On Thursday, July 24, the Indiana Fever (12-12) will host the Las Vegas Aces (12-11) in a WNBA regular-season game. The Fever are stuck at the 7th spot, whereas the Aces have slightly improved to the 6th position.
The Fever enters the match-up after an 84-98 loss against the NY Liberty despite a 29-point explosion by Kelsey Mitchell. It was their second straight game without Caitlin Clark.
On the other hand, the Aces enter the game after an 87-72 win against the Atlanta Dream as A’ja Wilson had an impressive 24-point, 12-rebound performance.
Will Clark return here to boost the Fever against the improving Aces? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
Las Vegas Aces
Aces Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Chelsea Gray | SG: Jewell Loyd | SG/SF: Jackie Young | PF: A’ja Wilson | C: NaLyssa Smith
Key bench players: C: Megan Gustafson, SG: Dana Evans, SG: Aliyah Nye
Injuries/Updates: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is likely to be OUT.
Indiana Fever
Fever Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Aari McDonald | SG: Kelsey Mitchell | SF: Sophie Cunningham | PF: Natasha Howard | C: Aliyah Boston
Key bench players: SG: Lexie Hull, SG: Sydney Colson, PF: Damiris Dantas
Injuries/Updates: Caitlin Clark is likely to be OUT.
The Fever’s offense has been on more than off this season. They have repeatedly scored 85+. The Fever could have been better if Clark had been present or not ice-cold when she played. Their defense has been vulnerable lately, conceding 98 against the Liberty on two occasions.
While the Aces’ offense isn’t as good as NY, they can be a handful. Overall, I expect a high scorer here considering Las Vegas’ vulnerable defense.
Total: Over 163.5 for -110 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Total O 163.5 | -110 |
| Spread- Aces -2.5 | -105 |
| A’ja Wilson O 23.5 points | -105 |
| Money Line- Aces | -135 |
A’ja Wilson O 23.5 points: Wilson is averaging second-best 22.4 PPG. Her offense has picked up lately as the perennial MVP candidate has scored 23+ in three straight games. Includes two 30+ point performances. I expect her to score at least 24 here. Too (29 and 24 against the Fever this season).
Sophie Cunningham O 1.5 3-pointers: The Fever guard has been balling lately from long range. She has knocked down at least 2 in five straight games. I believe she will nail at least 2 again.
Jackie Young O 4.5 assists: The Aces SG is dishing 4.1 APG but has delivered 6 or more helpers in three straight games. I see her tallying at least 5 assists here.
Main pick: A’ja Wilson O 23.5 points for -105 at BetMGM
The Fever desperately needs Caitlin Clark back. Mitchell has held the fort on the offensive end without her, but her leadership motivates them to win more. On the other hand, the Aces are overly reliant on Wilson, who is having another MVP-styled season.
Boston will be key to offsetting her contributions, but she may not be enough. The season series is tied at 1-1, and I believe the Aces will make it 2-1. It can be a close game, but I expect LV to cover the spread.
Spread/Money Line Pick: Spread: Aces -2.5 for -105 at BetMGM
Photo Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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