Sun vs Aces Picks and Prediction – 9/15/2024

The Connecticut Sun look for their fourth consecutive victory on Sunday when visiting the Las Vegas Aces. Connecticut is 27-10 and third in the standings, one game behind second-place Minnesota and four games behind first-place New York. Connecticut would like to move into second and have a better opening-round matchup. The Sun defeated the Phoenix Mercury 88-69 on Friday for their third straight win. Make sure you stay up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

DeWanna Bonner is the leading scorer for Connecticut with an average of 15.6 points per game, while Alyssa Thomas is the leading rebounder and leader in assists, with averages of 8.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. Connecticut has six players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team, the Sun is scoring an average of 80.1 points per game.

The Las Vegas Aces look for their third consecutive victory on Sunday when hosting Connecticut. Las Vegas is 24-13 and fourth in the league, seven games behind first place. The Aces lead fifth-place Seattle by just one game and must guard against being caught by the Storm. Las Vegas defeated the Indiana Fever 78-74 on Friday and has won six of the last seven. 

A’ja Wilson is leading Las Vegas in scoring and rebounding with averages of 27.0 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, while Kelsey Plum is the second-leading scorer with an average of 17.8 points per game. Jackie Young is the leader in assists with an average of 5.3 per game. Las Vegas has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 86.4 points per game.

Las Vegas will pick up the victory at home with a tough defensive battle against the Connecticut Sun, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in four of Connecticut's last five and each of Las Vegas’ last five. Connecticut is first in the WNBA in points allowed at 73.8 points per game. The Sun will slow the ball down offensively and make Las Vegas work hard on each possession thereby creating fewer scoring opportunities for both. Final Score Prediction, Las Vegas Aces win but our best play is UNDER 77-73