Aces vs. Sky prediction: Why Las Vegas is favored to win Saturday's WNBA game [8/1/2026]
Get Las Vegas Aces vs Chicago Sky predictions for WNBA Saturday.
The Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces will lock horns in the WNBA at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 1:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Aces as the most likely winner in this Aces vs. Sky prediction.
The Sky, led by Sydney Taylor, Kamilla Cardoso and Natasha Cloud, are set to take on the Aces, whose lineup includes A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Aces vs. Sky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model gives the Aces a 71.8% chance of defeating the Sky.
According to our model, the Sky (+6.5) have a 52.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 185.5-point over/under has a 74.3% chance of staying under,.
Aces vs. Sky odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Aces | Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (+108) | +6.5 (-113) |
| Moneyline | -245 | +233 |
| Total | o185.5 (-110) | u185.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Aces vs. Sky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Aces -6.5 | +108 |
| Moneyline | Aces | -245 |
| Total | Under 185.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 185.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Aces vs. Sky player props
WNBA player props are a great way to wager on Saturday's Las Vegas vs. Chicago game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.
A'ja Wilson is expected to lead the Aces with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Sydney Taylor is projected to have 21 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists for the Sky.
Looking at the opening tip, the numbers point to A'ja Wilson striking first with a 16% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Aces prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Aces are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson | 32 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64 |
| Jackie Young | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| Chelsea Gray | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 33 |
| NaLyssa Smith | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Jewell Loyd | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Sky prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| Natasha Cloud | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| C. Vandersloot | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| D. Carrington | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Aces vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Sky and Aces at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Aces, with a 71.8% win probability, will likely beat the Sky in Saturday's WNBA matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
