdogs, including a straight-up win over the Aces on July 7.

Dallas will get the cover, but Las Vegas will get the win, punching its ticket to a 2nd straight Finals.

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Over/Under

The OVER 174.5 (-113) is a lean, but be cautious and play a half-unit at best.

The Over is 3-0-1 in 4 postseason games for the Wings so far, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 games and 20-4-1 in the past 25 games overall.

The Over is also 3-0-1 in the past 4 meetings between these 2 teams.

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Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces meet Tuesday for Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces Game 2 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces lead the best-of-5 series 1-0 after posting a 97-83 victory in Game 1 Sunday as 10-point favorites as the Over (174) cashed.

The Wings’ offensive production in the series opener was their worst in 8 games dating back to Aug. 27 in Phoenix. Dallas saw its 5-0 against the spread (ATS) run come to an end with the non-cover in Game 1. The Over is 7-1 in the past 8 games, and 15-2 across the past 17 games, for the Wings.

The Aces are 3-for-3 in the playoffs so far, winning and covering each outing, with the Under going 2-0 in the first round, and the Over cashing in Game 1. The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 11 games overall for the Aces dating back to Aug. 22.

Wings 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 at 10:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Aces -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +10.5 (-105) | Aces -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wings at Aces Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 95, Wings 82

Moneyline

The Aces (-700) will cost you 7 times your potential return in Game 2, and that’s way too much risk, even though Las Vegas is fully expected to push the Wings (+470) to the brink of elimination.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The ACES -10.5 (-110) didn’t crush the Wings in Game 1, but they did enough to handily win and grab the cover. Expect more of the game in Game 2.

Dallas was a thorn in the side of Las Vegas during the regular season, and it matches up well with the defending champs. However, Vegas is 10-4 ATS in the past 14 games at home and has cashed 5 of the past 6 games overall.

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Over/Under

The OVER 175.5 (-113) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over connected in Game 1, and has dominated for Dallas over the past 2 months, going a ridiculous 15-2 across the past 17 games overall.

The Over is also 8-3 in the past 11 games on the road for the Wings and is 9-1 in the past 10 games when playing on a day of rest. The Aces are 4-1 to the Over in the past 5 on a day of rest, too.

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Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday for Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals playoff matchup. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wings vs. Aces Game 1 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Wings pounded the Atlanta Dream in their 1st-round series, averaging 97.5 points per game (PPG), while yielding just 78.0 PPG. Dallas easily cashed against the spread (ATS) in both games, while hitting the Over in each outing.

The Aces also received very little resistance from the Chicago Sky in their 1st-round series, averaging 89.9 PPG, while allowing just 64.5 PPG. Las Vegas covered both games, winning by at least 22 in each outing. The Under hit in both contests in the series.

Dallas gave Las Vegas fits in the regular season, winning outright in a meeting in the Metroplex on July 7, while covering 2 of the 4 meetings. The Over-Under also split in the 4 regular-season battles. The Aces were 1-1 ATS at home against the Wings in the regular season, while also splitting the Over-Under.

Wings at Aces Game 1 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wings +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Aces -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wings +10.5 (-114) | Aces -10.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -115 | U: -111)

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Wings at Aces Game 1 picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Wings 80

Moneyline

The Aces (-600) will cost you 6 times your potential return in this series opener. You can’t risk that kind of money for such a small profit, whether it’s a singular bet or a multi-team parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ACES -10.5 (-106) are worth a look in Game 1. Vegas is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games as a double-digit favorite.

The Wings +10.5 (-114) are just 1-2 ATS in the past 3 games as an underdog of 6 or more points, including 2 non-covers against the Aces.

Las Vegas is 9-4 ATS in the past 13 games at home, while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall. However, be careful, as the Aces are 1-4-1 ATS in the past 6 in the semifinals round.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 174.5 (-111) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

While the Over has dominated for the Wings lately, going 18-4 in the past 22 games overall, and Las Vegas has hit the century mark in the past 2 meetings with Dallas, go low. The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 meetings between these teams at Mandalay Bay.

The Aces have actually hit the Under in 7 of the past 9 games at home, while going 8-3 in the past 11 against teams with a winning overall record.

