{"id":622760,"date":"2025-08-20T12:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=622760"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T17:16:29","slug":"las-vegas-aces-vs-phoenix-mercury-wnba-prediction-amp-best-bets-twenty-one-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/las-vegas-aces-vs-phoenix-mercury-wnba-prediction-amp-best-bets-twenty-one-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA Prediction &amp; Best Bets- 08\/21\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, August 21, the Las Vegas Aces (22-14) will host the Phoenix Mercury (21-13) in a WNBA regular-season match-up.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Aces come into this game after a clutch 74-72 win against the gritty Atlanta Dream. A&rsquo;ja Wilson exploded for 32 points and 12 rebounds, making the last shot of the game with a minute and 15 seconds left.<\/p><p>It helped Aces capture an eighth straight win. They are now 5th in the standings, but a game away from reaching the second spot.<\/p><p>On the other hand, Mercury punched home a come-from-behind 98-91 win over the Golden State Valkyries. 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper led them with 25 points as the team erased a 12-point first-half deficit. <\/p><p>The Mercury is now 4th in the standings, but has an immediate shot at the 2nd spot too.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Which team will win this game with heavy playoff seed implications? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 10:00 PM (ET)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch<\/strong>: Catch the action on WNBA League Pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Lineups, News, Form<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Las Vegas Aces<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Aces are 13-5 at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chelsea Gray has dished out at least 9 assists in each of the last three games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NaLyssa Smith has scored 7 or fewer points in four of the last five games.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Aces Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>PG:<\/strong> Chelsea Gray | <strong>SG: <\/strong>Jackie Young | <strong>SF: <\/strong>Kierstan Bell | <strong>PF\/C:<\/strong> A&rsquo;ja Wilson |<strong> PF\/C: <\/strong>NaLyssa Smith<\/p><p><strong>Key bench players: SG: <\/strong>Dana Evans, <strong>SG: <\/strong>Jewell Loyd.<\/p><p><strong>Injuries\/Updates<\/strong>: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is OUT till the end of the Regular Season but can return during Playoffs.<\/p><p><strong>Phoenix Mercury<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mercury have won three straight on the road (10-7 for the season)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sami Whitcomb has scored 8 or fewer in five of the last six games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satou Sabally has dished out 3 or more assists in three of the last four games.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Mercury Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>SG<\/strong>: Kahleah Copper | <strong>SF<\/strong>: Sami Whitcomb | <strong>SF\/PF: <\/strong>Alyssa Thomas<strong> | PF: <\/strong>Natasha Mac |<strong> PF\/C: <\/strong>Satou Sabally&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Key bench players<\/strong>: <strong>SF: <\/strong>Kathryn Westbeld, <strong>SF: <\/strong>DeWanna Bonner<strong>.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Injuries\/Updates:<\/strong> Monique Akoa Makani is OUT for the game.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Total Over\/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets<\/strong><\/h2><p>The Aces aren&rsquo;t among the elite offensive teams. Their engine is revved up primarily by A&rsquo;ja Wilson, well supported by the playmaking of Chelsea Gray. <\/p><p>Meanwhile, Jackie Young has been a reliable second option, too. At any rate, the Aces usually score 80+ and have held teams below the 82-point mark regularly, too.<\/p><p>On the other hand, the Mercury have recovered offensively after some sub-par efforts. Defensively, they are one of the better teams out there.<\/p><p>Overall, there can be a grinding one simmering here, so I lean on &ldquo;Under&rdquo; here.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Total:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong> Under 170.5<\/strong><\/a><strong> for -110 at BetMGM<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Here is an overview of my selections<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Picks<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>BetMGM Odds&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total U 170.5<\/strong><\/td><td>-110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spread- Mercury +1.5<\/strong><\/td><td>-110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alyssa Thomas O 9.5 Rebounds<\/strong><\/td><td>+115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Money Line- Mercury<\/strong><\/td><td>+105<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Player Props Predictions- WNBA Betting Picks<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Alyssa Thomas O 8.5 Rebounds: <\/strong>AT&nbsp;continues to be one of the best rebounders in the W. She has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in nine of the last twelve games. I believe she will seize at least 9 boards here.<\/p><p><strong>A&rsquo;ja Wilson U 23.5 Points: <\/strong>The Aces forward has been the best offensive player since the injury to Napheesa Collier. She is averaging 22.9 PPG and has reeled in 27 or more in six of the last seven games. <\/p><p>But I see the Herculean Mercury defense limiting her below 23.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Kahleah Copper U 15.5 Points: <\/strong>Cooper has been instrumental in multiple Mercury wins. The electric scorer is tallying 16 PPG. <\/p><p>She has had some games below 15 points game though, and I expect Aces&rsquo; defense to ensure that again.<\/p><p><strong>Main pick: Alyssa Thomas <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>O 9.5 Rebounds<\/a> for +115 at BetMGM<\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Spread Prediction<\/strong><\/h2><p>The Aces are the hottest team right now. They have roared back just when there were speculations about the final curtain to their dynasty. Wilson has been unconscious in recent days. <\/p><p>The Mercury will need to match that energy when they hit the floor. It has been a big problem for them against elite teams. But I see the wind changing for Phoenix. <\/p><p>I believe they will come up with one of the best efforts this season to break Las Vegas&rsquo; streak.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6e5cca1687697eb20d149781a47edcd5\"><strong>Spread\/Money Line Pick:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\"><strong> &nbsp;Money Line: Mercury for +105 at BetMGM<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Photo Credit<\/strong>: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, August 21, the Las Vegas Aces (22-14) will host the Phoenix Mercury (21-13) in a WNBA regular-season match-up.&nbsp; The Aces come into this game after a clutch 74-72 win against the gritty Atlanta Dream. 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