Aces Face Valkyries in WNBA Semifinal Game 3 as Las Vegas Opens -4.5 Favorite
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Aces Face Valkyries in WNBA Semifinal Game 3 as Las Vegas Opens -4.5 Favorite
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Summary
Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals tips at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Michelob ULTRA Arena, with Las Vegas hosting Golden State on Peacock and NBCSN.
Las Vegas enters as a 4.5-point favorite with a -200 moneyline, while Golden State is +165; the game total is set at 156.5.
91.5 points per game gives the Aces a clear scoring edge against a Valkyries defense allowing 75.1, while Golden State averages 82.2 against a Las Vegas defense giving up 85.8.
Jackie Young leads the Aces with 18.9 points and 6.8 assists per game, while Veronica Burton paces the Valkyries with 12.2 points and 5.7 assists.
Injuries remain a backdrop for both teams, with Las Vegas missing NaLyssa Smith and Janiah Barker for the season and Golden State without Iliana Rupert.