- Matchup: Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: USA Net
- Point Spread: Las Vegas favored by 13.5 points
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In an exciting showdown, the Connecticut Sun (0-2) are set to take on the Las Vegas Aces (1-1) at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday. The Aces enter as 13.5 point favorites, with an over/under of 171.5.
The Las Vegas Aces recently faced off against the Los Angeles Sparks and secured a commanding victory with a final score of 105-78. Las Vegas displayed their offensive prowess, achieving an impressive 62.3% shooting from the field (43 of 69) and converting 7 out of 20 three-pointers. Additionally, they went 12 for 17 from the free-throw line, marking a conversion rate of 70.6%. On the rebounding front, the Aces grabbed 31 boards, with 6 of those being offensive rebounds. They also recorded 28 assists and forced the opposition into 19 turnovers, while securing 11 steals. Defensively, Las Vegas limited their opponent to 37.2% shooting from the floor (29 of 78). Los Angeles managed 15 assists and had 8 steals but struggled to protect the rim, finishing the game without any blocks. The Sparks shot 68.8% from the charity stripe, making 11 of 16 attempts, and converted 9 out of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc.
A notable performer in the match was Chennedy Carter, who scored 22 points on an efficient 9 of 13 shooting. Spending 20 minutes on the court, she contributed 1 rebound but did not record any assists.
The Las Vegas Aces are entering this game with a 1-1 record this season. The team has a three-point shooting percentage of 28.2% (11 of 39) and a free-throw percentage of 64.0%. Averaging 85.5 points per game (9th in the league), they are shooting 51.4% from the field. However, they are turning the ball over 15.5 times a game and committing the same amount of fouls. The Aces grab an average of 33.0 rebounds per contest and distribute 47 assists, ranking 2nd in the league for team assists. Defensively, they force opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game while conceding 13.5 fouls. Las Vegas allows opponents to shoot 43.2% from the field and contribute 34.5 rebounds per game, ranking 10th in terms of assists allowed with 34. They also rank 8th in opponents’ PPG, allowing 88.5 points per game.
In their last appearance, the Connecticut Sun faced a tough loss, ending with an 89-82 defeat against the Seattle Storm. Connecticut recorded 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 32. They committed 16 turnovers and secured 5 steals in the process. The Storm committed 23 fouls, giving the Sun 22 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 16, for a rate of 72.7%. From beyond the arc, Connecticut shot 34.8%, making 8 of their 23 attempts. Overall, they shot 39.7% from the field, hitting 29 of their 73 shots. Meanwhile, the Storm connected on 44.3% of their field-goal attempts, sinking 27 of 61 shots, and were 25 of 33 from the free-throw line, achieving 75.8%. Connecticut allowed Seattle to collect 37 rebounds in total, with 7 of those being offensive.
A standout player for the Sun was Aneesah Morrow, who recorded 16 rebounds and scored 17 points on 7 of 15 shooting, resulting in a field goal percentage of 46.7%. She played a total of 31 minutes and tallied 1 assist during the game.
The Connecticut Sun currently holds an 0-2 record this season. They have committed an average of 26.5 fouls per game and own a free-throw shooting percentage of 62.2%. Averaging 19.5 assists per game (11th in the league), they commit 16.0 turnovers. So far, they have scored a total of 157 points (78.5 per game) and averaged 36.5 rebounds. Offensively, the Sun shoot 39.1% from the floor, ranking 13th in the WNBA. On defense, they rank 11th in points allowed per game with 97.5. Opponents shoot 37.7% from three-point range (20 of 53) against them, while they are allowing a high 79.7% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 20.0 assists and 34.5 rebounds per game, placing them 8th and 9th in those categories respectively. The Sun force 15.0 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot at 48.4% from the floor (11th in the WNBA).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA action?
Prediction: Choose Connecticut (+13.5)
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