The Las Vegas Aces (20-14, 5th) are making a strong run to the playoffs. They are on a six-game winning streak, five of them against the playoff-bound teams (as of now).
A’ja Wilson is playing her best ball while the rest of the team has locked in on defense. On the other hand, the Dallas Wings (9-25, 11th) have been one of the bottom three teams.
However, Paige Bueckers has kept them within striking distance. Can she craft an upset against the Aces here? Here is a look at my favorite Same Game Parlay and the prediction.
Wilson remains one of the top two offensive players in the league. She has stamped 22.3 points per game, on an efficient 48.1 % shooting (First time she has been under 50% after three seasons).
Lately, Wilson has been peaking. The All-Time Great has scored 27 or more in four of the last five games. She scored a season-high 37 against the Wings in mid-July, and I expect her to score at least 21 against their vulnerable defense.
Wilson O 20.5 Points
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Wilson: 20+ Points | Undefined (-120 Projected) |
| Bueckers: 15+ Points | Undefined (Projected -130) |
| Young O 4.5 Assists | -120 |
| Spread: Wings +10.5 | -115 |
Saying that Bueckers has exceeded expectations sounds strange considering she is the #1 pick, but it is the case indeed. The Rookie of the Year frontrunner is averaging a boisterous 18.8 PPG (6th) on a brilliant 45.6% clip.
She has scored at least 16 in eight straight games. The Wings guard will enter the game after a career-high 29-point performance. Thus, expecting her to score at least 16 isn’t much.
Bueckers O 15.5 Points
Young has always been a reliable scorer, but her playmaking has often been a big difference-maker. She forms a strong assist galore with Chelsea Gray in the backcourt.
The Aces guard is averaging 4.6 APG (Second-highest career mark). She has dished out at least 5 assists in four of the last six games. I expect her to deliver at least 5 helpers against a weak perimeter defense.
Young O 4.5 Assists for -120 at BetMGM
These picks are the classic example of low risk, low reward. A 3-SGP that should click and promise decent returns. But you never know.
This is sports. An off night can come out of nowhere, but I have high confidence in this case.
Aces vs Wings SGP: Wilson O 20.5 Points, Bueckers O 15.5 Points, Young O 4.5 Assists for +105 at BetMGM
The Aces are the obvious favorites here. They are 11-3 in the last 14 games, having defeated the Wings twice in the same window. On the other hand, the Wings are 3-12 in the last 15 games.
They have been within 5 points many times, but their defense has collapsed late. At any rate, the 5/6 game winning streak mark usually means a freeze soon. However, I see the Aces making it seven in a row.
At the same time, I expect Bueckers and Co. to cover the spread.
Aces vs Wings Spread: Wings +10.5 for -115 at BetMGM
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