- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Las Vegas Aces
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Connecticut (+13.5)
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The Connecticut Sun (9-25) are set to face off against the Las Vegas Aces (24-13) at Michelob ULTRA Arena this Thursday. Currently, the Aces are favored by 13.5 points, with the total set at 169.5.
In their previous matchup, the Connecticut Sun secured a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, finishing at 85-77. The Sun demonstrated their shooting prowess with a field goal percentage of 50.7% (36 out of 71). From beyond the arc, they made 4 of 12 attempts. At the free-throw line, they achieved a successful rate of 81.8%, converting 9 of 11 shots. On the rebound front, they amassed 33 boards, including 10 offensive, and recorded 23 assists, alongside 16 turnovers and 12 steals. Defensively, the Sun allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 45.3% from the field, as the Sparks went 29 for 64. Los Angeles dished out 18 assists and achieved 12 steals, while collecting 29 rebounds (10 offensive, 19 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. The Sparks managed a free throw percentage of 73.9% by sinking 17 of 23 attempts and struggled from long range with 2 successful shots out of 16 tries.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa was a standout performer, contributing 18 points on 7 out of 11 shooting. Playing for 29 minutes, she also secured 11 rebounds, achieving a shooting efficiency of 63.6% and adding 1 assist.
Connecticut enters this match with a season record of 9-25. They average 79.5 points per game (15th in the league) while shooting 43.0% from the field. From three-point range, they have a conversion rate of 30.0% (192 of 640) and hit 70.5% of their free throw attempts. The Sun collectively pull in 33.1 rebounds per game and have recorded 652 assists, ranking them 14th for team assists in the league. They average 13.9 turnovers and 22.7 personal fouls per game. On defense, the Sun force 14.3 turnovers, while drawing 20.1 personal fouls on opponents. They allow a field goal percentage of 46.1% (486 of 685) and collect an average of 32.9 rebounds per game. They rank 3rd for assists allowed this season, having conceded 673. Opponents are hitting 35.7% from beyond the arc against them, and they are ranked 6th in PPG allowed with 86.9.
The Las Vegas Aces, in their last encounter, faced a defeat with a score of 97-82 against the Atlanta Dream. The Aces secured 26 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 33 rebounds for the game. They committed 17 turnovers while recording 4 steals. The Dream committed 22 fouls, giving the Aces 25 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 22 for an impressive rate of 88.0%. From three-point range, the Aces made 10 of their 28 attempts (35.7%). Overall, they shot 39.7% (25 of 63) from the floor. Defensively, the Aces allowed the Dream to shoot at a rate of 45.1% from the field, as Atlanta went 32 out of 71. The Aces also gave up 32 total rebounds to the Dream (4 offensive).
A’ja Wilson was a key player for the Aces, shooting 7 of 18 for a field goal percentage of 38.9%, while grabbing 14 rebounds. She amassed 27 points in 34 minutes, also dishing out 3 assists.
The Las Vegas Aces hold a record of 24-13 this season. They have accumulated 3,342 points, averaging 90.3 points per game, and grabbing 33.4 rebounds on average. With a foul rate of 17.8 per game, the Aces maintain an 81.2% free throw shooting average. They rank 3rd in the WNBA, shooting at 48.2% from the field and assisting 21.8 times per game (3rd in the league), while committing 12.2 turnovers on average. Defensively, they rank 8th in points allowed per game with 87.4, and allow 19.0 assists (2nd) and 33.9 rebounds (9th). The Aces’ defense permits opponents 35.5% shooting from three-point range (330 of 930) and a free throw rate of 79.7%. They force 12.7 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 44.7% overall (6th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Las Vegas (-13.5)
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