Venue: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, Illinois
Scheduled Tip-Off: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Team Overview
Las Vegas Aces (20–8)
The defending champions remain elite despite roster turnover. Their offense is top-tier, ranking near the top of the league in pace, spacing, and efficiency. The Aces’ core—A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum—continues to dominate both ends of the floor.
Chicago Sky (10–18)
A rebuilding team with flashes of competitiveness. Angel Reese’s emergence as a double-double machine has stabilized the frontcourt, while Marina Mabrey and Chennedy Carter provide perimeter scoring. Consistency remains the challenge.
Current Rosters
Las Vegas Aces – Key Players
A’ja Wilson — PF/C
Kelsey Plum — SG
Jackie Young — PG/SG
Chelsea Gray — PG
Alicia Clark — SF
Kate Martin — G/F
Kiah Stokes — C
Chicago Sky – Key Players
Angel Reese — PF/C
Marina Mabrey — SG
Chennedy Carter — PG
Kamilla Cardoso — C
Dana Evans — PG
Isabelle Harrison — F
Lindsey Pulliam — G
Injury Reports
Las Vegas Aces
Chelsea Gray — Questionable (foot)
Kiah Stokes — Probable (ankle)
Chicago Sky
Isabelle Harrison — Out (knee)
Lindsey Pulliam — Questionable (shoulder)
Recent Team Form
Las Vegas Aces – Last 10 Games: 7–3
Offense averaging 89.4 PPG
Defense allowing 82.1 PPG
Wilson averaging 23.8 PPG, 10.9 RPG
Plum shooting 41% from three over last 10
Chicago Sky – Last 10 Games: 4–6
Offense averaging 81.2 PPG
Defense allowing 86.7 PPG
Reese averaging 14.8 PPG, 12.1 RPG
Carter averaging 17.4 PPG
Series History (2024–2026)
Aces have dominated the matchup.
Last 10 meetings: Aces lead 8–2
2026 season series: Aces lead 1–0
Average margin of victory in last 5 Aces wins: +11.6 points
Key Player vs Player Matchups
A’ja Wilson vs Angel Reese
Wilson’s mid-range and face-up game challenge Reese’s interior defense.
Reese’s rebounding can limit second-chance Aces points.
Edge: Wilson, but Reese can keep it competitive on the boards.
Kelsey Plum vs Marina Mabrey
Plum’s off-ball movement and quick release create matchup nightmares.
Mabrey’s physicality helps, but she struggles against elite shooters.
Edge: Plum
Jackie Young vs Chennedy Carter
Young’s size and defensive versatility counter Carter’s speed.
Carter can win possessions with burst, but Young wins the long game.
Edge: Young
Kamilla Cardoso vs Kiah Stokes
Cardoso’s length and rim protection give Chicago a defensive anchor.
Stokes provides veteran positioning but limited scoring.
Edge: Cardoso
Betting Trends (2026 Season)
Las Vegas Aces
ATS: 15–13
O/U: 14–14
As road favorite: 9–4
Last 5 games: 4 overs, 1 under
Chicago Sky
ATS: 12–16
O/U: 13–15
As home underdog: 6–10
Last 5 games: 3 unders, 2 overs
Head-to-Head Trends
Aces have covered 6 of last 8 vs Sky
Overs have hit in 5 of last 7 matchups
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 6
Chicago Sky 183.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 31, 2026
