The Las Vegas Aces will face off against the Seattle Storm this Tuesday night in a highly anticipated WNBA matchup at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Aces, currently second in the Western Conference with a 25-13 record, are looking to maintain their momentum against the third-place Storm, who stand at 24-14. While Seattle aims to extend its winning streak, the odds and recent statistics favor Las Vegas as the likely winner.
Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
- TV: NBA TV/FOX
- Stream: NBA League Pass
Odds and Betting Lines
- Moneyline: Las Vegas Aces (-230) vs. Seattle Storm (+184)
- Spread: Las Vegas Aces (-5) vs. Seattle Storm (+5)
- Total (Over/Under): 163.5 points
Las Vegas Aces
The Aces are coming off an impressive 84-71 victory against the Connecticut Sun, where A’ja Wilson delivered a dominant performance with 29 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Throughout this season, Las Vegas has been a high-scoring team, averaging 86.39 points per game while allowing 81.53 points on defense. Wilson continues to lead the charge with a remarkable 27.0 points per game, making her a key player to watch.
Key Players:
- A’ja Wilson: 27.0 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.8 SPG
- Kelsey Plum: 17.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 4.2 APG
- Jackie Young: 15.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 5.3 APG
Seattle Storm
The Storm enter this matchup after a narrow 90-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, with Nneka Ogwumike leading the way with 23 points and seven rebounds. Seattle has averaged 83.19 points per game this season while allowing 78.53 points, making them a solid team on both ends of the floor. However, they are without star player Jewell Loyd, who is sidelined due to a knee injury, which could impact their offensive efficiency.
Key Players:
- Jewell Loyd: 19.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.4 SPG (injured)
- Nneka Ogwumike: 16.7 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.4 APG
- Skylar Diggins-Smith: 15.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 6.4 APG
Injuries
- Las Vegas Aces: No reported injuries.
- Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd (knee) and Eziyoda Magbegor (concussion) are both out.
Prediction
The Seattle Storm may be riding a winning streak, but the absence of Jewell Loyd and Eziyoda Magbegor could hinder their chances against the well-rounded Aces. Las Vegas, led by A’ja Wilson’s dominant form, is expected to handle this road game and secure a win with a projected score of 84-81.
