Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tip‑off: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET**
Venue
Michelob ULTRA Arena — Las Vegas, NV
- Capacity: ~12,000
- Court Type: Hardwood, NBA/WNBA standard
- Known for: One of the league’s most electric home‑court environments, especially during marquee matchups
- Tactical Impact: Vegas plays faster and more efficiently at home; Dallas tends to lean on physicality and rebounding to slow opponents down
Injury Report
Dallas Wings
- Arike Ogunbowale (G) — Probable, minor ankle soreness
- Satou Sabally (F) — Out, shoulder rehab
- Natasha Howard (F/C) — Questionable, knee inflammation
- Maddy Siegrist (F) — Probable, illness recovery Impact: Sabally’s continued absence limits Dallas’ versatility; Howard’s status is critical for rebounding and interior defense.
Las Vegas Aces
- A’ja Wilson (F/C) — Probable, minor wrist sprain
- Chelsea Gray (G) — Questionable, foot soreness
- Kiah Stokes (C) — Out, hand fracture
- Alysha Clark (F) — Probable, back tightness Impact: Gray’s availability is the biggest swing factor — Vegas’ offensive efficiency drops significantly without her playmaking.
Team Records & Season Context
Dallas Wings (11–6)
- Points Per Game: 86.4
- Points Allowed: 83.1
- Identity: High‑tempo offense, elite rebounding, heavy reliance on Ogunbowale’s scoring
- Notable: Dallas is 4–4 on the road but has won 5 of its last 6 overall
Las Vegas Aces (12–4)
- Points Per Game: 89.2
- Points Allowed: 80.7
- Identity: Efficient half‑court offense, elite spacing, strong defensive rotations
- Notable: Vegas is 7–1 at home and has won 6 of its last 7
Recent Team Form
Dallas (Last 5 Games)
- W 94–87 vs Phoenix
- W 88–82 vs Minnesota
- L 79–90 vs Seattle
- W 91–84 vs Chicago
- W 89–80 vs Atlanta Trend: Offense firing; defense inconsistent but improving
Las Vegas (Last 5 Games)
- W 92–78 vs New York
- W 88–75 vs Phoenix
- L 81–89 vs Connecticut
- W 95–83 vs Seattle
- W 87–79 vs Washington Trend: Aces rounding into championship form; offense extremely efficient
Key Player Matchups
1. Arike Ogunbowale vs. Jackie Young
- Ogunbowale’s elite shot‑creation vs. Young’s two‑way versatility
- Key matchup for pace and perimeter scoring Advantage: Slightly Dallas (if Ogunbowale is fully healthy)
2. Natasha Howard (if active) vs. A’ja Wilson
- Howard’s physicality vs. Wilson’s MVP‑level scoring and rim protection
- If Howard sits, Dallas has no true answer for Wilson Advantage: Vegas
3. Maddy Siegrist vs. Alysha Clark
- Siegrist’s scoring efficiency vs. Clark’s veteran defense Advantage: Even
4. Teaira McCowan vs. Kiah Stokes’ Replacement
- McCowan’s size and rebounding vs. Vegas’ smaller backup frontcourt Advantage: Dallas
5. Chelsea Gray (if active) vs. Dallas Backcourt Depth
- Gray’s playmaking is the engine of Vegas’ offense
- Without her, Vegas becomes more predictable Advantage: Vegas (if Gray plays)
Series History
- 2025 meetings: Vegas won 3–1
- Last 10 meetings: Aces lead 8–2
- Dallas has not won in Las Vegas since 2022
- Most games between these teams trend high‑scoring due to pace and offensive talent
Betting Trends
Dallas
- 5 of last 7: Over
- 4 straight: Won rebounding battle
- 3 of last 4: Covered spread
Las Vegas
- 6 of last 8: Over
- 5 of last 6: Won by 7+ points
- 7 straight: Shot 45%+ from the field
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 177
Las Vegas Aces – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 24, 2026
