Aces vs. Sky Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Saturday, August 1

August 1, 2026

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Aces G Jackie Young dribbles the ball upcourt vs. the Valkyries.

The Chicago Sky will host the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ in an interconference showdown. Las Vegas enters the matchup as 6.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.

The Aces have been victorious in three of their last four games, including a win over the New York Liberty on Thursday. Meanwhile, after dropping back-to-back contests, the Sky bounced back with a 94-88 win against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday evening.

Below, we'll break down our Aces vs. Sky prediction and picks for Saturday afternoon’s WNBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Aces vs. Sky Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, August 1

After falling to the Washington Mystics last week, the Aces have rallied to record back-to-back wins this week. Las Vegas posted a 104-99 win against the New York Liberty on Thursday behind a 33-point performance from C A’ja Wilson. 

It came after Wilson started Thursday’s game slow, missing 6 of her 7 shots. Wilson continues her MVP-caliber campaign as she’s averaging a league-best 26.4 points per game. 

The Sky have experienced their fair share of struggles this season, tallying the third-fewest wins (10) across the WNBA. Only the Connecticut Sun have landed in the win column fewer times in the Eastern Conference.

Despite their struggles, the Sky have won three of their last five games, including their most recent triumph against the Sun. Chicago has also averaged 94.0 points per contest in its last five games, far exceeding its 87.8 PPG season average.

The Aces have won nine of the last 10 meetings outright and have covered the spread in two of the last three contests. 


Aces vs. Sky Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, August 1

The Aces enter Saturday’s game as 6.5-point road favorites against the Sky, returning a 1.35x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Aces vs. Sky game on PrizePicks.

Win Spread Over/Under
LV Aces 1.35x -6.5 | 1.92x o184.5 | 1.92x
CHI Sky 3.03x +6.5 | 1.81x u184.5 | 1.81x
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Aces vs. Sky Injury Report for Saturday, August 1

Let’s dive into the full Aces vs. Sky injury report for Saturday, August 1, via WNBA.com.

Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

  • F Kierstan Bell (leg) – Questionable

Chicago Sky Injury Report

  • G Skylar Diggins (knee) – OUT
  • F Azura Stevens (personal reasons) – OUT

Aces vs. Sky Prediction on Over/Under – 8/1/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Aces vs. Sky prediction on the over/under for Saturday, August 1.

  • The over is 5-0 in the Aces’ last five games, while the over is 6-1 in the Sky’s last seven contests.
  • The Aces have averaged 91.7 points per game this season, which ranks third in the WNBA behind only the Indiana Fever (95.8) and Minnesota Lynx (92.2). 
  • Las Vegas is knocking down 36.2% of its 3-point attempts in 2026, which is tied for third among WNBA teams.
  • The Aces have dished out the most assists per game (22.5), while the Sky have registered 21.2 per contest (fifth).
  • Chicago tallies the third-most free throw attempts (24.2) on the season.
  • According to databallr, the Aces rank sixth in defensive rating (108.6), while the Sky are right behind them in seventh at 109.0.
  • The over is 1-0-1 in the two meetings between the Aces and Sky during the 2026 season.
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Aces vs. Sky Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks – 8/1/26

Here are the top Aces vs. Sky picks to target on PrizePicks for Saturday, August 1. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include A’ja Wilson, Kamilla Cardoso, and Jackie Young

Aces C A’ja Wilson vs. Sky: 27.5 Points

  • Wilson has scored at least 28 points in her last three games.
  • The Aces center has accumulated a 32.6% usage rate this season, which ranks in the 99th percentile.
  • Wilson has averaged 8.1 short mid-range attempts per game and has connected on 44.1% of her 3-point shots, ranking in the 84th percentile.
  • Wilson is shooting at 80.4% on shots at the rim, which sits in the 88th percentile.
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Sky C Kamilla Cardoso vs. Aces: 23.5 Pts + Rebs

  • Cardoso has registered at least 24 points and rebounds in six of her last 10 games.
  • The former South Carolina star pulls down 19.8% of her potential defensive rebounds, which ranks in the 89th percentile.
  • Cardoso has averaged 8.3 rebounds per game and has secured at least 8 rebounds in nine of her last 14 games.
  • The Aces allow the sixth-most defensive rebounds per game (25.1). Meanwhile, Cardoso has secured 5.9 defensive boards per contest on the year.
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Aces G Jackie Young vs. Sky: 27.5 Pts + Asts

  • Young has tallied at least 28 points and assists in four of her last eight games.
  • The Aces’ star has scored at least 24 points in four of her past five contests, including a 29-point performance against the Liberty on Thursday.
  • Young has averaged 11.3 unassisted points per 100 possessions this season, ranking in the 93rd percentile.
  • The former No. 1 overall pick is shooting 40.0% (6 of 15) from beyond the arc in her last three contests.
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The Aces sport one of the most dynamic offenses across the WNBA, while the Sky have also been lighting up the scoreboard lately. As a result, there could be plenty of points on the docket in this interconference matchup. 

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Chris Bengel is a veteran sports writer with two decades of experience covering the NBA, NHL, and NFL for CBS Sports and 247Sports. He attended Rowan University where he earned a degree in journalism and is a tortured Philadelphia sports fan residing in Harrisburg, PA.