Aces vs Mercury WNBA Pick: Will Las Vegas Go Up 2-0? (Oct 5)

• The Las Vegas Aces took the opener and lead the Finals series 1-0.
• On the other side, the Phoenix Mercury need a win to avoid a 0-2 deficit.
• These squads previously squared off on Oct. 3, with the Aces claiming an 89-86 victory.

Sunday’s WNBA postseason slate features the Las Vegas Aces hosting the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of this Finals matchup. Who has the edge in our Aces vs Mercury pick?

Las Vegas vs Phoenix Game 2 Preview

After being tested in the first two rounds of the postseason, the Aces took the opener of the WNBA Finals series, notching an 89-86 win against the Mercury on Friday night.

Las Vegas trailed 71-67 heading into the fourth quarter. And Phoenix was shooting 52.1 percent overall and 50 percent from distance. However, the Aces stepped up their defensive effort in the final frame, holding their opponent to 6-for-18 shooting overall and 2-of-12 from beyond the arc.

As a result, they won the scoring battle by a 22-15 margin en route to a tough three-point victory. A’ja Wilson tied for team-high scoring honors with 21 points, along with 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. Dana Evans led the second unit with 21 points and four steals on 8-for-13 shooting.

Meanwhile, four Mercury starters reached double figures. Kahleah Copper led the way with 21 points and four rebounds. Satou Sabally added 19 points, four boards, and four dimes.

Will Las Vegas come out on top again, or will Phoenix even the series at one game apiece?

Aces vs Mercury WNBA Pick

Following a come-from-behind win on Friday, Las Vegas enters this contest as a 2.5-point favorite. Here’s a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 2.

• The Aces are 22-3 straight-up (SU) in their last 25 games.
• Las Vegas is 4-2 ATS in its previous six contests against Phoenix.
• The Mercury are 2-16 in their last 18 outings against the Aces.
• Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its previous six matchups against the Aces.

As expected, the home team took Game 1 by a narrow margin and that trend will continue when these teams clash on Sunday.