The set-up: Derek Fisher is the new head coach of the LA Sparks. LA though has to start the season without star Candace Parker, who is on the IL for the next five weeks. Nneka Ogwumike is an MVP and she's going to be leaned upon heavily here. The Aces though have title hopes in their eyes this season after acquiring Liz Cambage in the off-season. Las Vegas is loaded with talent and Cambage won't be playing here, but I still think that talented guards Kayla McBride, Kelsey Plum and rookie Jackie Young will have more than enough to carry the load.

The pick: With a packed house, I think this young Aces team takes it to LA in a statement situation. Play the home side on the money-line.

Las Vegas Aces (Moneyline)

10* play