Aug. 9, 2026 Updated 6:48 am EDT

The Las Vegas Aces (22-10) will look to A’ja Wilson (first in WNBA, 26.3 points per game) when they try to knock off Breanna Stewart (third in league, 21.6) and the New York Liberty (19-13) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Barclays Center. The matchup begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. New York LibertyLas Vegas vs. New York odds
Spread: New York -9.5 (-110), Las Vegas +9.5 (-110)
Favorite Moneyline: New York -417
Underdog Moneyline: Las Vegas +325
Total: 178.5
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsLiberty

Leonie Fiebich: Out (Foot),

Satou Sabally: Out (Concussion Protocol)

Aces

Justine Pissott: Questionable (Illness),

Chelsea Gray: Questionable (Rest),

A’ja Wilson: Questionable (Rest),

Jackie Young: Questionable (Rest),

Janiah Barker: Out For Season (Leg)

Stats to know
The Liberty put up 90.1 points per game, just 3.2 more points than the 86.9 the Aces give up.
Las Vegas averages just 4.2 more points per game (91.7) than New York gives up (87.5).
Stewart posts 21.6 points, 3.1 assists and 8.5 rebounds per contest.
Wilson puts up 26.3 points, 9.7 boards and 3.1 assists per game, while shooting 52.3% from the floor (eighth in WNBA) and 42.9% from downtown with 1.0 made 3-pointers per game.

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