Aces vs Sparks Picks and Prediction – 7/6/2024

The Las Vegas Aces, currently holding an 11-6 record and sitting 3rd in the Western Conference, are set to face the Los Angeles Sparks, who have struggled to a 4-15 record, placing them 5th in the conference. The Aces enter this matchup on a hot streak, having won the last five games, including a dominant 88-69 victory over Indiana. On the other hand, the Sparks are on a downward spiral, having lost the last five games, most recently an 82-80 loss to Washington. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

The Las Vegas Aces have been an offensive juggernaut, leading the league in points per game at 88, powered by A'ja Wilson's stellar performance, averaging 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. The Aces are also efficient shooters, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage at 44.6% and 2nd in free throw percentage at 82.8%. 

The Aces’ ball control has been exceptional, leading the league with the fewest turnovers per game at 11.1 and the best assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.8. Defensively, they are solid, with a notable 4.9 blocks per game, ranking 3rd in the league. Consistency on both ends of the floor has been the key to recent success.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Sparks have had a tough season, plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Dearica Hamby has been a bright spot, averaging 18.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, but the team has struggled to find additional scoring threats. The Sparks rank 11th in points per game at 78 and have a field goal percentage of 42.9%, which ranks 10th in the league. 

The turnover issues are significant, averaging 15.6 turnovers per game, which is the worst in the league. Defensively, they are vulnerable, ranking 10th in blocks per game and allowing opponents to score at will. With key players like Lexie Brown, Cameron Brink, and Azura Stevens out due to injuries, the Sparks face an uphill battle against the well-rounded Aces.