The Las Vegas Aces will face the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA Playoffs.

Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available for Sunday’s game according to our computer predictions.

Aces vs. Storm Predictions

Spread: Storm (+7.5) to Cover

  • The model favors the Aces by 4.4 points, a much smaller margin than the 7.5-point spread set by BetMGM. Take the Storm to cover.
  • So far this year, the Storm have put together a 19-21-0 record against the spread.
  • In games it has played as at least a 7.5-point underdog this season, Seattle is 3-1 against the spread.
  • The Aces have gone 19-21-0 ATS this season.
  • When it has played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Las Vegas is 9-15 against the spread.

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Total: Over 163.5

  • In this game, the model projects a total (164.6 points) marginally higher than the BetMGM over/under (163.5 points).
  • This year, the Aces games have finished over 163.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, 21 (out of 40) times.
  • This season, 21 of Seattle’s 40 games have had a combined total of more than 163.5 points scored.
  • The teams have hit the over in 17 of the Aces’ 40 games with a set total.
  • The teams have hit the over in 16 of the Storm’s 40 games with a set total.

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Moneyline Winner: Aces (-350)

  • Prediction: Aces 85, Storm 80
  • Las Vegas has won 26 of the 38 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (68.4%).

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Where to Watch Aces vs. Storm: Live Stream & TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Aces Leaders

  • A’ja Wilson leads the Aces in scoring and rebounding, putting up 26.9 points and 11.9 boards per game.
  • Jackie Young leads Las Vegas in assists, averaging 5.3 per game while also scoring 15.8 points per contest.
  • Kelsey Plum leads the Aces in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • Wilson is a standout on the defensive end for Las Vegas, leading the team in steals with 1.8 per game and blocks with 2.6 per contest.

Storm Leaders

  • Jewell Loyd is the top scorer for the Storm with 19.7 points per game. She also adds 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game to her scoring output.
  • Ezi Magbegor has a stat line of eight rebounds, 11.7 points and two assists per game for Seattle to take the top rebound spot on the team. Skylar Diggins-Smith has the top spot for assists with 6.4 per game, adding 15.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per outing.
  • Loyd is the top scorer from deep for the Storm, hitting 1.6 threes per game.
  • Nneka Ogwumike (1.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Seattle while Magbegor (2.2 blocks per game) is the block leader.

Storm Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
MacKenzie Holmes Out For Season Knee

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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