- What: WNBA Regular Season Game
- When: August 13, 2025
- Who: New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces
- Time: 6:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas, CA)
Las Vegas has caught fire since head coach Becky Hammon moved Jewell Loyd to the bench.
The Aces have won six of their last seven games, climbing from outside the playoff picture into a tie for the fifth seed. With new momentum, they’re shaping up as a team no contender wants to face.
The New York Liberty, once dominant early in the year, has been hampered by injuries. Jonquel Jones missed a month, and now Breanna Stewart is sidelined with no clear return date.
As a result, New York is fighting to maintain its spot in the crowded race for seeds 2 through 9. The Aces are 2.5-point home favorites, with -142 moneyline odds and a total set at 172.5 points.
Let’s break down the best bets and predictions for this Liberty-Aces matchup.
Without Stewart, the Liberty became a defensive-minded squad. With Jones back as their anchor and defenders like Natasha Cloud and Leonie Fiebich, New York can make things difficult for opponents—but their offense has struggled.
Sabrina Ionescu’s hot streak has cooled, Marine Johannes is limited off the bench, and Emma Meesseman is still working her way back into form. Until Stewart returns, scoring will continue to be a challenge.
On the other hand, the Aces are thriving, scoring 89 or more points in five of their last seven games with Loyd coming off the bench.
The move has freed up Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and A’ja Wilson offensively, while Loyd’s bench scoring has brought balance and confidence to the team. With this new look, Las Vegas is a tough team to bet against.
Best Bet: Aces -2.5 points at -110 odds
August Record: 1-1 +.9 units
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