Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun 6/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
At Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, the Connecticut Sun (6-1) take on the Las Vegas Aces (6-0).
Following a six-point victory against Connecticut on Tuesday, Las Vegas is the top team in the WNBA and is unbeaten after seven games.
Tuesday night, the Las Vegas attack continued to rule the game, scoring 90 points, including 48 in the opening period on 50.8% shooting and 84.6% from the line.
In addition, Las Vegas had a game-high 31 rebounds and 25 assists overall.
In 35 minutes of play, A’ja Wilson led Las Vegas’ offensive effort with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 shots.
Jackie Young contributed 22 points on 13 shots over the course of 36 minutes of play, one of four starters to score in double digits.
31 points were scored by Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray together, while 9 points were scored by the Las Vegas bench.
After suffering their second defeat of the year to this Las Vegas squad to snap a three-game winning run, the Connecticut Sun stayed at home on Thursday night with an overall record of 6-2.
The Connecticut Sun had some difficulty scoring 84 points despite a 53-point second half, shooting fewer than 41% of their shots and just 69.6% of their free throws.
Connecticut struggled from the free throw line and committed 15 turnovers during the contest.
The Connecticut starting team’s largest spark came from Brionna Jones, who finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and 13 shots made.
Brionna Jones played 37 minutes. The third starter to reach double digits was Natisha Heideman, with 11 points and seven assists. Alyssa Thomas added 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Rebecca Allen scored 22 points on 11 shots while playing 21 minutes off the bench to lead all Connecticut players.
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Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun Predictions 6/8/2023
In their most recent game, the Las Vegas Aces faced off against the Connecticut Sun and prevailed 90-84.
Las Vegas finished the contest with a 50.8% field goal percentage (32 of 63) and four made three-pointers out of a possible fifteen.
The Aces had an 84.6% success percentage (22 of 26 tries) from the free throw line. They pulled down 31 rebounds, with five of them coming from an offensive source.
In addition to committing 15 turnovers and accumulating nine steals, they also contributed 25 assists to the contest. Regarding defense, Las Vegas allowed the opposing team to shoot 29 of 71 shots for a 40.8% field goal percentage.
In the game, Connecticut recorded six steals and 10 total assists. In addition, Connecticut recorded 2 blocks and 34 rebounds (10 offensive, 24 defensive).
Connecticut made 16 of their 23 free throw attempts for a final percentage of 69.6%. Of their 26 attempts from downtown, 10 were successful.
Las Vegas has a 6-0 record thus far this season entering this contest. They are shooting 48.1% from the field and averaging 93.7 points per game, which is first in the conference.
The Aces are shooting 81.0% from the line and 35.1% from beyond the arc (54 of 154) in their current game.
Las Vegas is currently rated fourth in the league in terms of passing, with a team average of 128 assists and 37.8 rebounds per game.
They turn the ball over 11.5 times a game, and as a team, the basketball team commits 15.7 personal fouls each night. The Aces consistently cause 13.7 turnovers and accrue 19.2 fouls while they are defending their opponents.
The Aces are giving up 35.0 rebounds per contest and a 39.5% field goal percentage (82 of 115). With 112 assists surrendered to their opponents this season, they are seventh in the league in this category.
They are first in the WNBA for points allowed per game (75.7), and they surrender 38.1% of three-point shots.
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun. The WNBA pick for this game is the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces are the best team in the WNBA and showed that on Tuesday.
Look for Las Vegas to continue their hot streak as they will again control Connecticut on Thursday. Take Las Vegas to remain undefeated as they pick up their second consecutive win against Connecticut.
The Las Vegas Aces will get the win and cover Thursday night to pick up their eighth straight win to start the season. Final Score Prediction, Las Vegas Aces win and cover 87-78.
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Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun 6/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET
Where: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
TV: NBA TV, BSSWX, and NBCS-BOS
WNBA ODDS: Connecticut -11.5
WNBA Total Odds: 162.5