On Friday 21 August 2026, Las Vegas Aces play Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Connecticut Sun +27.5 on the Line, priced at -714 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Connecticut Sun +27.5 on the Line (-714)
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Las Vegas Aces play Connecticut Sun in the WNBA on Friday 21 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Connecticut Sun +27.5 on the Line. That is a points handicap bet. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. It was priced at -714 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.40 if it lands. It is on at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Under 171.5 Total Points (-154)
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As the Las Vegas Aces prepare to host the Connecticut Sun at the Michelob Ultra Arena, the stage is set for a showdown that may be more tactical than explosive. Both teams have shown a tendency to grind out games, especially when facing off against each other. The Aces, while boasting an impressive offensive arsenal, often temper their pace against defensively savvy opponents like the Sun, who excel at limiting scoring opportunities. With both squads focused on defensive intensity, the projected total of around 165.6 points suggests that this matchup could fall below the 171.5 mark. Expect a methodical game, where each possession counts and fast breaks are few and far between. If the Aces can control the tempo and the Sun can keep things tight, the Under 171.5 looks like a strong play, making for a compelling clash that may not light up the scoreboard as one might expect. It was priced at -154 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.50 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
NaLyssa Smith Over 7.5 Rebounds and Assists (-147)
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Las Vegas Aces play Connecticut Sun in the WNBA on Friday 21 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is NaLyssa Smith Over 7.5 Rebounds and Assists. That is a player rebounds and assists combined bet. It was priced at -147 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.80 if it lands. It is on at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
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Las Vegas Aces play Connecticut Sun in the WNBA on Friday 21 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Olivia Nelson-Ododa Under 22.5 Points and Rebounds. That is a player points and rebounds combined bet. It was priced at -112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.90 if it lands. It is on at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jewell Loyd Over 9.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-204)
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Las Vegas Aces play Connecticut Sun in the WNBA on Friday 21 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Jewell Loyd Over 9.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists. That is a player points, rebounds and assists combined bet. It was priced at -204 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.90 if it lands. It is on at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Las Vegas Aces v Connecticut Sun. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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