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Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces Preview, Prediction and Odds - September 22 | Game 1, 2024 WNBA Playoffs
The Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces matchup is one of the four WNBA Playoffs games scheduled for Sunday. The Aces won the season series 3-1 and are heavy favorites heading into the first matchup of their three-game first-round series.
Las Vegas is the No. 4 seed after finishing the season with a 27-13. The defending champion struggled a bit in the regular season but is one of the favorites to go all the way and complete its three-peat. The Storm finished as the fifth seed with a 25-15 record.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces game details and odds
The Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Fans won’t be able to stream it live on WNBA League Pass. The game will be made available only on demand after it ends.
Moneyline: Storm (+325) vs. Aces (-425)
Spread: Storm (+9) vs. Aces (-9)
Total (O/U): Storm -110 (o162) vs. Aces -110 (u162)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces preview
The two teams have met seven times in the WNBA Playoffs, with Seattle holding a narrow 4-3 lead. However, that record is likely to sway in Las Vegas’ favor after the first-round series. The Aces had the upper hand over the Storm in the regular-season series and are likely to continue their domination in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces starting lineups
As per their injury report, the Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor as she is out with a concussion. Seattle coach Noelle Quinn should start:
PG: Skylar Diggins-Smith SG: Sami Whitcomb SF: Gabby Williams PF: Nneka Ogwumike C: Mercedes Russell
Seattle’s primary bench players should be Joyner Holmes, Victoria Vivians and Jordan Horston.
The Aces didn’t report any injuries for Game 1. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon could start:
PG: Kelsey Plum SG: Chelsea Gray SF: Jackie Young PF: Alysha Clark C: A’ja Wilson
The Aces’ key players off of the bench should be Tiffany Hayes, Megan Gustafson and Kiah Stokes.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces prediction
The Aces are favored to win this game at home. They should cover the spread. This should be a moderately high-scoring contest with the team total going past 162 points.
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