Well, well, it looks like the Las Vegas Aces have awoken for their season-long slumber. And tonight the race for the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs could take a real turn as the Atlanta Dream visit Michelob Ultra Arena. The Dream vs. Aces matchup is set for 10:00 p.m. ET, and it will be the second half of tonight’s NBA TV doubleheader.
Seven straight wins for the Aces and a monster month for A’ja Wilson have seen significant shifts in both WNBA championship odds and WNBA MVP odds, and more moves could come after tonight if things keep rolling. Will the league’s best road team throw a wrench into those prospects? Read on for our Dream vs. Aces prediction and best bets and see where the find the best betting value at BetOnline and other top U.S. sports betting sites.
Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces Betting Trends
- The Dream are 20-14 against the spread this season, including 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
- Atlanta is 12-7 SU and ATS on the road this season, including 7-4 SU and 8-3 ATS as a road underdog.
- The Dream are 8-6 SU and 9-5 ATS overall as an underdog this season.
- The Aces are only 17-18 against the spread this season, but they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Las Vegas is 12-5 SU and 8-9 ATS at home this season, including 12-3 SU and 8-7 ATS as a home favorite.
- Overall, the Aces are 19-7 SU and 14-12 ATS as a favorite this season.
- The over is 8-3 in the Aces’ last 11 games and 7-2 in their last nine home games.
- The under has hit in the Dream’s last five games, four of which have been on the road.
Dream vs. Aces Prediction and Best Bets
The three hottest teams in the WNBA are all in action tonight, and two of them are facing off at Michelob Ultra Arena.
On Sunday, the Dream bounced back from a disappointing loss at Seattle with a 79-63 win at Golden State. It was their ninth win in 11 games, and for the third time in five games, Atlanta held an opponent to 65 or fewer points, as the Valkyries shot only 35% from the field and 24.1% from three.
Entering tonight’s Dream vs. Aces matchup, Atlanta ranks third in the WNBA in scoring defense (77.6 PPG). In that category, they trail only Minnesota (75.8 PPG) and Golden State (76.8 PPG).
But another stout defensive performance will be a tough ask against the Aces, who are averaging 91.1 PPG during their win streak.
It is an especially tall order given how dominant Wilson has been recently and against the Dream.
In the Aces’ win streak, Wilson is averaging 26.1 PPG and 13.3 RPG with five double-doubles and five games with 27+ points.
And in her last 10 games vs. the Dream, the three-time WNBA MVP has averaged 25.1 PPG and 11.1 RPG with six double-doubles.
For all of Wilson’s wondrous exploits, the Aces certainly aren’t a one-woman show. Their ascension back into championship contention is down to both A’ja’s astounding achievements and the team pulling in the right direction to produce a sustained run of success.
Look for that to continue tonight and for the race for the No. 2 seed to tighten up with a win for the home team.
Dream vs. Aces Prediction: Aces to win
Dream vs. Aces Best Bets: 1) Aces -2 (-108 at BetOnline) 2) Dream/Aces over 165.5 (-110 at Everygame) 3) A’ja Wilson over 23.5 points (-115 at Bovada)
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