The Phoenix Mercury aim to secure their second consecutive victory on Tuesday as they visit the Las Vegas Aces. Phoenix, with a record of 4-14, comes off a 78-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Brittany Griner led the scoring for Phoenix with 29 points and achieved her 25th dunk as a professional player. This victory halted a three-game losing streak for the Mercury, who currently sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, trailing the first-place Las Vegas Aces by a margin of 12 ½ games.
Brittney Griner leads Phoenix in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Diana Taurasi is the second-leading scorer for the team and leads in assists, averaging 14.5 points and 5.3 assists per game. Phoenix has four players with double-digit scoring averages and maintains a team scoring average of 76.9 points per game.
Las Vegas seeks their second consecutive victory when they host Phoenix. The Aces boast a record of 17-2, following a 113-89 triumph over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Kelsey Plum had a career-high performance, scoring 40 points on an impressive 14-for-18 shooting. Las Vegas rebounded after suffering only their second loss of the season against the Dallas Wings, with a score of 80-87. They currently hold a seven-game lead over the second-place Wings in the Western Conference standings.
A’ja Wilson leads Las Vegas in scoring with an average of 19.7 points per game and is also their top rebounder, averaging 9.2 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray leads the team in assists, averaging 6.2 assists per game. Las Vegas has four players averaging double figures in scoring and maintains a team scoring average of 92.6 points per game.
Considering recent trends, Phoenix is 5-14 against the spread in their last 19 games, while the Mercury's games have seen the UNDER hit in 4 of their last 6 matchups. On the other hand, Las Vegas is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games against Phoenix, and the UNDER has hit in 10 of the Aces' last 14 home games.
In summary, the Las Vegas Aces have dominated the head-to-head series, winning their last five encounters and covering the spread in four of those games. This season, the Aces have been the frontrunners in the WNBA with an impressive record of 17-2 and a commanding seven-game lead in the Western Conference. They lead the league in scoring, averaging 92.6 points per game, with efficient shooting percentages of 49.8% overall and 37.7% from three-point range. Based on these factors, the prediction is that the Las Vegas Aces will secure a victory and cover the spread with a final score prediction of 90-70. However, it's important to note that sports predictions are speculative and can be influenced by various factors, including injuries and individual player performances on the day of the game.
