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The Las Vegas Aces begin their four-game road stretch with a stern test against the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday. Both teams have made the playoffs.
The Aces are coming off a 90-71 win against the Chicago Sky, while the Sun lost 71-64 to the Seattle Storm. The outcome doesn't change the standings much, though, with the Sun second and the Aces fourth with seven games left in the regular season.
The last time the two teams met, the Aces took down the Sun 84-75. They have had different runs since then, with Connecticut being the more clinical of the two. Their defense has been their strength this season, while the Aces have blown hot and cold, with wins largely orchestrated by A'ja Wilson's brilliance on both ends of the floor.
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Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun: Preview, predicted starting lineups, odds and prediction
Tip-off between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET. Local coverage will be on Ion. 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 -2, Sun +2
Moneyline: Aces -125, Sun +105
Total (o/u): Aces o165.5 (-108), Sun u165.5 (-108)
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun preview
The Connecticut Sun are one of the teams to beat this season, and their impressive 24-9 run gives them the second-best record in the league along with the Minnesota Lynx.
Despite their brilliant run, they were outplayed by the Seattle Storm as they prepare to take on the surging Aces. Connecticut is first in scoring defense and second with a 94.9 defensive rating.
DeWanna Bonner leads the team with 16.1 points per contest, studded with 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Midseason acquisition Marina Mabrey has propped up 14.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while Dijonai Carrington is averaging 12.9 points and 4.8 rebounds.
The 21-12 Aces, meanwhile, have blown hot and cold, but their last two games saw them surge and punch their playoffs ticket. A'ja Wilson has dished out 27.2 points and 12.1 rebounds per game and has been the catalyst of the Aces offense.
On the injuries front, Kelsey Plum (ankle) was a late scratch in the last game and is listed as questionable, while Tiffany Mitchell is ruled out for the Sun.
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun predicted starting lineups
The Aces will likely stick with Tiffany Hayes at SG replacing Plum if Plum is rested for another contest. Chelsea Gray will slot in at PG, Jackie Young at SF, Megan Gustafson at PF, and A'ja Wilson comes in at C.
The Sun, meanwhile, will likely go with Tyasha Harris at PG, Dijonai Carrington at SG, Alyssa Thomas at SF, DeWanna Bonner at PF, and Brionna Jones at C.
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun prediction
The Aces are in form and have momentum on their side. When on a roll, they commit fewer mistakes, but the Sun have forced opponents to turn the ball over and capitalized on second chance points. This is an intriguing matchup, but the Aces are poised to take the win even without Plum.
