WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (13-5) vs. Chicago Sky (6-12)

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Venue: Wintrust Arena – Chicago, Illinois

Tip‑Off: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Broadcast: ESPN2 / Bally Sports Midwest / WNBA League Pass

Venue Profile – Wintrust Arena

  • Type: Indoor
  • Capacity: ~10,300
  • Home‑Court Impact:
    • Chicago plays faster at home
    • Crowd energy boosts defensive intensity
    • Aces have historically traveled well to Chicago

Injury Report

Las Vegas Aces

  • A’ja Wilson – ACTIVE
  • Kelsey Plum – ACTIVE
  • Jackie Young – ACTIVE
  • Chelsea Gray – DAY‑TO‑DAY (foot soreness)
  • Kiah Stokes – OUT (wrist)

Chicago Sky

  • Marina Mabrey – ACTIVE
  • Angel Reese – ACTIVE
  • Dana Evans – ACTIVE
  • Kamilla Cardoso – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
  • Isabelle Harrison – OUT (knee)

Team Records & Recent Form

Las Vegas Aces (13–5)

  • Last 10: 7–3
  • Road Record: 6–3
  • Offensive Rating: Top‑3 in WNBA
  • Defensive Rating: Top‑5
  • Trend: Playing their best basketball of the season; Wilson in MVP‑level form

Chicago Sky (6–12)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Home Record: 3–5
  • Offensive Rating: Bottom‑third
  • Defensive Rating: Middle‑tier
  • Trend: Competitive but inconsistent; young roster still developing chemistry

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Aces swept 3–0
  • 2026 Season Series: First meeting
  • Last 10 Meetings: Aces lead 8–2
  • At Wintrust Arena: Aces have won 4 straight
  • Key Trend:
    • Las Vegas consistently overwhelms Chicago with pace and shot creation
    • Chicago struggles to contain Aces’ perimeter scoring

Key Player Matchups

A’ja Wilson (LVA) vs. Angel Reese (CHI)

Edge: Las Vegas Reese’s rebounding and energy are elite, but Wilson’s scoring versatility and defensive presence are unmatched. This matchup dictates Chicago’s ability to stay competitive.

Kelsey Plum (LVA) vs. Dana Evans (CHI)

Edge: Las Vegas Plum’s shot‑making and off‑ball movement challenge Chicago’s perimeter defense. Evans must limit Plum’s early rhythm.

Jackie Young (LVA) vs. Marina Mabrey (CHI)

Edge: Las Vegas Young’s size, efficiency, and two‑way play give her a clear advantage. Mabrey must hit threes to keep Chicago’s spacing alive.

Kamilla Cardoso (CHI) vs. Aces’ Interior Rotation

Edge: Chicago (if active) Without Stokes, Las Vegas is thinner inside. Cardoso’s size and rim protection could swing momentum if she’s healthy.

Statistical Comparison

CategoryAcesSkyEdge
Points/Game87.178.3Aces
Points Allowed79.483.7Aces
FG%46.8%42.9%Aces
3‑Point %37.4%33.1%Aces
Rebounding36.938.7Sky
Turnovers12.114.8Aces

Las Vegas holds major advantages in efficiency, scoring, and ball security.

Betting Trends

  • Aces are 6–2 ATS in their last 8
  • Sky are 2–6 ATS in their last 8
  • Aces overs have hit in 5 of last 7
  • Sky unders have hit in 6 of last 9
  • Aces have won 8 of last 10 vs. Chicago

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                  – 7

Chicago Sky                        180.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 27, 2026

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