Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Dallas Wings (9-24) head to Michelob ULTRA Arena this Sunday to take on the Las Vegas Aces (19-14).
In their previous game, the Dallas Wings achieved a narrow victory against the Indiana Fever, winning 81-80. The Wings recorded a field goal percentage of 42.3% (30 of 71) and managed to hit 8 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they hit 13 of 15 shots, translating to an impressive 86.7% success rate. On the rebounding front, Dallas secured 30 boards, including 7 offensive rebounds. They also registered 25 assists, forcing their opponents into 17 turnovers while racking up 9 steals. On the defensive end, the Wings allowed Indiana to shoot 44.4% from the field, making 28 of 63 shots. The Fever also recorded 8 assists and achieved 7 steals. In terms of rebounding, Indiana compiled 39 total boards (8 offensive and 31 defensive) and tallied 5 blocks while converting 15 of their 19 free throws for a percentage of 78.9% and hitting 9 of 22 shots from three-point range.
Maddy Siegrist was a standout player in this matchup, finishing with 22 points on 9 of 13 shooting. She played 36 minutes and contributed with 5 rebounds while shooting an impressive 69.2% from the field along with 1 assist.
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The Dallas Wings enter this game with a record of 9-24 for the season. They are averaging 81.6 points per game (ranking 9th in the league) while shooting at 41.6% from the field. The Wings are making 31.3% of their three-point attempts (221 of 705) and converting 80.5% of their free throws. As a team, they grab an average of 36.0 boards per game and have dished out 656 assists this season, placing them 7th in overall passing. They average 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 19.7 fouls. Defensively, the Wings force 12.9 turnovers per game but allow 18.5 fouls. They rank 13th in the league for assists allowed, surrendering 741 during the season. Opponents are shooting 45.3% against them (427 of 611), and the Wings give up an average of 34.6 rebounds per game while allowing 37.3% from three-point range, ranking 12th in points allowed per game at 86.5.
In their last outing, the Las Vegas Aces triumphed with a score of 83-77 over the New York Liberty. The Aces amassed 25 defensive rebounds alongside 14 offensive boards, totaling 39 rebounds for the game. They committed 10 turnovers but secured 7 steals. The Liberty committed 19 fouls, allowing the Aces to attempt 28 free throws, converting 23 for a shooting percentage of 82.1%. The Aces also hit 10 of 29 three-pointers (34.5%). Overall, Las Vegas shot 25 of 65 from the field, equating to a field goal percentage of 38.5%. Defensively, the Aces permitted the Liberty to shoot 43.8% from the field (28 of 64) and witnessed New York hit 28.0% of their three-point attempts (7 of 25), while Las Vegas efficiently converted 14 of 16 free throws for 87.5%. The Aces allowed the Liberty to gather 30 total rebounds, including 6 offensive.
Jewell Loyd was pivotal in this contest, hitting 7 of 12 shots for a field goal percentage of 58.3%, and securing 2 rebounds. She scored 21 points in her 26 minutes on the floor, along with 1 assist.
With a record of 19-14 this season, the Las Vegas Aces are looking to optimize their performance. On the offensive side, they have a shooting percentage of 42.2%, ranking them 9th in the WNBA. The Aces have accumulated a total of 2,708 points this season, averaging 82.1 points per game, while collecting 33.9 rebounds on average. They provide 18.0 assists per game (12th in the league) and are responsible for 12.7 turnovers per game. The Aces commit 17.4 fouls per game and possess a free-throw percentage of 82.0%. Defensively, the Aces rank 9th in points allowed per game at 82.7, forcing an average of 12.4 turnovers. Opponents shoot 44.2% against them (9th in the league) and connect on 33.7% of three-point attempts (255 of 756), while the Aces allow 81.4% shooting from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 20.6 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 9th in both categories.
Who will prevail in this evening’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on Dallas
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