A pair of the WNBA’s best scorers take the court — A’ja Wilson (fifth, 19.8 points per game) and Napheesa Collier (third, 22.0) — when the Las Vegas Aces (16-2) visit the Minnesota Lynx (9-9) on July 9, 2023 on BSN and FOX Networks.
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Spread: Lynx (-12.5) to Cover
- The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (6.3 points) is much tighter than the 12.5-point edge DraftKings gives to the Aces, though the data still has them as the favorite. Put your money on the Lynx to cover.
- So far this season, the Lynx have compiled a 10-6-0 record against the spread.
- Minnesota is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least a 12.5-point underdog.
- The Aces have a 6-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season it was favored by 12.5 points or more, Las Vegas has a 5-6 record against the spread.
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Total: Over 171.5
- The model predicts a total 2.0 points lower than the one set by DraftKings for this matchup.
- This season, the Aces games have gone over 171.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, six (out of 14) times.
- This year, five of Minnesota’s 16 games have had a combined total higher than 171.5 points scored.
- Aces games have gone over the point total in six out of 16 opportunities (37.5%).
- The Lynx have gone over in seven of their 16 games with a set total (43.8%).
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Moneyline Winner: Aces (-950)
- Prediction: Aces 88, Lynx 82
- Las Vegas has won 92.9% of its games this season as a moneyline favorite (13-1).
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Aces Leaders
- Wilson leads the Aces in scoring and rebounding, accumulating 19.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
- Chelsea Gray is Las Vegas’ best passer, dishing out 6.2 assists per game while scoring 14.4 PPG.
- The Aces get the most three-point shooting production out of Jackie Young, who makes 2.2 threes per game.
- Gray and Wilson lead Las Vegas on the defensive end, with Gray leading the team in steals, averaging 1.5 per game, and Wilson in blocks, averaging 2.1 per contest.
Aces Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | Out | Illness |
| Riquna Williams | Out | Back |
Lynx Leaders
- Collier sits on top of the Lynx leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 22.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
- Minnesota’s assist leader is Lindsay Allen with 4.1 per game. She also scores 5.6 points per game and tacks on 2.4 rebounds per game.
- Kayla McBride is dependable from three-point range and leads the Lynx with 2.1 made threes per game.
- Collier is at the top of the Minnesota steals and blocks leaderboards with 1.8 steals per game and 1.2 blocks per game.
Lynx Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Shepard | Out | Illness |
| Aerial Powers | Out | Ankle |
| Tiffany Mitchell | Out | Wrist |
| Natalie Achonwa | Out | Personal |
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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