As we have almost reached the end of the regular season, the remaining games are very crucial for the qualified sides to not lose the form and start the postseason on a strong note. This Sunday, the action begins with the Seattle Storm locking horns with the Las Vegas Aces for the next WNBA fixture.
The Storm is coming off a thumping win against the Lynx in the last game. It was a dominating performance from Breanna Stewart as she scored her season-high 33 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Jewell Lloyd also played well and secured 17 points with 5 assists. The Storm will look to send a strong message across both conferences with a win against the mighty Aces.
The Las Vegas Aces will aim to get back their ruthless form when they meet the Storm at the Climate Pledge Arena in the upcoming matchup. Two consecutive losses must be frustrating for Las Vegas at this stage of the tournament.
In the last game, they faced a close defeat to the Wings by a margin of just 2 points. Chelsea Gray turned out to be the top performer for the Aces in that game as she finished with 28 points and 5 assists. The Aces will need a more comprehensive contribution from the starters to put pressure on Seattle.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces: Odds
| Platform | Storm | Aces | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 58% | 42% | Storm |
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces: Recent Form
The Seattle Storm had a very good season so far. They are currently at 20-12 in the second position of the Western Conference (Overall #4 seed). Seattle has got 3 wins from the last 5 fixtures. In the home games, they have been 13-4 as of now. The Storm will be hosting the Las Vegas Aces after winning the last game against the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 89-77.
The Las Vegas Aces have proved themselves to be one of the top contenders for the title this season. They are currently at 22-10 in the top position of the Western Conference (Overall #2 seed). Las Vegas has also won 3 of the last 5 games. They have maintained a record of 12-5 in the away fixtures as of now. The Aces will be meeting the Seattle Storm after facing an 80-82 defeat to the Dallas Wings in the last clash.
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Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces: Head to head
Both these teams have met 40 times so far in the WNBA. The Seattle Storm is ahead with 22 wins, while the Las Vegas Aces were on the winning side in 18 fixtures.
If we talk about the last 5 matchups, 3 games were won by Seattle and 2 by Las Aces. In the previous meeting on 29 June 2022, the Storm gave a 88-78 loss to the Aces.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces: Best Picks
Breanna Stewart
The 27 year old Breanna Stewart power forward is a gem in the Storm lineup. With fantastic 3-pt shooting skills, she’s also paired with an incredible defense. Stewart is talented with in-the-paint shooting as well and is able to score with deep hooks and layups.
The two-time WNBA champion is having a very consistent and productive season, averaging 21.2 points, 2.7 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game. With a 45.5% field goal percentage, she is one of the top picks of this matchup.
A’ja Wilson
2020’s WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson is very consistent this season. Releasing very potent shots from inside the arc and a high level mid-range shooting accuracy, she’s pretty talented. She has averaged 19.4 points this season, along with 1.8 assists per game, accompanied by 9.7 rebounds.
Sue Bird
Seattle Storm Point Guard Sue Bird is a very successful 3-pt facilitator. With her excellent playmaking abilities, she can weave through the opposition defense and set up assists for shots beyond the arc. Along with that, she’s an excellent outside scorer herself.
She’s averaging a solid 10 points per game, paired up with 5.8 assists and 1.7 rebounds this season.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces: Possible Lineup
Seattle Storm: Guard- Jewell Loyd | Guard- Sue Bird | Forward- Breanna Stewart | Forward- Gabby Williams | Center– Tina Charles
Las Vegas Aces: Guard- Kelsey Plum | Guard- Chelsea Gray | Forward- Dearica Hamby | Forward- Jackie Young | Center- A’ja Wilson
Prediction
Both teams had a fantastic season so far. The Seattle Storm has been a very strong team in their home arena. With consistent performance in the remaining games, they would like to end the regular season as the table-toppers of the Western Conference.
On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces will look to avoid their third straight defeat and bring back their best form on Sunday. The predictions and betting platforms are giving a slight upper hand to the Seattle Storm for this matchup.
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