Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces: Prediction and odds

The Las Vegas Aces have a chance to end their 2024 WNBA season as the No. 3 seed. They would need to beat the Dallas Wings at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday and hope the Connecticut Sun lose to the Chicago Sky.

The last time the two sides met, the Wings pulled off an upset 93-90 win. They are well out of playoff contention with a 9-30 record, but will have a chance to play spoilsport.

This will be their fourth meeting this season, with the Aces leading the series 2-1.

Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces: Preview, predicted starting lineups, odds, and prediction

The Wings versus Aces contest tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Local coverage will be on Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network and Bally Sports SW. The game can also be streamed live on the WNBA app with a subscription to the WNBA League Pass. Here’s a quick look at the odds ahead of the matchup:

Spread: Wings -2.5, Aces +2.5

Moneyline: Wings -138, Aces +114

Total (o/u): Wings o168 (-110), Aces u168 (-110)

Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces preview

The Dallas Wings are set to finish the season with the second-worst record. They are on an eight-game losing streak and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. They are 2-17 on the road and will face an in-form Aces unit that finally looks like the two-time defending champion it is.

Dallas has the worst defensive rating this season. They are outscored by their opponents 113-104 on average, and their offense is heavily reliant on Arike Ogunbowale, who is propping up 22.2 points per game.

The Aces, meanwhile, are on a four-game winning streak, led by A’ja Wilson. The forward became the top scorer in a regular season with 1,021 points, and later set the single-season rebounding mark with 451. She is well on her way to winning her third WNBA MVP unanimously and has been the cornerstone of the Aces’ success this season.

Las Vegas has the second-best offensive rating (107.7). Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young have stepped up alongside Wilson to lead the charge. Their defense has struggled to an extent this season, but they look in good shape ahead of their final league game.

Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces predicted starting lineup

The Las Vegas Aces might rest all of their starters tomorrow. Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young are all doubtful and set to be rested before the playoffs begin on Sunday. This would mean Kate Martin and Tiffany Hayes forming the backcourt, while Sydney Colson and Alysha Clark take over forward duties. Kiah Stokes could come in at the five.

The Wings will be without Stephanie Soares and Teira McCowan. Replacing the latter at center could be Kalani Brown, while Jacy Sheldon and Arike Ogunbowale share guard roles. Satou Sabally and Natasha Howard come in at small and power forward respectively.