Aces vs. Mystics: Key Details for Tuesday's WNBA Matchup
The Las Vegas Aces host the Washington Mystics for a Tuesday night WNBA game. The Aces are favored by 7.5 points with an over/under of 168.5.
Key takeaways
- The Las Vegas Aces will host the Washington Mystics for a WNBA game on Tuesday.
- The Aces are 22-11 on the season, while the Mystics are 19-12.
- Washington won the previous meeting between the two teams, 100-99, on July 22.
- Several key players for the Aces, including A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray, are listed as out for rest.
- The Mystics are without Betnijah Laney-Hamilton due to personal reasons.
What Happened
The Las Vegas Aces are scheduled to host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. The Aces enter the contest with a 22-11 record, holding a 13-5 record in Western Conference play. The Mystics have a 19-12 record, including a 10-5 record in Eastern Conference games.
Background
This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Mystics previously defeated the Aces 100-99 on July 22, with Shakira Austin scoring 25 points in that victory.
The Aces are 9-5 at home this season and rank ninth in the WNBA in points allowed per game (87.6). Las Vegas averages 91.0 points per game, while Washington allows 82.6 points per game.
The Mystics are 8-6 on the road. They rank second in the Eastern Conference for offensive rebounds per game, averaging 10.3, with Kiki Iriafen leading the team in this category with 2.9 per game. Washington averages 5.9 made 3-pointers per game, a lower average than the 9.1 Las Vegas allows.
The Aces have notable players listed as out for the game, including Janiah Barker (season leg injury), A'ja Wilson (rest), Chelsea Gray (rest), Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (concussion), and Jackie Young (rest). The Mystics will be without Betnijah Laney-Hamilton due to personal reasons.
Key Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.
- The Aces have a 22-11 overall record and are 13-5 in the Western Conference.
- The Mystics have a 19-12 overall record and are 10-5 in the Eastern Conference.
- The previous matchup on July 22 saw the Mystics win 100-99.
- The Aces are favored by 7.5 points, with an over/under set at 168.5.
- A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young are among the Aces players listed as out due to rest or injury.
- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is out for the Mystics.
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