Aces vs Liberty WNBA Pick: New York Looks To Stay Hot Against Defending Champs (Aug 9)

• The Aces fell to 22-10 following a 98-87 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
• New York is 19-13 after beating the Seattle Storm 92-86.
• New York leads the season series 2-1.

One of Sunday’s WNBA matchups features the Las Vegas Aces visiting the New York Liberty. Which team has the edge in our Aces vs Liberty pick?

Aces aim to bounce back from loss to Minnesota

Las Vegas has produced four wins in its last six outings. Unfortunately, their 98-87 loss to the Minnesota Lynx snapped a two-game win streak.

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The Aces trailed by seven late in the fourth quarter. But clutch baskets by Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles sealed the win for the home team.

Jackie Young was one of five players in double figures for Las Vegas, finishing with 23 points and five rebounds. A’ja Wilson added 16 points, and NaLyssa Smith posted a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double. Despite the balanced scoring effort, the Aces never found a rhythm, converting just 43 percent of their attempts.

New York aims to keep it rolling following win over the Storm

The Liberty have won six of their last seven following a blowout loss to Indiana. In their last outing, they defeated the Seattle Storm 92-86 on Wednesday night.

New York led by six points after three quarters before Jonquel Jones scored the first six points in the final frame, restoring what had been a double-digit advantage. The Storm pulled within six points on multiple occasions, but didn’t get any closer down the stretch.

Breanna Stewart put up 28 points and collected eight rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu finished with 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds, fueling a unit that featured five double-digit scorers.

Aces vs Liberty WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this encounter.

• The Aces are 6-4 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Las Vegas is 3-2 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Liberty are 6-4 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• New York is 1-4 ATS in its last five matchups.

The Liberty are 4-1 in their last five at Barclays Center. On the flip side of the narrative, Las Vegas has the better overall profile, ranking third in offensive efficiency and fourth in defensive rating, giving the Aces a statistical edge heading into this East vs West matchup.