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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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Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Storm (11-25) make the 2nd stop on a 4-game road trip against the Las Vegas Aces (31-6) Saturday. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Storm vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Storm might be eliminated from postseason contention, but Seattle hasn’t stopped fighting. It is coming off a 72-61 win in Los Angeles as a 7-point underdogs last time out as the Under (159.5) cashed. The win snapped a 3-game losing streak, and the cover ended an 0-2-1 against the spread (ATS) slide. The Under was also the first in 5 games for Seattle.

The Aces topped the visiting Washington Mystics last time out by an 84-75 score, although Las Vegas was unable to grab the cover for the 6th consecutive contest. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 outings, too.

These teams last met in the Pacific Northwest, with the Aces pulling out a 79-63 win, while the Storm cashed at most shops as a 16.5-point underdog. The Under (171) also connected in that one. That was the closest pass for the Storm, as Seattle lost the first 2 meetings this season by 33 or more points.

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 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Storm +1000 (bet $100 to win $1000) | Aces -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Storm +16.5 (-105) | Aces -16.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Storms at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 91, Storm 71

Moneyline

The Aces (-2000) will cost you a pretty penny, as a bettor would need to risk $100 for every $5 of profit with a Las Vegas victory. There is just no reason to ever bet such a heavy moneyline favorite. Even if you were to include Vegas in a multi-team parlay ticket, betting such a strong favorite sucks the value right out of your ticket.

PASS.

Against the spread

The ACES -16.5 (-115) are a strong play laying the points on their home floor.

The Storm +16.5 (-105) has been eliminated from the postseason chase. While Seattle was impressive last time out in L.A., that’s against a lowly Sparks team, and not the top team in the WNBA. Las Vegas will step on the gas in the 2nd half, grabbing the easy win and cover.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 169.5 (-110) is the lean in this 4th meeting of the regular season.

While the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games for the Storm, the Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games following a straight-up win, and 6-1 in the past 7 tries after a cover in the previous outing. The Under is also 4-1 in Seattle’s past 5 trips to The Strip.

For the Aces, while the Over has cashed in 6 of the past 8 tries against Western Conference teams, the total has gone low in 5 straight at home, while going 5-2 in the previous 7 when working on a day of rest.

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Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Mystics (17-18) travel to meet the Las Vegas Aces (30-6) Thursday. Tip-off from Michelob Ultra Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Mystics are looking for their first 3-game win streak since June 16-22. Washington kicked off its 2-game streak with a 78-62 victory against Las Vegas Saturday as a 10-point underdog as the Under (170) cashed. The total has gone low in 3 in a row, and 5 of the past 6, for the Mystics.

The Aces were dropped 94-85 by the New York Liberty in a road game Monday night. Las Vegas is just 2-3 straight-up (SU) and 0-5 against the spread (ATS) across the previous 5 outings.

While Las Vegas lost the most recent meeting, the Aces thumped the Mystics 113-89 in the first meeting in Nevada on Aug. 11, covering a 17.5-point spread as the Over (171) connected.

Mystics 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 7:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mystics +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Aces -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mystics +9.5 (-110) | Aces -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Mystics at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 88, Mystics 76

Moneyline

The Aces (-500) will cost you 5 times your potential return, and that’s rather risky for a number of reasons. First off, Vegas is just 2-3 SU in the past 5 games overall, and second, one of those setbacks came in Washington Saturday. If anything, the Mystics (+360) are quite tempting for a chance to more than triple up.

However, the best course of action is to AVOID.

Against the spread

The ACES -9.5 (-110) is a solid play despite the fact they have failed to cover in each of the previous 5 outings.

The Mystics are just 2-6-1 ATS in the past 9 games overall, and a dismal 1-8 ATS in the past 9 games on the road. While Vegas has been skidding hard, it is 6-2 ATS across the past 8 games at home and has covered 5 of the past 7 meetings with the Mystics on The Strip.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 166.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The total has gone low in 5 of the past 6 games overall for the Mystics, including last week’s upset of the Aces. The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 games for Washington after a cover in the previous outing.

For the Aces, the Under has cashed in 4 in a row at home. However, the last game to go Over was the Mystics game on Aug. 11, so be careful.

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