Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The New York Liberty are still struggling to regain their rhythm following a poor run of form in June. They have been losing with unusual frequency and now face the Las Vegas Aces, who are eager to climb the standings as quickly as possible.
New York Liberty
The primary reason for the squad’s slump is the injury to their key centre Jonquel Jones. The New York Liberty have managed only four wins in their last ten games, which comes as no surprise considering that Jonquel Jones had been averaging 12.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. In addition, Breanna Stewart has been highly inconsistent. Despite remaining the squad’s top scorer, this has been her least productive season in terms of scoring, with an average of 19.8 points per game.
Las Vegas Aces
In contrast, The Las Vegas Aces have been steadily improving with each match. A'ja Wilson, who sustained an injury earlier in the summer, has returned in tremendous form, posting averages of 23.1 points and 8.3 rebounds. It is also worth noting that her absence allowed other players to step up, and at present, three additional athletes are averaging 10 or more points per game.
New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction
Despite being considered clear favourites, the New York Liberty are currently in a serious crisis. The encounter with the Las Vegas Aces will certainly not be straightforward. A'ja Wilson is capable of single-handedly turning games around, so we suggest backing the visitors with a +6.5 handicap, as they are more than capable of securing a win.
