Aces at Dream 9/5/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 07/21/2020 at 10:31 PM ET
On Thursday, the Las Vegas Aces look for their second straight victory when they visit the Atlanta Dream. The Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 92-86 in their last outing to tie the Sparks for first place in the Western Conference with two games left on the regular season schedule. The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson with 24 points.
The Dream continues to have a nightmare of a season after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday 70-60. Atlanta has lost three straight and is 7-25 on the season. Atlanta scored 24 points in the first quarter to lead by eight, but scored just 36 over the next three quarters including just 10 during the third quarter. Alex Bentley and Elizabeth Williams led the Dream with 15 points apiece.
A’ja Wilson is the leading scorer and second leading rebounder for Las Vegas with averages of 16.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Liz Cambage is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounding with averaging of 15.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Jackie Young leads the Aces in assists with an average of 4.4 per game.
Tiffany Hayes leads the Dream in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game. Jessica Breland is leading in rebounding with an average of 7.1 rebounds per game. Hayes leads the Dream in assists with an average of 2.8 per game. Brittney Sykes is the only other Dream player averaging double figures in scoring with an average of 10.0 points per game.
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Las Vegas is attempting to secure a top three seed in the playoffs, while Atlanta is just counting the days before the regular season ends. The Aces have covered the number in 8 of the last 11 played in Atlanta and in 16 of the last 22 overall against the Dream. Final Score Prediction, Las Vegas Aces win and cover ATS 91-67.
