Greetings, sports fans! I hope you've double checked your sneakers because we're about to dive headfirst into a firm analysis of a forthcoming WNBA duel between the Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics.
The Aces have been knocking it out of the park recently. A'ja Wilson has been, in scientific terms, going thermonuclear with an average of 27.3 points per game over the last month. Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum have also been throwing buckets into the ocean with averages of 17.5 and 18.1 points respectively. They make the Aces look more like an ace up the sleeve than just a run-of-the-mill trump card.
On the other side of the court, Mystics' Brittney Sykes has been pulling weight with a notable 18 points averaged in her recent games. Ariel Atkins isn't exactly playing patty cake either with a solid 14.7 points per game last month. The Mystics aren't down and out, oh no, but it's apparent they've encountered a few bumps on the hardwood with a 5-15 season record.
Looking back, whenever Sparks flew between these two teams, more often than not, it's been the Aces that have left their opponents in the dust, sprinkling Mystics' hopes all over the court. The numbers don't lie, folks.
Given Washington's lower standing and a recent performance record that could stand a few more high points, and juxtaposing that with the Aces consistently more stellar performance in direct match ups, my certified sports commentator crystal ball is giving off some pretty clear signals.
Without further ado, let me serve you with the official prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Las Vegas Aces by 16