Time: 2024-08-19
The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to bounce back quickly from a recent loss as they take on the struggling Los Angeles Sparks at Michelob Ultra Arena . The Aces , with a record of 16 - 9 , are heavy favorites against the Sparks , who have lost three consecutive games . Despite the Sparks playing tough against the Aces this season , bookmakers have set a huge 16.5 - point spread in favor of Las Vegas.
In their previous meetings , the Sparks have proven to be a tough matchup for the Aces , with a 2 - 1 record straight up and 3 - 0 against the spread . The Aces , although having an overwhelming talent advantage , have struggled to cover large spreads this season . The Sparks , led by Dearica Hamby , have shown resilience and should not be underestimated in this matchup.
The Sparks have been able to take advantage of the Aces ' defensive shortcomings , averaging 92 points per game in their meetings . Despite being the better team , the Aces have shown inconsistency , losing two straight games and failing to cover the spread in their last four outings . This sets the stage for a competitive matchup between the two teams.
The opening odds favor the Aces with a 15.5 - point spread , but the Sparks have covered the spread in all three head - to - head meetings this season . With an average total of 165 points per game for the Sparks and 170.7 points per game for the Aces , the Over has been a common trend in their matchups . In terms of team news , the Sparks will be without Lexie Brown and Cameron Brink , while the Aces have no reported injuries.
The game is set to take place at Michelob Ultra Arena in Paradise , Nevada , with tip - off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET . Fans can watch the action live on the NBA TV Channel and FuboTV Streaming Platform . With key players like A'ja Wilson for the Aces and Dearica Hamby for the Sparks , this WNBA matchup promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown.
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