Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty: Preview, Prediction and Odds | 2024 WNBA regular season (September 8)

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Defending back-to-back WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces visit the league-leading New York Liberty on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Aces are on a four-game winning streak, while the Liberty will look to sweep their season series against Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has been on a roll heading toward the final stretch of the regular season. They have won four games in a row, including a 72-67 win over the No. 3 Connecticut Sun. They have a chance to finish the campaign strong and have momentum going into the postseason.

Meanwhile, the Liberty remain the best team in the WNBA, with a 28-6 record. They have also dominated the Aces in the first two matchups of the season and will look to complete the series sweep on Sunday. It will be a form of payback after losing to Las Vegas in four games in the 2023 WNBA Finals.

Here are the highlights from New York's 90-82 win over Las Vegas on June 16:

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Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty game details and odds

The Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty game is on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It starts at 4 p.m. EST and will be nationally televised on ESPN. It will also be available via live stream on the WNBA League Pass, a paid subscription.

Moneyline: Aces (+150) vs Liberty (-180)

Spread: Aces +4 (-110) vs Liberty -4 (-110)

Total (O/U): Aces o168.5 (-108) vs Liberty u168.5 (-108)


Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty preview

Sunday's game will be a rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals, but the New York Liberty have turned the tables this season. The Liberty won their first two meetings of the year against the Las Vegas Aces, who were struggling in the early parts of the campaign.

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu have shared superstar responsibilities, while Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot and rookie Lionie Fiebich are playing their roles perfectly. As for the Aces, A'ja Wilson is expected to win the MVP, but it has been their most difficult season under coach Becky Hammon.


Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty injury reports and starting lineups

The Aces don't have any players on their injury report. Coach Becky Hammon is expected to use the following starting lineup:

G - Chelsea Gray | G - Kelsey Plum | F - Jackie Young | F - A'ja Wilson | C - Megan Gustafson

Meanwhile, the Liberty also have a clean bill of health ahead of the 2023 WNBA Finals rematch. Coach Sandy Brondello will likely stick to her usual starting five:

G - Sabrina Ionescu | G - Courtney Vandersloot | F - Leonie Fiebich | F - Breanna Stewart | C - Jonquel Jones

Here are the highlights from the Liberty-Aces game on Aug. 17:

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Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty prediction

The Aces come into Brooklyn as the slight underdogs, as they are not having their usual dominant season.

The Liberty, meanwhile, have been the best team in the WNBA this year and are on a mission to win their first championship. Expect a dogfight between the two, with the Aces likely to get a hard-fought victory.

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