Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The Las Vegas Aces have finally ended a three-game losing run and are now focused on closing the gap to the league leaders. Their next fixture sees them face the Connecticut Sun, who are currently bottom of the Eastern Conference — a favourable matchup for the hosts.
Las Vegas Aces
A'ja Wilson is back in the squad, and in the two games since her return from injury, she has averaged 22 points and 10.5 rebounds. Jackie Young has found her rhythm too, scoring 22 and 19 points in those appearances. This pairing was instrumental in the side's crucial 89:81 win over the top-ranked Indiana Fever. With A'ja Wilson still regaining full match fitness, the partnership is expected to become even more effective.
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun remain anchored to the foot of the standings. They enter this fixture on a six-game losing skid, most of which have come against similarly struggling opposition. Offensively, the Sun are the league’s poorest performers, averaging just 71.6 points per game. Defensively, they have fared only slightly better — conceding 87.6 points per game, the second-worst record in the WNBA behind the Chicago Sky. Adding to their woes, Marina Mabrey, the side’s main point guard with averages of 15.2 points and 4 assists per game, has been sidelined through injury.
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun Prediction
There’s little suspense about the likely outcome here. The Las Vegas Aces are motivated to recover lost ground, while the Connecticut Sun have struggled even against other low-ranking teams. Expect a dominant display from the home side and a heavily one-sided scoreboard.
