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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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Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Las Vegas Aces (30-5) travel to meet the New York Liberty (27-7) Monday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

These teams are getting pretty familiar with each other as they meet for the 3rd time in the regular season since Aug. 6. They also met in the Commissioner’s Cup final on Aug. 15 in Las Vegas.

New York won 99-61 in Brooklyn as a 4.5-point underdog as the Under (176.5) cashed on Aug. 6 and also won the Commissioner’s Cup game Aug. 15 in Vegas as a 7.5-point underdog as the Under (178) hit. Vegas exacted a little revenge on Aug. 17, winning 88-75 to cover a 7.5-point number as the Under (175.5) again cashed.

Aces at Liberty odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Aces -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Liberty +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -1.5 (-110) | Liberty +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Aces at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Aces 83

Moneyline

The LIBERTY (+100) pounded the Aces in the most recent meeting in Brooklyn. Las Vegas has been rather human since that humbling, going 6-3 straight-up over its last 9 contests and just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games including the Commissioner’s Cup loss.

Against the spread

Playing the Liberty +1.5 (-110) makes very little sense unless you are convinced the Aces will win this game by exactly a point. If you feel New York is going to win, then just play the moneyline for a better value.

PASS.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 173.5 (-110) is the best play on the board.

The Under has cashed in the previous 2 regular-season meetings and in the Commissioner’s Cup battle. The Under is also 5-2 in the past 7 games overall for the Aces, including the Cup game.

New York has also been going low, with the Under 8-3 across the past 11 games overall, including the Commissioner’s Cup. And remember, 3 of those Under results are against the Liberty just since Aug. 6.

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Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Las Vegas Aces (30-4) travel to meet the Washington Mystics (15-18) Saturday. Tip-off from St. Elizabeth East Entertainment and Sports Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces picked up their 30th win of the season with a 94-87 victory against the Chicago Sky Thursday. Forward A’ja Wilson followed up her historic 53-point performance vs. the Atlanta Dream Tuesday with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double. Vegas has won 6 of its last 7 games overall, although the Aces have failed to cover their last 3 outings.

The Mystics have dropped back-to-back games, and Washington is just 0-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 3 games and 1-6-1 ATS in the past 8 outings. That includes a 113-89 loss at Las Vegas on Aug. 11, as the Aces covered a 17.5-point spread as the Over (171) cashed.

Aces at Mystics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Mystics +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -10.5 (-105) | Mystics +10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Aces at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 97, Mystics 78

Moneyline

The Aces (-550) will cost you 5 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. Las Vegas should be able to stop Washington, but over the long term, betting such heavy favorites will come back to bite you.

PASS.

Against the spread

LAS VEGAS -10.5 (-105) is the way to go.

The Aces spanked the Mystics by 24 points in the first meeting of the season on Aug. 11 at Mandalay Bay. Las Vegas matched a season-high with 113 points in the victory over Washington.

The Aces are 7-3 ATS in the past 10 games while playing on a day of rest. On the flip side, the Mystics are 1-6-1 ATS in the past 8 games overall, 1-3-1 ATS in the past 5 at home and 0-7 ATS in the past 7 against Western Conference foes.

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Over/Under

The OVER 166.5 (-110) is the lean, although the trends are all over the board for both sides.

While the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games for Las Vegas when playing on a day of rest, the Over has cashed in 17 of the past 22 games on the road for the Aces.

The Under is 7-1 in the past 8 games for the Mystics when playing on 3 or more days of rest, but the Over has connected in 4 straight games against Western Conference foes.

Go lightly.

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Las Vegas Aces at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Las Vegas Aces (28-4) travel to meet the Atlanta Dream (16-16) Tuesday. Tip-off from Gateway Center Arena at College Park is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Aces were stunned at home last time out as 16.5-point favorites on Saturday, falling 78-72 against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Under (170.5) cashed in for the 3rd consecutive game and has gone low in 5 of the last 7 games.

These teams just met at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 13, with the Aces coming away with an 86-65 win as 16.5-point favorites while the Under (176.5) comfortably cashed.

