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Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Prediction and Odds | Sept. 17, 2024
The Las Vegas Aces will look to extend their three-game winning streak against the Seattle Storm at the Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday (Sept. 17). The 2024 WNBA regular season ends this week. Both teams have made the playoffs, but they will be looking to more than just fine-tune their preparations. A win will increase their chances of finishing at a better seeding as the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seeds meet in what will be their final meeting this regular season.
The Aces are 2-1 in this season's regular-season tussles against the Storm. The last time the two teams met, A'ja Wilson racked up a 24-point double-double with 20 rebounds. The two-time WNBA MVP has been on a tear this season and comes into the contest after creating history with 1,000 points in a single season.
The Storm are in good form as well, winning five of their last six games. They come off wins against the Dallas Wings and the LA Sparks. They will now look to finish their season on a high by getting the better of another top-five team.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Preview, predicted starting lineups, prediction and odds
The Aces vs. Storm skirmish is slated for tipoff at 10 pm ET. Local coverage will be 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 marquee contest.
Spread: Aces -7, Storm +7
Moneyline: Aces -325, Storm +260
Total (o/u): Aces o162.5 (-108), Storm u162.5 (-110)
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm preview
The Aces and the Storm are likely headed for a first-round matchup. A win on Tuesday will see the Aces clinch homecourt advantage. The two-time defending champions have finally found their groove after enduring rough phases throughout the season. Las Vegas is first in the league this season in scoring offense, but its defense has been pretty disappointing. The Aces allow 80-plus points per game on average.
Wilson leads the Aces with 27.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. Tiffany Hayes is a solid contributor, with 9.1 points and 2.9 rebounds. Jackie Young (15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists) and Kelsey Plum (17.7 points and 4.2 assists) are the secondary scoring options.
The Storm have embraced defense as their identity this season. Their 83.4 points per game put them fifth in the scoring offense league-wide. They are fourth in scoring defense, as they allow 78.8 points per game. Jewell Loyd leads the Storm with 19.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. Gabby Williams (10 points), Nneka Ogwumike (16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds), Skylar Diggins-Smith (15.1 points and 6.4 assists) and Ezi Magbegor (11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds) have been their difference-makers.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm predicted starting lineups
The Las Vegas Aces have no players listed on the injury report. They should start with Chelsea Gray at PG, Kelsey Plum at SG, Jackie Young at SF, A'ja Wilson at PF and Kiah Stokes at C.
The Storm will be without the services of Loyd and Magbegor. Sami Whitcomb should come in at PG, Skylar Diggins-Smith at SG, Gabby Williams at SG, Nneka Ogwumike at PF and Mercedes Russell at C to start.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm prediction
The Aces are favorites heading into Tuesday's matchup, but the Storm cannot be discounted despite Loyd's absence. Expect a close contest, as it will be the Aces offense vs. the Storm defense. Chalk up a win for Las Vegas.
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