On Saturday, August 09, the Las Vegas Aces (21-14) will host the Atlanta Dream (22-12) in a WNBA regular-season match-up.
The Aces come into the affair after a 106-87 demolition job against the Dallas Wings. A’ja Wilson sizzled with 34 points while Kierstan Bell nailed 6 triples for the Aces’ seventh straight win.
On the other hand, the Dream will enter the game after an impressive 79-63 win against the Golden State Valkyries. Rhyne Howard led with 14 points in what was an impressive defensive masterclass by Atlanta.
The Aces have now risen to the fifth position while the Dream has surged to the second rank. A win here would help Aces get almost level with the Dream.
Which team will keep ascending in this riveting battle? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
Atlanta Dream
Dream Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Rhyne Howard | SG: Maya Caldwell | SG/SF: Allisha Gray | PF: Naz Hillmon | C: Brionna Jones
Key bench players: C: Brittney Griner, PG: Te-Hina Papao, PF: Nia Coffey.
Injuries/Updates: Jordin Canada is out till late August.
Las Vegas Aces
Aces Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Chelsea Gray | PG/SG: Jackie Young | SF: Kierstan Bell | PF: A’ja Wilson | PF/C: NaLyssa Smith
Key bench players: SG: Dana Evans, SG: Jewell Loyd
Injuries/Updates: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is OUT till at least late August.
The Aces are clicking on both ends these days. They have scored 85+ on most occasions these days. On the other hand, they have restricted opponents to 83 or below more often than not.
Meanwhile, the Dream is usually the 80ish scoring squads. Defense is their calling card. Atlanta has restricted teams mostly in the 70ish and 60ish range these days, making them one of the best stoppers.
Overall, I see a low-scorer brewing here.
Total: Under 165.5 for -105 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Total U 165.5 | -105 |
| Spread- Dream +2.5 | -115 |
| Rhyne Howard O 2.5 3-Pointers | -115 |
| Money Line- Dream | +115 |
A’ja Wilson U 21.5 Points: Wilson is having another turbo-charged scoring season, averaging 22.6 PPG. She has scored an emphatic 27 or more in five of the last six games, but I see her cooling off finally and being held under 21.
Rhyne Howard O 2.5 3-Pointers: Howard is back in full flow after a month-long injury layoff. She is averaging 2.9 three-point makes this season and has put in 4 or more in two of the last three games.
I see another long-range galore here.
Naz Hillmon O 6.5 Rebounds: Hillmon has grabbed 7 or more rebounds in six of the last seven games. I see her repeating the trend here.
Main pick: Rhyne Howard O 2.5 3-Pointers for -115 at BetMGM
This is the marquee match-up on Tuesday’s WNBA action. The Aces are on fire these days, and so are the Dream. The Dream’s defense should tackle A’ja Wilson if they have any shot at winning.
I do see them accomplishing that even away from home. Meanwhile, the Aces are due a loss after a seven-game losing streak.
I see Atlanta breaking their winning streak to further their grip on the second spot.
Spread/Money Line Pick: ML: Dream for +110 at BetMGM
Photo Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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