Tempo vs. Aces Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Friday, August 28

It’s a battle of two teams whose seasons have gone in completely different directions when the Toronto Tempo visit the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, August 28 at 10 p.m. ET.

Ahead of the bout on ION, Las Vegas is a sizable 12.5-point favorite and returns a 1.07x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks with a win. Can the playoff-bound Aces continue to build some momentum, or will the free-falling Tempo pull off a massive road upset? 

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

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Tempo vs. Aces Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Friday, August 28

Once upon a time, the expansion Tempo looked destined to compete for a spot in the postseason. Head coach Sandy Brondello’s club was an even 9-9 at one point but has owned an absolutely dreadful 2-18 record since that point. 

The injuries are beginning to pile up for Toronto, which has been sorely missing the scoring contributions of guards Marina Mabrey (20.8 points per game) and Brittney Sykes (18.6 PPG) as of late. The result is an offense that’s slipping and a defense that’s among the league’s worst.

Under longtime head coach Becky Hammon, the Aces are trending in a different direction. Despite having won three of the last four championships, this team shows minimal signs of any hangover or complacency. Las Vegas has twice as many wins (26) as losses (13) this year, including a 113.3 offensive rating that’s the second best in franchise history. 

MVP favorite C A’ja Wilson continues to shine, putting up 26.0 PPG and 9.5 boards each time out. Co-star Jackie Young is dominating opposing teams from the perimeter, completing one of the sport’s premier guard-big duos. 

These squads have faced off twice this season, with Las Vegas dominating both times and winning by a combined 36 points. Wilson led the way both times, dropping 26 points on July 20 and 27 in last Sunday’s triumph — both on the road. 

Entering Friday’s play, the Aces are a pair of games back of the Golden State Valkyries for the No. 2 overall seed in the WNBA Playoffs. Via ESPN’s WNBA Basketball Power Index, they possess a 22.7% chance of getting back to the Finals and a 10.0% chance of repeating.

Tempo vs. Aces Spread, Over/Under – Friday, August 28

The Aces enter Friday’s game as 12.5-point home favorites against the Tempo, returning a 1.07x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

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Tempo vs. Aces Injury Report for Friday, August 28

Let’s dive into the full Tempo vs. Aces injury report for Friday, August 28, via WNBA.com.

Toronto Tempo Injury Report

• F Isabelle Harrison (foot): Questionable
• G Marina Mabrey (adductor): OUT
• F Aneesah Morrow (knee): OUT
• G Brittney Sykes (foot): OUT

Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

• G Dana Evans (leg): Questionable
• F NaLyssa Smith (leg): OUT
• C A’ja Wilson (head, back): Questionable

Tempo vs. Aces Prediction on Spread – 8/28/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Tempo vs. Aces prediction on the spread for Friday, August 28’s game. 

• Las Vegas is one of the W’s best teams at covering the spread at home, going 10-8 on the year. 
• Simply put, the Aces are much more thorough on both ends of the floor. According to databallr, their +6.6 net rating from true shooting on offense and defense (second) is far better than the Tempo’s -1.9 mark (10th). 
• Toronto struggles to stop shots at the rim, surrendering a 65.8% conversion rate that’s 11th leaguewide. No offense is better at attacking the basket than Vegas at 73.2% efficiency, a whopping 8.8% above league average.
• The Tempo may be tested from deep in this one. They sit 12th with 27.0 3-point tries faced each time out, and the Aces can 35.7% of their treys in 2026 (third).
• A lack of ball pressure could also doom the visitors, who have the second-lowest ratio of forced turnovers per play (13.9%). The hosts take tremendous care of the rock, boasting the third-lowest split (13.6%) on offense. 

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Tempo vs. Aces Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/28/26

Here are the top Tempo vs. Aces picks to target on Friday, August 28. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include G Kiki Rice, G Jackie Young, and G Chelsea Gray.

Tempo G Kiki Rice vs. Aces: 15.5 Points

• Rice is averaging 12.6 PPG on the year, but that number is up to 14.0 in the month of August and 16.7 in her last seven contests.
• The No. 6 overall WNBA Draft pick is enjoying a nice season from beyond the arc, taking 2.5 3-pointers each night and making 37.0% of them. 
• The former UCLA star is adept at getting to the charity stripe, taking 4.0 free throws on a per-game basis and hitting at a scorching 86.5% clip. 
• Las Vegas’ defense, while steady, does show some cracks when it comes to both 3-pointers (35.3%, 11th) and free throws (79.7%, 13th). 

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Aces G Jackie Young vs. Tempo: 32.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Young is producing a tremendous 29.8 combined points, rebounds, and assists per game this season. That figure is exactly 33.0 in her last three outings.
• The All-Star guard is a sniper from deep, making 38.5% of her 5.9 nightly tries on 3-pointers. She’s also shooting over 55.0% inside the arc for the second year in a row.
• Young remains a factor on the defensive boards, maintaining a 13.4% rebounding clip that’s second only to 2020 (14.6%) as her best ever. 
• The Aces are trusting Young to drive more of the offense, evidenced by her 24.8% usage rate being a career high. That’s come with a personal best 33.2% assist share but a 13.7% turnover rate that’s actually 0.2% lower than in 2025. 

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Aces G Chelsea Gray vs. Tempo: 19.5 Pts + Asts

• In 38 games this year, Gray averages 18.9 points and assists. 
• The 33-year-old is a legitimate three-level scorer, shooting 75.0% within 0-3 feet of the basket while also being above 45.0% from midrange and at 37.6% on 3-pointers.
• Gray can be known to cough up the basketball, but that could be mitigated on Friday given that Toronto is second-to-last in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.708) on defense. 
• The veteran guard has a profound impact on Las Vegas’ offense. Per databallr, the Aces’ offensive rating drops by 9.3 when she’s off the court. 

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Toronto’s once-promising season has gone completely off the rails, and Las Vegas’ quest for another championship is still going strong. When teams that live on different frequencies clash on Friday, will it be more of the same or an upset special? 

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