WNBA Saturday Special: Minnesota Lynx vs Las Vegas Aces Odds & Prediction (Aug 2)

• The Lynx won a thriller over the Liberty on Wednesday, defeating them 100-93.
• Las Vegas returned to above .500 following wins against the Sparks and Wings.
• These two teams last faced off on July 25, in a game that the Lynx won 109-78.

The WNBA season is in its final stretch as the postseason approaches. The Lynx are running away with the top spot, while the Aces fight to stay afloat in the playoff race. After losing badly in Minnesota last week, Las Vegas will aim for revenge at home.

Lynx Face Little Competition

The Lynx now sit five games ahead of any other team in the WNBA’s 1st-place position. They extended that gap and improved to 23-5 following a sensational win against the 2nd-place Liberty. Minnesota has a stacked starting-5, but has been particularly aided by the exceptional play of leading MVP-candidate Napheesa Collier, who exploded for 30 more points against New York. The Lynx enter August as the clear title favorites, looking to fully avenge their WNBA Finals loss against the Liberty last season.

Aces Right on the Bubble

If the season ended today, the Aces would make the playoffs. However, only one game separates them and the first team out, putting them in a precarious spot. Las Vegas made some major changes in the offseason, but they’ve taken an unexpected step back. One bright spot has been Jackie Young, who posted an 18-11-11 triple double against the Sparks on Tuesday, the first of her career. Young will be a crucial part to their chances of making the postseason, starting with this game against the Lynx.

Minnesota Lynx vs Las Vegas Aces Pick

The Lynx stomped all over the Aces just a week ago, defeating them by 31 points in a rout that ended with them scoring 109. It’s likely they’ll face a bit more opposition on the road, especially with Las Vegas using the tape from last time to plan ahead. That being said, Minnesota is red-hot and won’t be easy to slow down even if they know what’s coming. Take the Lynx to win here.

• Lynx to win (-240)