Aces at Sparks 6/27/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

The Las Vegas Aces look for their third consecutive victory on Thursday when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 60-56 in their last outing. Liz Cambage led the Aces with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while A’ja Wilson scored 12 points and pulled down eight boards. Defense was the name of this game with both teams scoring just 24 points apiece in the second half.

The Sparks are in a tailspin have lost four straight with the most recent defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Mercury 82-72. The Sparks were led by Chiney Ogwumike and Candace Parker with 12 points each, while Parker grabbed 10 rebounds. The Sparks battled back from a third quarter deficit to cut the Mercury lead to six points, but could get no closer. A’ja Wilson is the leading scorer and leading rebounder for Las Vegas with averages of 15.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Kayla McBride is second in scoring with an average of 15.2 points per game. Jackie Young leads the Aces in assists with an average of 3.5 per game. Liz Cambage is the third leading scorer with an average of 14.3 points per game.

Maria Vadeeva leads the Sparks in scoring with an average of 24.0 points per game, but is with the Russian National team. Chelsea Gray is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 13.9 points and 4.7 assists per game. Nneka Ogwumike is the leader in rebounds with an average 9.5 per game and the second leading scorer with an average of 14.0 points per game.