Sparks vs Aces WNBA Prediction & Picks (5/18):

In their season opener against the Phoenix Mercury, the Las Vegas received more of a challenge than expected but still did what they have done in most of their home games in recent seasons. Will they do the same against the Los Angeles Sparks this afternoon (3:00 pm ET, ABC)?

In Tuesday’s matchup at Michelob Ultra Arena, the Mercury were without Brittney Griner, who is out indefinitely with a fractured toe. But they hung out with the two-time defending WNBA champions and even led in the third quarter.

The Aces eventually took a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Phoenix pulled within three late before Las Vegas closed out an 89-80 win.

Is an easier time ahead today? The Sparks opened by losing 92-81 to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday in a game in which they were a home underdog. The two teams were tied at the end of each of the first three quarters, but the Dream pulled away in the fourth to win by double digits.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces Odds

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Spread

• Los Angeles Sparks +19 (-110)
• Las Vegas Aces -19 (-110)

Over/Under

• Over 166.5 (-110)
• Under 166.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• Los Angeles Sparks +1400
• Las Vegas Aces -7500

Los Angeles Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces Betting Analysis

Last season, the Sparks handed the Aces what would be their lone home loss in the regular season when they won 78-72 at Michelob Ultra Arena on August 19. Los Angeles took an early lead with a 14-0 run and led almost the entire contest, with the Aces never leading again after being up 6-2.

However, Nneka Ogwumike and Jordin Canada, two players who helped lead the Sparks to the huge upset, are elsewhere now. This is expected to be a tough year for the franchise.

That loss last August is a rather rare occurrence for the Aces. Since the start of the 2021 season, they are now 46-9 SU and 32-23 ATS at home in the regular season.

This is a huge spread, so ultimately there is a decent level of risk involved in taking the home team to cover. However, the Sparks are not a very good team at the moment, and if they gave up 92 points to the Dream, the Aces could very well have a triple-digit afternoon even with Chelsea Gray still sidelined.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Las Vegas Prediction & Picks

Sparks vs Aces Prediction: Aces to win

Sparks vs Aces Picks: 1) Aces -19, 2) Las Vegas Aces team total over 93.5 points (-115), 3) Jackie Young over 17.5 points (-125), 4) Dearica Hamby to record a double-double (+155)

Other WNBA Betting Information

Where to Bet on the WNBA This Season

Thanks to the growing popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball, you will be able to find WNBA odds this season at sportsbooks far and wide.

In addition to offering odds on each game on the schedule, many sportsbooks also offer a variety of WNBA futures odds, such as championship winner odds, WNBA MVP odds, win total odds, and more.

There are plenty of sports betting sites you can choose from that are good for WNBA betting. In addition to BetOnline, here are several books that we have reviewed and highly recommend:

• BetDSI (review)
• BetUS (review)
• Bookmaker (review)
• Bovada (review)
• MyBookie (review)
• Sportsbetting.ag (review)

What if you don’t have an account at a book on this list? Check out our reviews to help you determine if it is worth your interest and your betting funds.

Interested in Learning More About WNBA Betting?

Looking to learn more about the ins and outs of betting on the WNBA? Check out our WNBA betting guide. Also, if you’d like to learn more about betting on WNBA player prop bets, our NBA player props guide is a handy resource to utilize.

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