⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury: Prediction and odds | September 1, 2024

The ⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury matchup is one of the five WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between them this season, with Las Vegas owning a 2-1 lead. The two teams last met on June 13, a game that the Aces won 103-99.

The defending champion Aces have a 19-12 record in the 2024 season. They are second in the West and fourth overall. Meanwhile, the Mercury are fourth in the West and seventh overall with a 16-16 record.

⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury game is scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Footprint Center. The game will be broadcast on Arizona's Family 3TV, Arizona's Family Sports, Mercury Live (Livestream) and Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network. Fans can also stream the game live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Aces (-200) vs. Mercury (+165)

Spread: Aces (-4.5) vs. Mercury (+4.5)

Total (O/U): Aces -110 (o169) vs. Mercury -110 (u169)

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

⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury preview

The two teams have met 101 times in the regular season, with Phoenix leading the all-time series 54-47. However, in their past 10 regular-season matchups, Las Vegas holds a staggering 9-1 lead.

Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury starting lineups

As per the Aces’ injury report, Jackie Young is day-to-day. She missed Friday’s game as well, but it wasn’t because of any injuries. With Young’s status still up in the air, Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon could start:

PG: Kelsey Plum SG: Chelsea Gray SF: Tiffany Hayes PF: Alysha Clark C: A’ja Wilson

The Aces’ key bench contributors should be Sydney Colson and Megan Gustafson.

The Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne (lower leg injury) and Rebecca Allen (hamstring). Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts could start:

PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Kahleah Copper PF: Monique Billings C: Brittney Griner

Phoenix’s key bench players could be Sophie Cunningham, Sug Sutton and Natasha Mack.

Editor’s note: Predicted starting lineups could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury prediction

The oddsmakers see this as a close contest and favor Las Vegas slightly. Both teams have struggled after the month-long break. However, we expect the Aces to cover the spread for a win on Sunday. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 169 points.