Chicago Sky vs Las Vegas Aces Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Use Code SSWC We have our Sky vs. Aces prediction here as the Chicago Sky (10-32) are getting ready to take on the Las Vegas Aces (28-14) on Tuesday night in nonconference WNBA action at the T-Mobile Arena. These teams are both entering this game at two completely levels as of late. This is the third and final game against one another as the Aces are looking for the sweep. Set the tone — WNBA picks for Chicago Sky vs Las Vegas Aces with clear angles.
Sky Looking to Get Some Momentum to End Season
The Chicago Sky are sitting at 10-32 for the season so far, which is 12th in the WNBA. Throughout the season, the Sky have been doing a terrible job offensively as the team is averaging 75.9 points per game while connecting on 42.5% of their shots. This Chicago team is shooting the three at a respectable level as they are connecting on 33.0% from deep. The Sky have been doing a lesser job at the charity stripe as they have a team free-throw percentage of 75.7. The team has been led by young forward Angel Reese as she has 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.7 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game.
This Chicago team has done a brutal job on the defensive side of the floor thus far as they are allowing 85.6 points per game. The defense needs to improve if Chicago wants to snap their losing streak.
Injury Report for Chicago
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- Forward Angel Reese: Back (Questionable)
- Guard Ariel Atkins: Back (OUT)
- Forward Ajsa Sivka: Not Injury Related (OUT)
- Guard Hailey Van Lith: Ankle (OUT)
- Guard Courtney Vandersloot: Knee (OUT)
Aces Entering Playoffs on Fire
The Las Vegas Aces have been playing at an amazing level so far this season as they are sitting with a 28-14 record up to this point, which is third in the sport. They are coming off an 80-66 home win against the Chicago Sky in their most recent game. Their offense is averaging 83.0 points per game while shooting 43.5% from the floor thus far. They are shooting at a good level from three at 34.1% and have been able to step up at the charity stripe at 82.5%. The Aces are leaning on center A’ja Wilson as she is averaging 23.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game.
The defense has been middling for Las Vegas as they are giving up 81.3 points per game. The defense needs to figure out how to continue limiting good looks if they want to continue being a top team in the sport.
Injury Report for Las Vegas
- Forward NaLyssa Smith: Concussion (Questionable)
Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces Pick
Spread Pick for Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces
- Chicago Sky +17.5 (4 units)
This is just way too many points to feel comfortable enough to take the other side. The rebounding rates show this as well with the Sky being second in the WNBA with a 53.0 total rebounding rate, while the Aces are 10th with a 48.2 total rebounding percentage so far. The team 3-point percentage is also close as Chicago is ninth with a 33.0 team 3-point percentage, while Las Vegas is fifth with a 34.1 team percentage from beyond the arc. All in all, go with the Chicago Sky getting a bunch of points.
Over/Under Pick for Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces
- Under 159.5 (4 units)
These teams are playing at a methodical rate this season as Chicago is 11th with a 93.99 pace while Las Vegas is seventh with a 94.97 pace up to this point. In the previous five games, these teams are stepping up defensively as the Sky are allowing 80.6 points per game allowed while the Aces are giving up 76.6 points per game in that stretch. Go with under 159.5 total points here.
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