Aces vs Fever Picks and Prediction – 9/13/2024

The Las Vegas Aces (23-13) will travel to face the Indiana Fever (19-18) in a clash that will showcase top performers from both sides. The Aces defeated Indiana 86-75 on Wednesday night in Indiana, which was the first of two consecutive games the two will play head to head. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

The Aces have been powered offensively by A'ja Wilson, who averages 27.3 points per game while shooting 52.1% from the field. The team as a whole scores 86.4 points per game and moves the ball efficiently, averaging 20.4 assists per game. However, they need to tighten up on shooting as they only connect on 44.6% of their attempts. Las Vegas comes into this game winning 7 of the last 11, which shows an ability to bounce back from tough losses.

Defensively, the Aces have held opponents to 81.5 points per game, thanks in part to solid rim protection and blocking ability, averaging 5.0 blocks per game. The defense is aided by the quick hands of the defenders, generating 7.1 steals per game. They’ll need to continue a strong defensive effort against Indiana, who can be lethal offensively if left unguarded.

The Indiana Fever are led by Kelsey Mitchell, who averages 19.3 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the floor. Rookie Caitlin Clark is second in scoring with an average of 19.1 points per game. Indiana scores 84.4 points per game and averages 20.3 assists per game, just shy of the Aces. Rebounding has been a key strength for the Fever, who average 35.4 boards per game, led by Mitchell’s contributions. 

Defensively, Indiana struggles, allowing 87.2 points per game, a concerning statistic heading into this matchup against the high-scoring Aces. They do not defend the perimeter well and have been outplayed in close games, which reflects inconsistency on defense. With only 4.5 blocks and 5.8 steals per game, they will need to improve overall defensive pressure to keep up with Las Vegas.

The Aces have the advantage in nearly every major statistical category and should outlast Indiana based on superior defense and the league’s best overall scoring offense. Final Score Prediction: Las Vegas Aces win 89-82.