The Phoenix Mercury (0-0) and Las Vegas Aces (0-0) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The game will be broadcast live on ABC.
The Aces are favored by -8.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 166.5 (-110o / -110u). The Aces are a -355 favorite to win outright, while the Mercury are +270 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mercury vs. Aces predictions and WNBA picks.
Mercury vs. Aces Odds, Pick
| Mercury Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -115 | 166.5 -110o / -110u | +270 |
| Aces Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -105 | 166.5 -110o / -110u | -355 |
- Mercury vs. Aces Spread: Aces -8.5 (-105 ), Mercury +8.5 (-115)
- Mercury vs. Aces Over/Under: 166.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Mercury vs. Aces Moneyline: Mercury +270, Aces -355
- Mercury vs. Aces Best Bet: A'ja Wilson Over 34.5 Points + Rebounds
Mercury vs. Aces Betting Analysis
We'll start the year boring.
A'ja Wilson over 34.5 points + rebounds. Wilson started the season with 31 and 16 last year against the Liberty, and 30 and 13 the year before against the Mercury.
Wilson, against the Mercury — who lost Satou Sabally this off-season — will obviously have the touches, usage and runway to do whatever she wants, and even last season, she recorded 44, 46 and 32 PR against Phoenix in three separate contests.
No, I'm not doubting Wilson on opening night, and definitely not against Natasha Mack, with all due respect, and with apologies to Alyssa Thomas, who is one of my favorite players in the league.
Best Bet: A'ja Wilson over 34.5 Points + Rebounds
