Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Preview, prediction and odds | 2024 WNBA season (August 23)

Defending champions Las Vegas Aces and the reigning Commissioner's Cup winners Minnesota Lynx will go toe-to-toe in the WNBA regular season game on Friday. It will be the fourth meeting of the season between both teams, with the Lynx holding a 2-1 advantage.

The Aces registered a commanding 80-66 win in the season's first matchup on May 29. The Lynx won the next game 100-86 on June 11 and registered a 98-87 win on Aug. 21.

In terms of the overall head-to-head record, the two teams have battled against each other in 94 regular season games, with Minnesota holding a 59-35 lead.

Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Preview, Prediction and Odds

The game is scheduled to take place on Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis. The tip-off is slated for 9:30 p.m. ET.

The game will be broadcast live on ION and fans can also live stream the game on the WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Las Vegas Aces (+118) vs Minnesota Lynx (-144)

Spread: Las Vegas Aces (+2) vs Minnesota Lynx (-2)

Total over/under: Las Vegas Aces (o168.5-110) vs Minnesota Lynx (u168.5-110)

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

Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Preview

The Las Vegas Aces' roster is loaded with some of the best basketball talent in the world, with none bigger than A'ja Wilson. The two-time NBA champion is a runaway favorite to win her third regular season MVP award. She has averaged 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 steals per game so far this season.

The Aces rank fifth overall in the league and third in the Western Conference standings with a 17-10 record. Becky Hammon's group is the best-ranked offensive team with 87.8 ppg. Las Vegas is the third-best 3-point shooting team and is shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc.

On the contrary, the Minnesota Lynx has the sixth-best offense with 82.3 ppg. Cheryl Reeve's team is also shooting a league-best 39% from 3-point range. Minnesota currently ranks third overall in the league and first in the Western Conference standings with a 20-8 record.

Napheesa Collier has been the Lynx's standout player. The star forward has averaged 20.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.1 spg and 1.3 bpg so far this season.

Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Predicted Starting 5s

Las Vegas Aces: Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes, Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray.

Minnesota Lynx: Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams.

Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Prediction

The game will be a battle between two heavyweights with championship aspirations. Both teams are expected to throw haymakers at each other to secure what would certainly be a confidence-boosting victory.

Expect A'ja Wilson to lead the Aces to a thrilling victory and avenge the team's previous two losses.