Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces Expert WNBA Picks 7/30/2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Mandalay Bay Events Center
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Mandalay Bay Events Center is the venue where Kayla McBride and the Las Vegas Aces (13-6, 1st in the Western Conference) will play the Dallas Wings (5-14, 6th in the Western Conference) on Tuesday.
The Wings have been hot and cold for Las Vegas oddsmakers, having gone 10-9 ATS. The Aces cover the spread 36.8% of the time, going 7-12 against the spread.
Valuable Dallas Wings Betting Trends
The Wings have been a great Under play for over/under wagerers, having gone 4-15.
Dallas is covering 44.4% of the time as the road team, having gone 4-5 ATS.
Important Las Vegas Aces Betting Trends
Las Vegas is covering 33.3% of the time at Mandalay Bay Events Center, going 3-6 against the spread.
The Aces have been a great Under play for over/under wagerers, having gone 7-12.
Key Dallas Wings Injuries
07/04/19 F/C Azura Stevens Foot is out indefinitely
06/18/19 G Tayler Hill Knee is out indefinitely
05/20/19 G Skylar Diggins-Smith Personal is out indefinitely
Key Las Vegas Aces Injuries
07/21/19 C A'ja Wilson Ankle is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Arike Ogunbowale comes into this game averaging 14.2 points per contest while being on the court 28.9 minutes per night so far this year for the Wings. She grabs 2.7 rebounds per contest and hands out 2.4 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 34% while her free throw percentage is currently at 82%. Kayla Thornton averages 11.2 points per game in 31.2 minutes per contest this season. She averages 1.9 assists per contest and 5.8 rebounds per game for Dallas. Her field goal percentage is 35% for the year while her free throw percentage is 93%.
Player Spotlight
Kayla McBride averages 15.2 points per game while playing 29.5 minutes per contest this year for the Aces. She grabs 4.4 rebounds per game and has 2.5 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 48% and her free throw percentage currently is at 92%. Liz Cambage averages 15.8 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 25.0 minutes per contest. She also averages 8.5 rebounds per contest and 2.5 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 50% and her free throw percentage is 77%.
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Useful Team Statistics
Dallas averages 69.8 points per game this season, which ranks them 11th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -5.2 and their shooting percentage is 38% as a team, which has them ranked 11th. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 11th in the WNBA. They average 36.5 rebounds per contest and 15.9 assists per game, which ranks them 3rd and 11th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 9th with 12.8 per game. The Wings allow 74.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 5th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 6th and 8th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.7 rebounds a game which ranks 3rd and they give up 18.7 assists per contest, which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 12.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 5th in the league.
Useful Team Statistics
Las Vegas is 2nd in the league with 81.5 points per game this year. They are 4th in the league in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is 6.1. They shoot 37% from 3-point range, which is good for 1st in the WNBA. They are 1st in the league in rebounding with 39.4 boards per game, and 3rd in assists per contest with 21.1. The Aces are 2nd in turnovers per game with 15.3. The Aces surrender 75.4 points per contest, which ranks them 6th in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 38% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 1st and 4th in those defensive statistics. They rank 7th with 18.3 assists allowed per contest and 6th with 35.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Aces are 7th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 13.4 per game this season.
Advanced Statistics
The Wings are 11th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 94.7, and their defensive rating of 101.7 is ranked 4th. In terms of pace they are 12th in the league with 73.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 42% is 11th. As a team they are 11th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 47% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league. Dallas is 7th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.0 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 47%, which is 6th in the league.
Advanced Statistics
Las Vegas is 4th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 43%, which is 12th in the league. The Aces are 7th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 99.3, and their defensive rating of 91.9 is ranked 12th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 81.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 4th. As a team they are 3rd in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 21% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league.
Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?
Guy's Pick: Take Dallas
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