Las Vegas Aces vs Chicago Sky Prediction 9-17-23 WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Sunday in game 2 of the WNBA first round playoffs at the T-Mobile Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview 

The Chicago Sky need a win to force a game 3 on Wednesday. The Sky have won 6 of their last 9 games. The Chicago Sky are averaging 59 points on 33.3 percent shooting and allowing 87 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 9 points and 11 rebounds. Alanna Smith is grabbing 7 rebounds and Marina Mabrey is dishing 3 assists. The Chicago Sky are shooting 22.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview 

The Las Vegas Aces look to advance to the second round with a win here. The Aces have lost 5 games since July 9. The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 87 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 59 points on 33.3 percent shooting. Chelsea Gray is averaging 20 points and 4 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 18 points and 1 rebound. Kelsey Plum is the third double-digit scorer and A’ja Wilson is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 94.1 percent from the free throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 22.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Trends

The Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and  7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Aces are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The under is 6-2 in Sky last 8 road games. The under is 6-2 in Aces last 8 home games. The over is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings in Las Vegas and 22-7-1 in the last 30 meetings.

Randy’s Pick

The Las Vegas Aces had their way in game 1 and another beat down would surprise nobody given how they’ve played all season. The Chicago Sky couldn’t get anything going offensively. However, I’m just not eager to leave this many free points on the table in a playoff game. The Sky are fighting for their playoff lives, and I’d expect a better effort with their season on the line. We’re getting 17.5 points in a playoff game. It’s Sky or pass for me.