⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: Prediction and odds | August 18, 2024

The ⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces matchup is one of the four WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the fourth and final regular-season game between the two teams this season, with LA leading the series 2-1. Both teams are coming off of losses on Saturday.

The Sparks have had a season to forget and are fifth in the West and 10th overall with a 6-20 record. The reigning WNBA champs Aces, meanwhile, are third in the West and fifth overall with a 16-9 record.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces game details and odds

The ⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on Fox 5 Vegas and SSSEN. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sparks (+900) vs. Aces (-1600)

Spread: Sparks (+15.5) vs. Aces (-15.5)

Total (O/U): Sparks -110 (o170) vs. Aces -110 (u170)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces preview

The two teams have met 102 times in the regular season, with LA leading the all-time series 56-46. Despite the disparity in their season records this season, the Sparks have held the edge over Las Vegas with a 2-1 record. However, in their past 10 games, the Aces hold a 7-3 record.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces starting lineups

The Sparks will be without Cameron Brink for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. LA will also be without Lexie Brown (illness). As per ESPN, Aari McDonald (foot) and Layshia Clarendon (personal reasons) could return on Sunday. LA coach Curt Miller should start:

PG: Layshia Clarendon SG: Kia Nurse SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Dearica Hamby C: Azura Stevens

The Sparks’ key bench contributors should be Li Yueru, Rae Burrell and Crystal Dangerfield.

The Aces didn’t report any injuries. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon should start:

PG: Kelsey Plum SG: Chelsea Gray SF: Jackie Young PF: A’ja Wilson C: Kiah Stokes

The Aces’ key bench contributors should be Alysha Clark, Megan Gustafson and Tiffany Hayes.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces prediction

The oddsmakers highly favor the Aces to win at home. Despite LA’s dominance in the season series so far, expect Las Vegas to come out strong and cover the spread. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 170 points.