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Vegas Aces Heavily Favored vs. Injured Tempo
28 Aug
Summary
- Toronto Tempo struggles with key injuries, losing nine of last 10 games.
- Las Vegas Aces are heavily favored by double digits against the Tempo.
- Rookie Kiki Rice is a key player for the Tempo with prop bet interest.
The Toronto Tempo faces a challenging road game against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in Las Vegas. The Tempo has been significantly impacted by injuries, with key players Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey sidelined, contributing to a recent slump where they've lost nine of their last ten games. Consequently, the defending champion Aces, led by stars like A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young, are considerable favorites by double digits.
The Aces have strong motivation to secure a win, as a few losses could impact their playoff seeding, and they are still in contention for a higher spot in the league standings. Despite the Tempo's strong performance against the spread as road underdogs this season (12-6), their offensive struggles and league-worst defensive rating make it difficult to anticipate a competitive outing against the Aces.
In terms of player performance, rookie Kiki Rice has taken on a larger role for the Tempo due to the absences. She recently scored 24 points and has been averaging 12.6 points per game, shooting efficiently from the field and from three-point range. Her performance has generated interest in prop bets, with an over of 15.5 points being a focal point.
The betting focus also includes the total score, with an over/under set at 178.5. The Tempo has a notable trend of high-scoring road games, with the OVER hitting in 14 of their 18 road contests. Given the Aces' strong offensive capabilities, a high-scoring game is anticipated.