Atlanta halted a 3-game losing streak with a 78-67 victory over the Chicago Sky Friday as a 2-point favorite as the Under (162) hit. The Under has been on a tear for the Dream, cashing in 8 in a row and 15 of the past 16 games.

Aces at Dream odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Dream +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
Against the spread (ATS): Aces -15.5 (-110) | Dream +15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 168.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Aces at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Dream 79

Moneyline

Backing Las Vegas (-1400) will cost you 14 times your potential return, and that’s insane. You can’t play such a strong favorite, especially on the road, and especially since last time out should serve as a cautionary tale. The Aces were favored anywhere from -2000 to -3500 depending on the shop and Las Vegas laid a fat egg at home against L.A.

PASS.

Against the spread

ATLANTA +15.5 (-110) is the play at home as a double-digit underdog.

While Las Vegas is 4-1 ATS across the past 5 games when favored by double-digits — including the win over Atlanta at home — the Aces are 3-6 ATS in the past 9 on the road when favored by 9.5 or more points, including a 5-point win as an 11.5-point favorite at Atlanta back on June 2.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 168.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very lightly.

The Aces have cashed the Under in the past 3 regular season games, and 4 straight games if you count the Commissioner’s Cup game last Tuesday. That includes an Under result against Atlanta in the most recent meeting, too.

The Under has been on a tear for the Dream, cashing in 8 games in a row and 15 of the past 16 overall. Still, the Aces are the No. 1 scoring offense in the WNBA with 93.1 points per game, so it’s always risky going low in Vegas games.

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Los Angeles Sparks at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) visit the Las Vegas Aces (28-3) Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sparks vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sparks are working on a season-best 3-game winning streak, and Los Angeles has covered 7 consecutive games, including the past 6 as an underdog. The defense has been much better of late, and the Under has ended up hitting in 6 of the previous 8 outings.

The Aces bounced back from their Commissioner’s Cup loss to the New York Liberty Tuesday, picking up an 88-75 win over the Liberty Thursday in a game that counts toward the regular-season standings. Las Vegas has won and covered 4 straight outings, while going 6-1 ATS across the past 7 games.

These teams met in Los Angeles July 12, with the Aces coming away with a 97-78 win as 12.5-point favorites while the Over (170) connected. The teams met May 25-27 in a home-and-home set, as the Aces won both games while averaging 93.5 PPG. The Sparks split 1-1 ATS and Over/Under, while averaging 75.0 PPG in those 2 outings.

Sparks 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 7:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sparks +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Aces -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sparks +17.5 (-115) | Aces -17.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 169.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Sparks at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 91, Sparks 76

Moneyline

There is never a reason to bet an overwhelming favorite like Las Vegas (-3000), especially when it will cost you 30 times your potential return. In other words, if you were to risk $100, your return would be a paltry $3.33. That’s nonsensical.

PASS.

Against the spread

LOS ANGELES +17.5 (-115) is extremely unlikely to pull off the giant upset and win outright, but it should be able to keep Las Vegas -17.5 (-105) within 17 points.

The Sparks are playing their best basketball of the season, winning 3 in a row outright, while cashing in 7 straight against the number. While Vegas is also hot, covering 6 of the past 7 regular-season games, the lean here is to the Sparks, as that’s a lot of points.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 169.5 (-115) is the lean in Saturday’s matinee action.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games for the Aces, including 2 of the previous 3 when favored by double digits.

The Sparks have ticked off 6 Under results in the past 8 contests, while cashing low in 4 of the past 5 following a straight-up win, and 5 of the previous 7 following a cover.

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New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Liberty (24-6) and the Las Vegas Aces (27-3) resume the regular season Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty throttled the Aces 99-61 in Brooklyn Aug. 6, and posted a resounding 82-63 win in Las Vegas Tuesday to take the Commissioner’s Cup. Officially, the result was not applied to the regular-season standings, but unofficially it was the first home loss for Las Vegas this season.

