Published May 23, 1:59am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 23, 1:59am ET
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One of Saturday's WNBA matchups features the Las Vegas Aces hosting the Los Angeles Sparks. Who has the edge in our Aces vs Sparks pick?
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| Las Vegas Aces | -8.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Sparks | +8.5 (-110) |
Las Vegas was blown out in its season opener by 33 points. Since that embarrassing loss, though, this group has won each of its last four games. This includes a narrow 85-84 victory against the Atlanta Dream.
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The Aces led by three after the third quarter and extended their advantage to 17 in the final frame before Atlanta scored 16 straight to trim the deficit to a point.
Jordin Canada's layup at the 36-second mark put the Dream up 84-83, their first lead of the second half. After a tie-up, Las Vegas won the jump ball, and Chelsea Gray knocked down the game-winning jumper with 3.6 seconds left in regulation.
Gray led four double-digit scorers with 21 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. A'ja Wilson finished with 20 points and five rebounds, moving into 19th on the league's all-time scoring list.
On the other side, the Sparks had dropped three of their first four games. Fortunately, they bounced back with a 97-88 win against the Phoenix Mercury.
Los Angeles clung to a slim one-point lead after the first quarter. And a 35-19 burst in the second quarter gave the road team a 17-point advantage (60-43), a lead it would not relinquish.
Dearica Hamby delivered a dominant performance with 27 points and 15 rebounds. Kelsey Plum added 16 points and seven assists, including four 3-pointers.
In addition to an offense that featured six double-digit scorers, the 35-point explosion in the second quarter helped the Sparks set a franchise record for points at halftime (60).
Las Vegas enters this showdown as an 8.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Saturday's matchup.
The Aces have taken four of the previous five meetings in this series and are 8-2 across their last 10 home games. With that in mind, the edge goes to the defending champs.
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Las Vegas Aces (-8.5)
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