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Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty: Analysis, Stats, and Predictions

On June 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM UTC, the

Las Vegas Aces

will take on the

New York Liberty

in the first phase of the WNBA. This match looks to be a real barnburner, given both teams’ past performances and current form. In this piece, we’ll dive deep into the game, covering stats, head-to-head history, recent results, and a final prediction.

Match Info

The showdown is set in sin city itself, Las Vegas, where the Aces aim to capitalize on home-court advantage. Both squads rank high in the WNBA lineup, making this face-off a real nail-biter.

Here’s the lowdown on the teams’ current stats:

Over the past five years, the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty have clashed 16 times. The Aces clinched victory in 12 of these matchups, while the Liberty claimed the W in just 4 instances. Their latest face-off was a real close one, ending 70-69 in favor of the Aces on October 19, 2023.

Diving into recent form gives us a good peek into their current shape:

• 
  June 10:
  
  Took an L against the LA Sparks 92-96
• 
  June 8:
  
  Fell short to the Seattle Storm 65-78
• 
  June 6:
  
  Bagged a win against the Dallas Wings 95-81
• 
  June 1:
  
  Just edged out by the Atlanta Dream 74-78
• 
  May 30:
  
  Shut down the Minnesota Lynx 80-66

• 
  June 9:
  
  Took down the Washington Mystics 93-88
• 
  June 8:
  
  Outplayed the Connecticut Sun 82-75
• 
  June 7:
  
  Put the Atlanta Dream in their place with a score of 78-61
• 
  June 5:
  
  Overcame the Chicago Sky 88-75
• 
  June 3:
  
  Dominated the Indiana Fever 104-68

Current odds slightly favor the Las Vegas Aces at 2.00, with the New York Liberty close behind at 2.89. Yet, the Liberty’s recent strong showings make them a force to be reckoned with, setting the stage for what could be a neck-and-neck battle right down to the wire.

Final Forecast

Taking into consideration all the stats, past and current performances, we can make a calculated guess for the game. The New York Liberty are on a hot streak with seven consecutive wins, while the Las Vegas Aces need to bounce back from some rough losses.

The Liberty have showcased superior defensive strength and better overall scoring ability. On the other hand, the Aces, despite having a positive record in head-to-head matchups, their recent defensive struggles could pose a problem. The presence of key players and their recent performances suggest that the Liberty might have a slight edge in this crucial game.

Expect a high-energy and evenly-matched game, the final forecast for this game is:

• 
  New York Liberty:
  
  88
• 
  Las Vegas Aces:
  
  83

This prediction is based on a thorough analysis of statistics, recent form, and previous head-to-head encounters. The Liberty seem to be in a slightly better position to clinch the win, but the Aces, with the home court advantage, could definitely spring some surprises.