Arrow icon, scroll back to top.

New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 6, 2024

Published on:
Oct 6, 2024 8:10 AM
The New York Liberty, leading the playoff series 2-1, aim to clinch a spot in the WNBA semifinals as they face off against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Liberty, with an impressive 32-8 record, look to capitalize on their momentum, while the Aces, seeking to even the series, will rely on their strong 27-13 record to stay alive. This crucial Game 4 matchup is poised to be an intense and thrilling battle between two of the WNBA's top contenders.
Written by
Optimal Staff
New York Liberty
Las Vegas Aces

Liberty vs Aces statistics

Stat Liberty Aces
Streak L1 W1
Last Ten Games 4-1 3-2
Points Per Game 85.6 86.4
Rebounds Per Game 36.6 34.1
Assists Per Game 22.8 20.5
Blocks Per Game 4.5 5.0
Steals Per Game 7.9 7.1
Field Goal % 44.5 44.9
Three Point % 34.9 35.5
Points Against 81.4 79.8

Las Vegas Aces recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/4/24 vs New York Liberty W 95-81
10/1/24 @ New York Liberty L 88-84
9/29/24 @ New York Liberty L 87-77
9/24/24 vs Seattle Storm W 83-76
9/22/24 vs Seattle Storm W 78-67

New York Liberty recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/4/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 95-81
10/1/24 vs Las Vegas Aces W 88-84
9/29/24 vs Las Vegas Aces W 87-77
9/24/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 91-82
9/22/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 83-69

Liberty vs Aces predictions

As the New York Liberty gear up to face the Las Vegas Aces, all eyes are on Breanna Stewart, who’s been lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive average of 20.4 points per game. Given her track record this season and high stakes of the game, it wouldn't be surprising to see her go all out to push those numbers even higher. Sabrina Ionescu, renowned for her playmaking abilities, averaging 6.2 assists per game, is likely to be a pivotal figure in creating scoring opportunities. Then there’s Jonquel Jones, a force under the rim with 9 rebounds per game, expected to dominate the boards and give Liberty those crucial second-chance points.

Shifting focus to the Las Vegas Aces, they’ll be counting heavily on A'ja Wilson, their center who’s not just a scoring leader with an average of 26.9 points per game but also pulls down 11.9 rebounds per contest. Her dual threat as both a scorer and a rebounder makes her a formidable opponent in any matchup. Plus, Jackie Young, with her 5.3 assists per game, is another critical piece in the Aces' strategy, facilitating plays and ensuring the ball gets where it needs to go. Their combined prowess makes the Aces a tough team to beat on any given day.

Predicting the winner isn't straightforward, especially with both teams showing such strong form. However, considering the Aces’ slightly superior statistics and home court advantage at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, they might just have the edge over the Liberty in this crucial game. Their ability to consistently perform under pressure will likely be the determining factor in a match that promises to be tightly contested.

Las Vegas Aces injuries

  • Kiah Stokes (C): Out

Liberty vs Aces game info

Venue Michelob ULTRA Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Tip-off Sun 3:00 PM
TV ABC

New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Betting Odds

Real-time odds powered by Optimal

More Picks