Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty WNBA Picks & Predictions 6/13/2018

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Westchester County Center

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The Las Vegas Aces travel to Westchester County Center to take on the New York Liberty on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The opening line for this game has New York as 11 point favorites.

The Aces have a record of 1-7. They are 7th in the Western Conference. They have a point differential of -9.8 as they average 78.9 points per game while giving up 88.6 per contest. The Liberty have an overall record of 3-4. They are 4th in the Eastern Conference. They average 81.0 points per game and surrender 81.6, good for a point differential of -0.6.

Valuable Las Vegas Aces Betting Trends

The Las Vegas Aces are 2-1 against the spread

The Las Vegas Aces are 4-4 against the over/under

Important New York Liberty Betting Trends

The New York Liberty are 3-2 against the spread

The New York Liberty are 2-0 against the over/under

Key Las Vegas Aces Injuries

06/12/18 C Isabelle Harrison Suspension is out indefinitely
06/08/18 F Nia Coffey Ankle is out indefinitely
05/30/18 G Moriah Jefferson Knee is out indefinitely

Key New York Liberty Injuries

06/07/18 G Epiphanny Prince Concussion is "?" Wednesday vs Las Vegas Aces
06/07/18 C Kiah Stokes Foot is "?" Wednesday vs Las Vegas Aces

Player Spotlight

Kayla McBride comes into this game averaging 14.3 points per contest while being on the court 32.0 minutes per night so far this year for the Aces. She grabs 4.0 rebounds per contest and hands out 2.0 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 42% while her free throw percentage is currently at 73%. A'ja Wilson averages 20.4 points per game in 29.9 minutes per contest this season. She averages 1.8 assists per contest and 7.8 rebounds per game for Las Vegas. Her field goal percentage is 42% for the year while her free throw percentage is 77%.

Player Spotlight

Kia Nurse averages 14.6 points per game while playing 28.7 minutes per contest this year for the Liberty. She grabs 3.4 rebounds per game and has 2.1 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 44% and her free throw percentage currently is at 90%. Tina Charles averages 22.3 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 34.6 minutes per contest. She also averages 8.1 rebounds per contest and 2.7 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 45% and her free throw percentage is 77%.

Useful Team Statistics

Las Vegas averages 78.9 points per game this season, which ranks them 8th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -9.8 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team, which has them ranked 10th. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 12th in the WNBA. They average 35.3 rebounds per contest and 17.9 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 14.5 per game. The Aces allow 88.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 12th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc, ranking them 6th and 12th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 38.4 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 20.3 assists per contest, which puts them in 11th place in the league. They force 13.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 5th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

New York is 6th in the league with 81.0 points per game this year. They are 8th in the league in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is -0.6. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 7th in the WNBA. They are 8th in the league in rebounding with 34.0 boards per game, and 5th in assists per contest with 18.3. The Liberty are 9th in turnovers per game with 13.0. The Liberty surrender 81.6 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 5th and 9th in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 18.6 assists allowed per contest and 8th with 34.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Liberty are 4th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 12.4 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Aces are 11th in the league in defensive rating with 107.5, and their offensive rating of 95.7 is ranked 3rd. They are 1st in the WNBA in pace with 82.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 43% is 11th. As a unit they are 11th in the league in true shooting percentage with 49% and they shoot 3-pointers on 15% of their shot attempts, ranking 12th in the WNBA. Las Vegas is 4th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.0 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 3rd in the WNBA.

Advanced Statistics

New York is 7th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 48%, which is 8th in the league. The Liberty are 7th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 104.2, and their defensive rating of 104.9 is ranked 6th. In terms of pace they are 10th in the league with 76.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 6th. As a team they are 8th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league.

Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Las Vegas -11

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