Las Vegas Aces vs Connectitut Sun Picks and Predictions August 10th 2025

Perfectionists vs. a Porous Defense: Surging Aces Host Last-Place Sun

For the Las Vegas Aces, the standard is not just winning; it is perfection. Despite being one of the hottest teams in the WNBA and in the thick of the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs, the message from their head coach is one of intense focus and a demand for improvement. The surging Las Vegas Aces will look to meet that high standard on Sunday as they continue their three-game homestand against the visiting and last-place Connecticut Sun. It is a matchup that, on paper, appears to be a lopsided affair, but for the Aces, it is another crucial test in their journey toward a championship.

“It’s Gotta Be Better”: The Pursuit of Perfection in Vegas

The Aces are currently riding a three-game winning streak and have won five of their last six contests. Their most recent victory, a 90-86 win over the Seattle Storm on Friday, was another mark in the win column that moved them into a tie for the fifth-best record in the league. However, the mood in the post-game press conference was far from celebratory. Head coach Becky Hammon was visibly frustrated with her team’s performance, particularly in a third quarter where they nearly squandered a large lead.

“Turnovers, poor defense, poor communication,” a stern Hammon told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Everything that got (us) the lead, we did none of (in the third quarter). It’s gotta be better. We have to be able to put different groups on the floor and at least maintain, not do a nosedive.”

This is the mindset of a championship contender. Hammon is not just coaching for regular-season wins; she is coaching for the playoffs, where a single lapse in focus can be the difference between advancing and going home. Her public demand for perfection sends a clear message to her veteran roster that good is not good enough.

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The A’ja Wilson MVP Campaign

The engine that drives the Aces’ high standards is their superstar, A’ja Wilson. The two-time Most Valuable Player is putting together another spectacular season that has her firmly in the conversation to win the award for a third time. She is currently second in the WNBA in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game, and second in the league in rebounding, pulling down 9.2 boards per contest. Her ability to dominate the game on both ends of the floor is what makes the Aces a legitimate title threat. While Wilson is the undisputed leader, the team is also getting key contributions from their supporting cast. Newly acquired forward NaLyssa Smith provided a major spark in Friday’s win with a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double, showcasing the depth that the front office has assembled around their superstar.

Connecticut’s Defensive Woes

While the Aces are focused on perfecting their championship formula, the Connecticut Sun are simply trying to find a way to get a stop. Their struggles this season can be attributed almost entirely to their performance on the defensive end of the court. The Sun are currently allowing 87.4 points per game, the second-most in the entire league. Their inability to contain opposing offenses has been particularly glaring in their recent games; Thursday’s 102-91 loss to the Sparks marked the third time in their last seven games that they have surrendered at least 100 points.

“In general, it comes down to the defensive end,” said guard Bria Hartley. “We scored 91 points (on Thursday) and that’s good, but we’ve got to defend better.” That porous defense will be put to the ultimate test against an Aces offense that is one of the most potent in the league. How a struggling defense matches up against a high-powered offense is a key topic in our expert betting guide.

The individual battle between the Aces’ MVP and the Sun’s top scorers will be one to watch. You can find detailed reviews of the top betting sites from the best handicappers sites reviews.

The Betting Outlook

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