Liberty vs Aces Prediction & Picks (6/15): Title Favorites Tangle in Vegas

The Las Vegas Aces, despite a mediocre start to the WNBA season, are still considered the favorites to win the title, according to the latest WNBA championship odds. Today, they have a chance to prove those odds right as they welcome the New York Liberty for a game at 3:00 pm ET, which will be broadcasted on ABC.

With a 103-99 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night, the Aces (6-5) put an end to their three-game losing streak. However, their current record of one less loss compared to the previous season’s remarkable 34-6 performance after 11 games.

As of today, BetOnline’s WNBA title odds show that the Aces (+140) are leading ahead of the Liberty (+220), Connecticut Sun (+650), and Minnesota Lynx (+650). These three teams currently hold the best records in the league.

Despite being a half-game behind the Sun (11-1) in the WNBA standings, the Liberty (11-2) have already triumphed at Mohegan Sun Arena. A win in this game would further solidify their championship potential.

The upcoming game marks the initial clash of the season between the two favored teams contending for the championship. Additionally, two more thrilling face-offs are scheduled for August 17 in Las Vegas and September 8 in Brooklyn.

The Aces managed to survive a frenzied last minute in their previous encounter with the Liberty at Barclays Center last October. What can we expect from today’s match at Michelob Ultra Arena?

New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces Odds

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Spread

• New York Liberty +2.5 (-115)
• Las Vegas Aces -2.5 (-105)

Over/Under

• Over 172.5 (-110)
• Under 172.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• New York Liberty +110
• Las Vegas Aces -130

New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces Betting Analysis

Although Thursday’s victory does not guarantee that the Aces are back on track, it has the potential to be a crucial win.

The game against the Liberty marks the start of a three-game series at home against strong contenders for the title. After facing the Liberty today, the Seattle Storm (9-4) will host another game on Wednesday at 10:00 pm ET, broadcasted on NBA TV. Following that, the Sun will visit Michelob Ultra on Friday night at 10:00 pm ET, airing on ION.

Within a week from now, the Aces may have reinforced their position as the top team in the WNBA, or they may find themselves with a winning percentage below .500. This would be a situation they haven’t encountered since their initial defeat against Seattle at the beginning of the 2021 season.

Despite facing the Mercury, the Aces seemed to be on track for their fourth consecutive loss as they trailed 28-12 after the first quarter.

At the conclusion of the second quarter, they had accumulated a total of 54 points, granting them a three-point advantage. Despite the game remaining tightly contested throughout the latter half, the two-time defending champions displayed unwavering resolve and never relinquished their lead after seizing a 50-49 advantage with only 1 minute and 21 seconds remaining in the initial half.

Until Chelsea Gray returns to action, the Aces have some uncertainties on both offense and defense. However, their ability to bounce back from a significant deficit against a team that has previously defeated them this season, and played them competitively in another game, is exactly what you would hope to see from them before facing a tough series of upcoming games. This kind of comeback has the potential to unify and motivate a team, and I believe it will have that effect on the Aces. I am quite confident that they will come out as winners this afternoon.

New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction & Picks

Liberty vs Aces Prediction: Aces to win

Liberty vs Aces Picks: Aces ML (-130 at BetOnline) & Liberty/Aces over 172.5 (-110 at BetOnline)

Other WNBA Betting Information

Where to Bet on the WNBA This Season

This season, the availability of WNBA odds is widespread, all thanks to the increasing popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball.

Not only do sportsbooks provide odds for every game on the schedule, but they also offer a range of WNBA futures odds. These include odds for the championship winner, WNBA MVP, win totals, and other options.

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)

If you do not have an account at a book on this list, consider checking out our reviews to assist you in deciding whether 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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