The defending champion Las Vegas Aces roll into Canada on Monday night, and the Toronto Tempo host the biggest name in the sport for the first time. Las Vegas sits second in the standings at 17-7 and looks locked in again. Toronto has stumbled to 10-15 and enters battered by injuries.
The current line asks bettors a simple question. Is 11 points too many to lay on the road, or not nearly enough? A’ja Wilson has rounded back into MVP form at the right moment. The Tempo, meanwhile, are limping toward the All-Star break. Our full breakdown lands on both the spread and the total below.
Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2026
Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON |
| When | Monday, July 20 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | Peacock and NBCSN |
Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Aces arrive as one of the hottest teams in the league. Las Vegas has gone 7-3 over their last 10 games, scoring around 89 points while allowing just 84. A’ja Wilson has returned to the lineup and looks every bit the four-time MVP. She is posting roughly 25 points and close to 10 rebounds a night. Jackie Young earned another All-Star nod and keeps filling the box score. This is a deep, veteran group that defends at a high level, and it sits second in the WNBA standings.
Toronto’s season has taken a hard turn. The Tempo opened with promise but have dropped seven of their last nine games. They fell 111-92 at Atlanta on July 18 and now carry the league’s shakiest defense. Injuries tell much of the story. Starting guards Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice are both sidelined, thinning an already young backcourt. Marina Mabrey has shouldered the scoring load, pouring in 26 points in the loss to Atlanta. The 2026 All-Star is averaging north of 21 points, yet she is doing it with little help.
The two franchises have never met, so there is no head-to-head history to lean on. Toronto’s expansion roster gets its first look at a title-tested opponent. For more on the Tempo’s recent form, see our Dream vs. Tempo preview.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces | -11 (-110) | -625 | U 183 (-110) |
| Tempo | +11 (-110) | +430 | O 183 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Monday, July 20, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Aces | 36% | 64% | Tempo |
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Aces vs. Tempo Best Bet — Is Double Digits Too Much to Lay on the Road?
The market has nudged this line in the Aces’ favor. Las Vegas opened as a 10-point favorite and now lays 11, even though most spread tickets have landed on Toronto. When a number moves toward the side the public is fading, it often points to sharper money on the favorite. The reasoning is easy to follow here. The Tempo cannot get stops right now, and they are missing two starting guards. Wilson against a depleted, worn-down defense is a difficult matchup for anyone.
Still, there is a real case for the points. Eleven is a large number in the WNBA, where double-digit spreads do not always hold. Toronto is playing its first home game against a marquee opponent, and that kind of night can lift a young team. Las Vegas also arrives off an ugly loss to Indiana, so a flat start would not be shocking. Mabrey is capable of keeping the scoreboard close on her own for stretches.
Weighing both sides, the injuries and the line movement tip the balance. Toronto’s defensive collapse and thin backcourt are hard to overcome against a healthy Las Vegas team playing its best basketball of the season.
The Pick: Las Vegas Aces -11 (-110)
Aces vs. Tempo Prediction — Anybody Playing Defense in This One?
The total opened at 182.5 and ticked up to 183, a nod to Toronto’s track-meet tendencies. The Tempo have allowed nearly 94 points a game over their last 10, so scoring has come easily against them. That argues for the over, especially with Wilson rolling and Toronto pushing the pace.
The other side is more convincing, though. Las Vegas owns the best defense on the floor, surrendering just 84 points across that same stretch. Toronto without Sykes and Rice has less shot creation, and a lopsided game could empty both benches early. Blowouts tend to drain the fourth quarter rather than pad it.
The Pick: Under 183 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This game comes down to health and timing. Las Vegas is rounding into form with Wilson back, while Toronto is stumbling toward the All-Star break short-handed. The moneyline offers little value at -625, since the price already bakes in a heavy favorite. Backing the Aces to win outright means risking a lot to win a little, so the spread is the cleaner route to the same opinion.
The one word of caution is the number. Eleven points is steep, and one hot shooting night from Mabrey could make it sweat. That same risk is why the total leans under rather than toward a shootout.
To recap the card, the lean is Las Vegas -11 on the spread and the under 183 on the total. Both plays ride on the same theme. A healthy, deeper Aces team meets a depleted Toronto side that cannot get enough stops.
WNBA Aces vs Tempo Monday July 20, 2026 FAQ
What time does the Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo game start?
Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto.
What channel is the Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo game on?
The game airs nationally on Peacock and NBCSN, with pre-game coverage leading into tip-off.
Who is favored in the Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo game?
Las Vegas is favored by 11 points. The Aces are also -625 on the moneyline, with Toronto listed at +430.
Have the Las Vegas Aces and Toronto Tempo played before?
No. This is the first meeting between the two franchises, as Toronto is playing its inaugural WNBA season.
Is A’ja Wilson playing for the Aces?
Wilson is active and has been dominant since returning to the lineup, averaging around 25 points and near 10 rebounds per game.