Aces vs Sky Picks and Prediction – 6/27/2024

The Las Vegas Aces (8-6, 3rd Western Conference) will face off against the Chicago Sky (6-9, 4th Eastern Conference) on Thursday, at 7:00 PM ET at Wintrust Arena. The Aces are coming off a solid 85-74 win against the Connecticut Sun, while the Sky edged out a narrow victory over the Indiana Fever, 88-87. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

Las Vegas Aces have been a formidable force this season, primarily due to the outstanding performances of A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young. Wilson leads the team with an impressive 27.8 points per game, alongside 11.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game, making her a dominant presence on both ends of the court. 

Young contributes significantly with 18.2 points and 5.9 assists per game, ensuring the Aces maintain a high level of offensive efficiency. As a team, the Aces rank 2nd in points per game with 87 and boast a solid field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 4th in the league. The defense, anchored by Wilson, allows an average of 83 points per game.

The Chicago Sky, despite being 4th in the Eastern Conference, have shown flashes of strong play, particularly in a recent victory over Indiana. Marina Mabrey has been pivotal for the Sky, averaging 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Her all-around contributions are crucial. Angel Reese is providing additional support with 13.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. 

The Sky’s performance is bolstered by rebounding, where they rank 4th with 35.7 rebounds per game. However, offensive shooting needs improvement as they rank 7th in points per game with 80 and have a relatively low field goal percentage of 42.6%, placing them 8th in the league. Defensively, Chicago has been more active, ranking 3rd in steals per game with 9.1.