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August 18, 2026 β’ Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Atlanta Dream (22-13) meets Las Vegas Aces (24-13) at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Atlanta Dream
Visiting Side
Record
22-13
Las Vegas Aces
Home Side
Record
24-13
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATL
|
24 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 97 |
|
LAS
|
25 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 82 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
49%
Atlanta Dream
VS
51%
Las Vegas Aces
Projected Score
ATL 93
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LAS 97
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Atlanta Dream boasts a superior average point differential.
- Las Vegas Aces shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Atlanta Dream
STAT
Las Vegas Aces
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Las Vegas Aces plays on familiar turf at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Atlanta Dream Could Win
Atlanta Dream generates 94.2 points per game while shooting 42.2%.
Why Las Vegas Aces Could Win
Las Vegas Aces produces 90.6 points per game on 43.9% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Las Vegas Aces's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,219
Closing Odds
Line: LV -3.5 | O/U: 179.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
A'ja Wilson
27
Team Assists
Jackie Young
5
Team Points
Rhyne Howard
23
Team Assists
Jordin Canada
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Atlanta Dream (63.2%)
Las Vegas Aces (36.8%)
Total Submissions: 38 circles
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