Aces vs. Dream prediction: Why Las Vegas is favored to win Sunday's WNBA game [5/17/2026]

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Get Las Vegas Aces vs Atlanta Dream predictions for WNBA Sunday.

Las Vegas Aces-Atlanta Dream Predictions and Game Preview.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA prediction for Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The Atlanta Dream will take on the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA action at State Farm Arena on Sunday, commencing at 1:30 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Aces as the most likely winner of the Aces vs. Dream game.

The Dream, with star players like Allisha Gray, Angel Reese and Jordin Canada, will face off against the Aces, who feature A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chennedy Carter.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.

Aces vs. Dream prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's WNBA game between the Aces and Dream, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Aces a 66% chance of beating the Dream.

According to our model, the Aces (-3.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 171.5 points has a 60% chance of staying under.

 

Aces vs. Dream odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Aces Dream
Spread -3.5 (-106) +3.5 (-110)
Moneyline -160 +136
Total o171.5 (-110) u171.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Aces vs. Dream picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Spread Aces -3.5 -106
Moneyline Aces -160
Total Under 171.5 -108

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 171.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

 

Aces vs. Dream player props

WNBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Sunday's Aces vs. Dream game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at State Farm Arena.

A'ja Wilson is expected to lead the Aces with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, while Allisha Gray is projected to have 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Dream.

Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.

Aces prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Aces are:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
A'ja Wilson 24 9 3 1 49
Jackie Young 16 4 5 1 33
Chennedy Carter 13 2 2 0 22
Chelsea Gray 9 3 6 1 27
Jewell Loyd 9 3 1 2 18

Dream prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Dream:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
Allisha Gray 18 5 3 2 33
Angel Reese 15 15 3 0 44
Jordin Canada 12 3 6 1 29
Naz Hillmon 11 9 3 1 30
Te-Hina Paopao 9 2 3 2 21

Aces vs. Dream game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Dream and Aces at State Farm Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Aces, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Dream in Sunday's WNBA matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.

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