Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury Predictions

Who will win when the Aces visit the Mercury on Tuesday night?

The Las Vegas Aces will open a crucial two-game road trip when they take on the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night. The Aces have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 1.5 games behind the Seattle Storm for the No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs.

The Mercury, meanwhile, are just 4-8 in their last 12 games and are in danger of missing the playoffs. With just six games remaining in the regular season, Phoenix is currently in ninth place and would need to make up at least two games to sneak into the postseason.

Here is a closer look at the matchup:

• When: Tuesday, August 30th, 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
• Spread: Las Vegas -6.5
• Total: 172.5

What to watch for:

• Can the Aces keep up their hot streak? Las Vegas has been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA since the All-Star break, and they will look to continue that momentum against a reeling Phoenix team.
• Will the Mercury be able to get enough stops? Phoenix has struggled defensively all season long, and they will need to find a way to slow down the Aces' high-powered offense if they want to have a chance to win this game.
• Will Diana Taurasi play? The Mercury's star guard has missed the last two games with a calf injury, and her status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. If Taurasi is unable to play, it will be a major blow to the Mercury's chances of winning.

Prediction:

The Aces are the better team and they are playing with a lot of confidence right now. I expect them to win this game and cover the spread.