Chicago Sky (W) vs Aces Prediction 1 August 2026
🔊 In this WNBA regular season matchup, the Chicago Sky take on the Las Vegas Aces. Both teams are known for their defensive prowess, and a slower tempo could limit the number of possessions. Expect a tactical battle where defense may often get the better of offense.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these two sides took place in early July, with Las Vegas hosting and securing a 98-90 victory. Looking at their previous five head-to-head clashes, the visitors in the upcoming matchup have come out on top in all five encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Sky (W) - Aces
Chicago Sky (W) Team Overview
The hosts have been putting together some solid basketball lately, winning three of their last five games. Most recently, they edged out Connecticut in a 94-88 victory. Although Chicago came up short in previous matchups against New York (94-95) and Atlanta (91-93), they remained highly competitive throughout. There’s clear offensive potential within this Sky roster. However, it’s likely that defense will be the key factor for the home side in this contest. Facing a powerhouse like Las Vegas, trying to play an open, high-scoring game may not be the smartest approach. Chicago are averaging 87.9 points per game while conceding 90.2, so getting into a shootout doesn’t seem like the most rational strategy.
Match Results: Chicago Sky (W)
Las Vegas Aces (W) Team Overview
The Las Vegas squad have put together back-to-back wins - first overcoming Portland with a 98-83 victory, then notching a crucial triumph over New York, 104-99. Looking at their last 10 outings, the picture is mixed, with the Aces winning just half of those contests. Still, Las Vegas continue to boast a high-quality roster. There’s no doubt the team perform better on home court, where their offense really clicks, averaging 91 points per game. On the road, however, things could get tricky - their opponents will likely look to slow the pace and limit possessions, so don’t expect a high volume of attempts. Defensively, the stats are less impressive, with the Aces conceding 87 points per game. Yet their offensive efficiency gives them every chance to compensate at the other end.
Match Results: Las Vegas Aces (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 52;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 15; for the visitors on the road - 9;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 42.83;
- Today's home team averages 20.62, while the visitors average 22.21.
First Quarter Stats: Chicago Sky (W) (home) vs Las Vegas Aces (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 14 vs 15;
- Number of wins: 5 (35.71%) vs 9 (60%);
- Number of losses: 8 (57.14%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Number of draws: 1 (7.14%) vs 1 (6.67%).
- Average points scored: 21.64 vs 24.53;
- Average points conceded: 22.14 vs 22.4.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 8;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 47.7 (scored - 23.6, conceded - 24.1) vs 47.5 (scored - 25.6, conceded - 21.9).
- Chicago Sky (W) scored under 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 games against Las Vegas Aces (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 81.62, for the away team - 85.48;
- average total points in H2H matches - 167.1.
Statistics: Chicago Sky (W) vs Las Vegas Aces (W)
- average total in the tournament: 178.17 vs 178.39;
- average total points scored: 87.97 vs 91.32;
- average total points conceded: 90.2 vs 87.06;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 41.13 vs 47.48;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 46.43 vs 43.45;
- Chicago Sky (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 90.57;
- Las Vegas Aces (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 92.73;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 91.4 (home - 96) vs 93 (away - 95.25).
- Under 188.5 points scored in 11 of last 12 Chicago Sky (W) games against Las Vegas Aces (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 52;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 31.
Statistics: Chicago Sky (W) vs Las Vegas Aces (W)
- number of tournament matches played: 28 vs 28;
- number of wins: 10 (33.33%) vs 21 (67.74%);
- number of losses: 20 (66.67%) vs 10 (32.26%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 6;
- number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
- Chicago Sky (W) won with a +8.5 points handicap in last 9 home games (WNBA).
⭐ Editor's Pick
There’s a strong chance that Chicago will opt for a pragmatic approach in this matchup. There’s little sense in trying to outpace Las Vegas Aces can get hot from the field at any moment, and their stats back that up. The hosts will do everything they can to disrupt that rhythm. Defense is likely to play a key role here, and Las Vegas have plenty of assets on their own end as well. As the game winds down, both teams typically tighten up defensively. That’s why our editorial team doesn’t expect a high-scoring contest - in fact, we’re leaning the other way. Our pick: under 184.5 total points.
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