Mystics vs Aces Picks and Prediction – 7/5/2024

The Washington Mystics return to the road Thursday with a game in Las Vegas against the Las Vegas Aces. Washington is 10 games below .500 currently the worst team in the Eastern Conference having lost three of the last five including two in a row following a double digit loss through this Las Vegas team. Offensively Washington has been horrendous this season average of 79.2 points on 43.1% shooting. Defensively Washington has been mediocre allowing 82.8 points per game but have given up 88 and 94 points in their last two losses. For other WNBA action see our WNBA Picks.

Ariel Atkins is the offensive leader this season for Washington averaging 14.3 points per game overall. Shakira Austin has averaged 11.7 points but has played in just six games, while Britney Sykes has averaged 11.3 points but has played in just three games. Aliyah Austin is averaging 8.6 points per game and leads Washington pulling in 6.2 rebounds.

The Las Vegas Aces return to their home floor Thursday five games above .500 currently in second place in the Western Conference. Vegas comes into Thursday on a 5 game win streak following their victory against Indiana. Offensively Vegas is one of the best teams in the league averaging 87.8 points on 43.4% shooting from the floor. Defensively Vegas is giving up just over 83.2 points per game overall but have allowed 77.2 points per game during their five game-winning streak.

A'ja Wilson leads Las Vegas this season averaging 27 points and 11 rebounds per game. Jackie Young is second on the roster averaging 18.7 points to go along with the team high 5.7 assist. Kelsey Plum averages 18.3 points per game as the third player on the roster averaging double digits.