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Las Vegas (22-9) at Minnesota (25-7)
- When: Aug 8 2026, 1:00 PM
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- TV: CBS
Las Vegas vs Minnesota Preview & Prediction
Spread: Minnesota -5.0
Moneyline: Minnesota (-210)
Total: 181.5
Defense Wanted… Please Report to Minnesota
The WNBA’s top dogs collide Saturday as the Minnesota Lynx host the Las Vegas Aces, and somebody better remind Minnesota that defense isn’t an optional side quest. The Lynx (25-7) had a 10-game winning streak snapped after an ugly fourth-quarter collapse against Los Angeles, earning a full-team roasting from Cheryl Reeve. Translation: nobody escaped the film session alive.
Meanwhile, the Aces (22-9) arrive feeling great after Chelsea Gray buried the Fever with a clutch game-winner in an 86-84 overtime thriller. Becky Hammon finally got to compliment her defense, which is rarer than finding cheap arena popcorn.
Star Power Everywhere
A’ja Wilson continues to dominate with 26.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, while Jackie Young adds 18.0 points and Chelsea Gray chips in 12.7 points and a team-high 7.2 assists.
Minnesota counters with rookie standout Olivia Miles, averaging 19.8 points and 5.8 assists. Napheesa Collier has wasted no time after returning, posting 18.8 points through five games, while Kayla McBride contributes 17.7 points per contest.
LVSB Prediction
Expect playoff intensity, plenty of star power and a much tougher defensive effort from Minnesota after getting publicly called out. The Lynx protect home court, but the Aces won’t make it easy.
Final Score: Lynx 92, Aces 86
Lean: Minnesota Lynx -5.0
Total: Under 181.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
