WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (24-14) vs. Chicago Sky (9-27)

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Game Details

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

Team Records & Recent Form

Las Vegas Aces (24–14 overall, 10–9 on the road) have won 12 of their last 13 games and sit third in the Western Conference.

Chicago Sky (9–27 overall, 5–14 at home) are 2–8 in their last ten outings and rank near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Season Series

This will be the first and only regular-season meeting between Las Vegas and Chicago in 2025.

Key Players

TeamPlayerStat Line
Las Vegas AcesA’ja Wilson27.0 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 50.3% FG over last 10 games
Las Vegas AcesJackie Young16.4 PPG, 4.6 APG
Chicago SkyKamilla Cardoso13.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG
Chicago SkyAngel Reese14.5 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 3.7 APG over last 10 games

Statistical Matchup

CategoryAcesSky
Points Scored (PPG)82.8 (7th)76.0 (12th)
Points Allowed (PPG)81.9 (8th)86.4 (11th)
Rebounds (RPG)33.9 (7th)35.8 (2nd)
3-Pointers Made (3PM)8.5 (7th)6.8 (10th)
Field Goal %43.045.1 Opp FG% Allowed
Turnovers (TO)12.3 (9th)15.4 (13th)

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                  – 11

Chicago Sky                        163.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, August 24, 2025

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