Published Aug 6, 12:04am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Aug 6, 12:04am ET
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One of Thursday's WNBA matchups features the Las Vegas Aces visiting the Indiana Fever. Which team has the edge in our Aces vs Fever pick?
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| Indiana Fever | -1.5 (-105) |
| Las Vegas Aces | +1.5 (-115) |
Las Vegas is 3-1 following a narrow one-point loss to the Mystics. The team's recent triumph was a 109-87 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night.
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The Aces trailed by two points after the opening quarter, but the defending champs turned things around shortly thereafter. And thanks to a game-changing 64-38 burst over the second and third quarters, Las Vegas cruised to an easy win.
Jackie Young was a matchup nightmare, finishing with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. A'ja Wilson chipped in with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, powering an Aces' offense that overwhelmed Atlanta for most of the night.
Meanwhile, the Fever had won five straight. But the impressive streak ended with a 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Aug. 2.
Indiana trimmed a 14-point deficit down to two points with 2:30 remaining. Unfortunately, clutch baskets by Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams propelled Minnesota to its 10th consecutive win.
Kelsey Mitchell was on fire, scoring a team-high 37 points on 14-for-21 shooting overall and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. Caitlin Clark posted a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Aliyah Boston contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, giving the Fever a strong triple threat despite the loss.
Here's what you need to know for both teams ahead of this encounter.
The Aces have been a decent road team, going 3-2 in their last five away from home, while Indiana has protected home court, posting an impressive 4-1 mark in its previous five outings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Given that Indiana has dominated both head-to-head meetings this season, backing the home team is the smart play in this interconference showdown.
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Indiana Fever
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