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The Las Vegas Aces head to Climate Pledge Arena as they begin their three-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. The defending champions bounced back with a dominant 104-85 win against the Dallas Wings after their six-game winning streak was snapped by the LA Sparks last week. They now have a chance to build another series of wins before the WNBA All-Star weekend.
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The Storm host the Aces after blitzing the Chicago Sky 84-71 at home as Jewell Lloyd and Nneka Ogwumike orchestrated the win for Seattle. Like their Wednesday opponents, the Storm is looking to finish the campaign strong before the All-Star festivities. Both teams split a game earlier this season. They will play each other once again later on in the regular season.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Preview, predicted starting lineups, odds and prediction
The Aces versus Storm game tips off at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game can be watched live on FOX 13+, Amazon Prime Video - Seattle and Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network. The game can also be streamed live on the WNBA app with a subscription to the WNBA League Pass.
Here's a quick look at the odds ahead of the matchup:
Spread: Aces -4.5, Storm +4.5
Moneyline: Aces -205, Storm +167
Total (o/u): Aces o173.5, Storm u173.5
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm preview
The Las Vegas Aces have cemented themselves as bonafide contenders ready to defend their title. The return of Chelsea Gray, coupled with Kelsey Plum hitting form has augured well for the two-time defending champs. A'ja Wilson continues to dominate in scoring, averaging 27.0 points per game, while Plum is second with 19.2 points per contest. Jackie Young leads the assists section with 5.7.
Las Vegas leads the league with a 108.2 offensive rating and is averaging 89.4 ppg. They also shoot at a healthy clip from beyond the arc with 35.4% of their shots swishing through.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm is one of the most well-rounded outfits this season. Jewell Lloyd is the leading scorer with 19.9 ppg, while Nneka Ogwumike is second with 17.5 ppg. They are a defense-first side, averaging 9.3 offensive and 26.5 defensive rebounds per contest. It's worth noting that they hold their opponents to 42.2% shooting – the second-lowest in the league so far this season.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm predicted starting lineups and rotation
The Aces will be without Elizabeth Kittley and Megan Gustafson. Center Kiah Stokes was not listed in the latest injury report following her illness. If she does slot in at C, the rest of the lineup should remain the same with Chelsea Gray at PG, Kelsey Plum at SG, Jackie Young at SF and A'ja Wilson at PF.
Kate Martin, Tiffany Hayes, Alysha Clark, Kierstan Bell and Sydney Colson round up the bench unit for Las Vegas.
The Storm will likely go with their tried-and-tested starting five of Skylar Diggins-Smith at PG, Jewell Lloyd at SG, Jordan Horston at SF, Nneka Ogwumike at PF and Ezi Magbegor at C.
Sami Whitcomb, Mercedes Russell and Nika Muhl form the rotation group for Seattle.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm prediction
The Aces (13-7) certainly won't have it easy when they play a team like the Storm (14-7) that boasts an impressive defense. However, they should have enough firepower and playmaking to break down Seattle's defensive plays. Take Vegas to walk away with a close win.
