WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (10-11) vs. Dallas Wings (6-16)

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Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT
Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
Broadcast: Vegas 34 (local), KFAA29 (Dallas), WNBA League Pass

Matchup Snapshot

This Western Conference showdown features two teams heading into the All-Star break with very different trajectories. The Las Vegas Aces (10-11) are fresh off a thrilling 104-102 win over Golden State, while the Dallas Wings (6-16) are trying to snap a three-game losing streak after falling to Indiana 102-83. Season Series: Aces lead 1-0, winning 88-84 on June 13 behind 28 points from Jackie Young. Standings Impact: Las Vegas sits 5th in the West, Dallas is 7th and fading from playoff contention.

Team Comparison

CategoryLas Vegas AcesDallas Wings
Points Per Game80.281.6
Opponent PPG81.986.7
FG%44.3%41.3%
3PT Made/Game8.36.5
Rebounds/Game32.337.3
Assists/Game17.719.3
Last 10 Games5-55-5

Players to Watch

Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson (C): MVP candidate averaging 21.5 PPG, 9.1 RPG, and 2.4 BPG. Dropped 34 points and 16 boards vs. Golden State.

Jackie Young (G): Scoring 17.5 PPG with 30 points in her last outing. Aces’ most consistent perimeter threat.

Chelsea Gray (G): Veteran playmaker with 12.4 PPG and 4.3 APG. Has 5+ assists in 7 straight games.

Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers (G): Rookie sensation averaging 18.3 PPG and 5.4 APG. Leads all rookies in scoring and assists.

Arike Ogunbowale (G): Out with a thumb injury, but her 16.0 PPG and clutch scoring are sorely missed.

Li Yueru (C): Emerging post presence with 16 points on 72.7% shooting vs. Indiana.

Tactical Breakdown

Las Vegas Strengths:

Elite interior scoring with Wilson and Smith.

High-efficiency shooting and free throw conversion (92.9% FT vs. Wings last time).

Veteran guard rotation with Gray and Loyd.

Dallas Strengths:

Rebounding dominance led by Hines-Allen and Siegrist.

Rookie backcourt energy from Bueckers and Aziaha James.

Home-court momentum: 4 straight wins at College Park Center before recent skid.

Trend Watch:

Aces are 3-1 in games decided by

Wings have covered +5.5 in 7 of last 10 home games.

Total has gone over 172.5 in 6 of Aces’ last 8 games.

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                  – 5.5

Dallas Wings                      172

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025