- What: WNBA Regular Season Game
- When: August 15, 2025
- Who: Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: PHX Arena (Phoenix, AZ)
The Phoenix Mercury are set to host the Las Vegas Aces in their third season meeting. They’ve split the previous two meetings.
The Mercury and Aces occupy fourth and fifth place in the WNBA standings, respectively.
With the playoffs approaching, each game becomes increasingly important. Phoenix holds a one-game edge for fourth, while Las Vegas arrives riding a five-game winning streak.
For tonight’s matchup, the Mercury are 4.5-point favorites and -185 on the moneyline; the Aces are +150 underdogs, with the total set at 168.5 points.
The Las Vegas Aces have hit their stride, winning five straight and seven of their last eight to reach a 19-14 record. After a slow start post-Kelsey Plum trade, they’ve improved defensively during this streak, holding opponents to 79.8 points per game.
A’ja Wilson leads with 22.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per contest, while Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Lloyd, and NaLyssa Smith provide solid support.
Phoenix has a 19-12 record but lost six of its last ten games. The Mercury rank sixth in scoring and second in pace, with a defense that allows just 79.5 points per game and ranks among the league’s best.
Satou Sabally leads the team with 17.0 points per game, while Alyssa Thomas, Khaleah Copper, and DeWanna Bonner all make key contributions.
The Mercury’s recent six losses all came against top-tier teams, so their slump isn’t as concerning as it appears. Meanwhile, the Aces are finally clicking, riding a five-game winning streak behind A’ja Wilson’s dominant play.
Alyssa Thomas has also given Las Vegas trouble, averaging 15.0 points, 10.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds in their matchups, and recently recorded three consecutive triple-doubles.
The Aces play their fourth game in a week, while the Mercury are rested after four days off. Both previous meetings were close, each team winning a tight game. Despite the Aces’ heavy schedule, their recent competitive form suggests they can keep this matchup close and cover the spread..
Expect another competitive contest tonight. I’m backing the Aces to cover the 4.5-point spread, with this game likely coming down to the wire.
Best Bet: Aces +4.5 points at -110 odds
August Record: 2-1 +1.95 units
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