Los Angeles Sparks at Las Vegas Aces 5/27/23 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Sparks head into Sin City to take on the Aces of Las Vegas on Saturday evening. The Sparks come into this contest with a record of 1-1, while the Aces sit at 2-0. The Aces won all 4 match-ups last season and 1 this season against the Sparks.

The Las Vegas Aces are out to an undefeated start in 2 contests, and they looked impressive in both. In their opener they put up 105 points on the Storm in a 41-point route. They then beat up on this same Sparks team, 94-85. Jackie Young added 30 points in that win over the Sparks, and that was all without Head Coach Becky Hammon.

The Los Angeles Sparks opened their season with a 91-74 win over the Mercury, but then stubbed their toe against these Las Vegas Aces. The Sparks will get another chance at the Aces, but they can't give up another 52.4% shooting performance and expect to win. They played a great first quarter, but then didn't show up the rest of the contest.

The Aces are ranked first in every offensive category expect FT %, which they are 8th at 80%. Although their defense is stout as well, their big advantage is on the glass. The Aces are the number 1 rebounding team in the league. The Sparks, on the other hand, can put up points, but can't match the Vegas defense.