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WNBA Preview: Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces predictions, picks and best bets


The Connecticut Sun (2-1) hit the road to battle the Las Vegas Aces (1-1) Sunday night in the standalone game in WNBA action. The Aces are looking to bounce back after an 86-84 setback in Phoenix Friday.

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Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces: By the Numbers

  • The Sun are 5-11 ATS in the past 16 road games dating back to last season, and they have managed a 1-5 ATS mark in the past six following a straight-up loss.
  • The Aces are just 1-4 ATS in the past five following a straight-up loss, while going 1-5-1 ATS in the past seven on one day of rest and 0-5 ATS in the past five against teams with a winning overall mark.

  • Sun F Jonquel Jones is averaging 17.0 points and 14.7 rebounds per game with 2.0 blocked shots per game through three outings. G Jasmine Thomas is averaging 14.0 PPG with 5.0 assists per outing.
  • Aces C A'ja Wilson has registered 16.0 PPG and 10.0 RPG across her two games while blocking three shots overall. Newcomer F Liz Cambage made her debut in Phoenix with 13 points across 14 minutes.

Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces: Picks and Betting Tips

Moneyline/Spread: The Sun (+190) won and covered their first two games at home, but they lost and failed to cover in their first road outing Friday in L.A. The Aces (-240) are the favorites, and they're worth a look as they try to bounce back at home after their first setbacks of the season.

Over/under: The UNDER 167 (- 110) has cashed in each of the previous four meetings between the Sun and Aces, although the under is 8-3 in the past 11 meetings in Las Vegas. The under is 9-4 in the Sun's past 13 road games, while going 4-0-1 in the past five home games for the Aces, too. It won't be a defensive grind, but look for the under the just come in.

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