Sparks vs Aces WNBA Pick: Can Las Vegas Lock Up The No. 2 Seed? (Sep 11)

• The Sparks are 21-22 and were recently eliminated from postseason contention.
• Las Vegas is 29-14 and trails Atlanta by a half game for the No. 2 spot in the playoff race.
• These teams previously squared off on Jul. 29, with the Aces coming out on top 89-74.

One of the games on Thursday’s WNBA slate features the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Las Vegas Aces. Who has the edge in our Sparks vs Aces pick?

Sparks Look To End Season With A Three-Game Win Streak

Following a two-game losing streak, Los Angeles has won its last two contests, including an 88-83 victory against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.

The Sparks clung to a one-point lead (63-62) after three quarters. But thanks to Dearica Hamby scoring 16 of her 25 points in the final frame, Los Angeles managed to hold on for a five-point win.

Hamby poured in 25 points, along with nine rebounds and five assists. Kelsey Plum added 17 points and five assists. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough because Seattle defeated Golden State 74-73 to earn the final postseason berth.

Las Vegas Has Its Sights Set On The No. 2 Seed

The Aces enter this conference tilt riding the wave of an impressive 15-game win streak. Their latest triumph includes a 92-61 win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.

Las Vegas led by eight points late in the third quarter and used an 11-0 burst to increase its advantage to 57-38. And thanks to a 26-15 scoring edge in the fourth quarter, Las Vegas rolled to its second straight dominant win against Chicago.

Jackie Young tied for team-high scoring honors with 15 points. She also tallied seven assists and two steals. Jewell Loyd put up 15 points as well and knocked down five of her seven attempts from 3-point range.

Sparks vs Aces WNBA Pick

Los Angeles is second in scoring, but ranks 12th in points allowed per game (87.9). On the other side, Las Vegas is sixth in offensive efficiency and has the eighth-best defensive rating.

The Aces have taken two of the three head-to-head matchups this season and hold a 3-2 edge over the previous five meetings. Look for more of the same when these conference rivals take the court on Thursday night.