Sparks vs Aces Picks and Prediction – 8/19/2023

The Los Angeles Sparks head into Michelob ULTRA Arena on Saturday afternoon to do battle with the Aces of Las Vegas. Catch up on all the WNBA action at our WNBA predictions page. The Sparks come into this contest with a record of 12-18, while the Aces sit at an impressive 28-3. The Aces have won all 3 match-ups against the Sparks this season by a combined total of 284-228.

The Las Vegas Aces only have 3 losses on the entire season, and 2 of those have come in their most recent 6 games. Both of those losses came to the same team, the New York Liberty. The Aces are 2-2 against the Liberty this season, with their only other loss coming to the Dallas Wings by 2. The Aces got some revenge on the Liberty in their most recent outing, when they beat the super team 88-75.

Since ending an 8-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Sparks have now won 5 out of their last 8 contests and 3 in a row. Their most recent victory came against the Dream, 85-74. Jordin Canada led the way for the Sparks with 20 points and 8 dimes in their 11-point win. Nneka Ogwumike chipped in 17 as well, as Los Angeles shot 45.2% from the floor.

The Las Vegas offense is the best in the Association; however, their defense has showed some cracks. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank in the middle of the pack in 3-pt FG % and rebounding. They are giving up a 34.3% from beyond the arc and are 5^th in defensive rebounding. On the flip side, the Sparks' defense is ranked 4^th in PPG at 81.3 and 2^nd in 3-pt FG % at 31.8.