The Liberty have won 6 straight regular-season games and the Commissioner’s Cup final, while covering 5 consecutive outings. That includes the outright win in Vegas Tuesday as 7.5-point underdogs. The Under is on a 6-1 run for New York, including the past 2 meetings with Las Vegas.

The Aces topped the Liberty 98-81 back on June 29, covering as 6.5-point home favorites as the Over (176) cashed, but New York has won and covered 2 in a row as an underdog in the head-to-head series, cashing the Under in each game.

The Liberty held the Aces to just 62.0 points per game (PPG) in those pair of losses, well below the Las Vegas’ league-leading 94.0 PPG.

Liberty 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 6:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Aces -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty +6.5 (-105) | Aces -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 174.5 (O: -110) | U: -110)

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Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 89, Liberty 84

Moneyline

It’s rather tempting to take the Liberty (+220), and that’s where the value is, should you opt to make a moneyline play.

However, I expect Las Vegas (-275) to bounce back and finally solve New York. Am I willing to put up nearly 2.75 times my initial investment? No, and you shouldn’t either.

PASS.

Against the spread

NEW YORK +6.5 (-105) has not only beaten Vegas twice in the past 12 days, the Liberty bludgeoned the Aces by an average of 28.5 PPG. There is little reason to believe the Aces are suddenly going to snap back into form when they’ve been dominated in those 2 games.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 174.5 (-110) is the lean in this showdown rematch on The Strip.

The past 2 victories by New York in this series were Under results. The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 games overall for the Liberty, while going 4-1 in the previous 5 games on the road. The Under has cashed in 5 in a row against Western Conference foes, too.

For the Aces, while the Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 against teams with a winning record, the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 against the East, including the previous 2 outings vs. the Liberty.

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New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Liberty (24-6) play the 2nd contest of a 5-game road trip when they visit the Las Vegas Aces (27-3) Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Liberty opened a 5-game journey Sunday with a 100-89 victory over the Indiana Fever, narrowly covering a 10-point spread as the Over (166) cashed. After a 2-9 ATS skid in 11 games from July 5-Aug. 1, the Liberty have covered 4 in a row, including 3 times as a favorite of 9 or more points.

The Aces were humbled 99-61 in Brooklyn by the Liberty last Sunday. That rout served as a wake-up call, as Las Vegas has won and covered 3 in a row, winning each outing by 20 or more points.

The home team is 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the 2 previous meetings between these teams this season, splitting the Over and Under.

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Liberty 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 7:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Liberty +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Aces -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Liberty +7.5 (-110) | Aces -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 177.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Liberty at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 94, Liberty 89

Moneyline

The Aces (-350) are a little on the expensive side. Vegas looks to exact a little revenge after an embarrassing 38-point blowout loss at Barclays Center Aug. 6 against the Liberty (+260). If anything, with the way New York hammered Las Vegas last week, it is tempting to play the Lib.

Both of these teams have been playing well, and it’s going to be a fun one in the rubber match.

PASS, and look to the line instead.

Against the spread

The LIBERTY +7.5 (-110) are worth a look, based mostly on their rout of the Aces just last week.

Vegas didn’t hit snooze on the alarm after their blowout loss to the Liberty. That loss awakened the monster, and that’s bad for the rest of the WNBA, including New York in the rematch on Tuesday. Vegas should grab the win, as it has covered 5 in a row at home and is 6-0 ATS in the past 6 when playing on a day of rest.

The Aces are also 5-1 ATS in the past 6 against winning teams, although that lone non-cover is against the Liberty. Vegas wins and New York covers in an entertaining affair.

Over/Under

OVER 177.5 (-105) is the play in Game 3 between these teams this season.

Aces F A’ja Wilson dropped a career-high 40 points with 12 rebounds in Friday’s 113-89 win over the Washington Mystics.

Meanwhile, Liberty F Breanna Stewart stepped up in response as she scored 42 points against the Fever last time out, going for 40 or more in 3 straight outings.

Wilson and Stewart aren’t the only ones filling up the bucket for their respective teams, either. This prospective WNBA Finals preview should look like an All-Star Game with plenty of scoring.

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