2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 2 Best Bets Today: Aces vs Storm Picks & Predictions (September 16)

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are heating up!

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Tonight, there's a late-night showdown featuring the Las Vegas Aces (1-0) and the Seattle Storm (0-1). Obliterating the Storm 102-77, the Aces have won 17 straight, the longest win streak in WNBA history.

The Aces open up as a 4.5-point spread favorite on the road, and lead the series 1-0. Just one victory away from advancing to the Semifinals, the Aces head to Seattle, where the Storm will fight to stay alive. The first round of the WNBA Playoffs includes a 1-1-1 format.

Led by MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson, the Aces have familiarity with the Storm. A rematch of the 2020 WNBA Finals, the two have met three times in the playoffs since 2022. In 2024, the Aces swept the Storm 2-0, and advanced.

Dominant on both sides of the ball, Wilson led the way with 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks. With five players scoring points in double figures for the Aces, the bench produced 34 points for head coach Becky Hammon.

Holding the Storm to an abysmal 25 first-half points, the defense spoke for itself. With the regular season series split 2-2, will the Aces extend their win streak to 18 games tonight? Or will Seattle force a game three?

2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 2: Aces vs Storm FanDuel Betting Odds And Schedule For Tuesday, September 16

If you plan to bet on the WNBA Playoffs, welcome!

In this article, you will find a mix of unique player prop bets with great value. Set to tip-off at 9:30 p.m. ET, the Aces and Storm will square off at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle.

Broadcasted on ESPN, let's take a further look at my top best bets, player prop picks, and predictions for Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs featuring the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm.

Due to the unpredictability of the playoffs, bets can be risky. Therefore, I placed all my bets as separate picks within  FanDuel and DraftKings Sportsbook.

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WNBA Playoffs Best Bets Game 2: Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm FanDuel Betting Odds For September 16

MONEYLINE

• LAS VEGAS ACES: -188
• SEATTLE STORM: +152

SPREAD

• LAS VEGAS ACES: -4 (-114)
• SEATTLE STORM: +4 (-106)

OVER/UNDER (TOTAL)

• OVER: 161.5 (-110)
• UNDER: 161.5 (-110)

2025 Regular Season H2H Matchups: Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

• August 8, 2025: Aces 90, Storm 86 (Las Vegas -1, over 165)
• June 20, 2025: Storm 90, Aces 83 (Seattle +3. over 165)
• June 1, 2025: Aces 75, Storm 70 (Las Vegas -3, under 161)
• May 25, 2025: Storm 102, Aces 82 (Seattle +5, over 158)

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm Injury Report

ACES

1. None

STORM

1. Katie Lou Samelson, Forward: OUT

*Odds are courtesy of FanDuel*

WNBA Best Bets For Aces vs Storm (September 16)

• Jewell Loyd OVER 9.5 Points (-130 DraftKings)
• Gabby Williams OVER 10.5 Points (-104 FanDuel)
• Jackie Young OVER 20.5 Points + Rebounds (-120 FanDuel)

Player Prop Bet #1: Jewell Loyd

Jewell Loyd 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 44 | PPG: 11.2 | FG: 38.9 % | FT: 83.1 % | 3PT : 38.2 % | REB: 3.2 | AST: 1.8 | STL: 1.2 |  BLK: 0.3

•  OVER 9.5 Points (-130 DraftKings)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Jewell Loyd to record over 9.5 points against her former team, the Seattle Storm.

Having spent the first nine WNBA seasons with the Storm, Loyd will face her former team in the Emerald City for the first time this postseason. Is this a possible revenge game for Loyd? She scored 14 points on 5-19 and 3-6 3-point shooting in 26 minutes in Game 1. What better way to face your previous organization in the very exact arena they both won two championships.

After a tumultuous start to the season, the Aces have cruised to 17 straight wins. That's in large part due to Loyd coming off the bench. In 19 games off the bench, she averaged 12.9 points, a 16 percent increase in production vs being a starter. Over the last 15 games, Loyd has been lights out from the 3-point line. Over that span, she's recorded an average of 10.9 points, logging 28.1 minutes.

Jewell Loyd Will Face Former Team, Seattle Storm

It's been an adjustment for Loyd, who's established herself as a high volume shooter in the past. With A'ja Wilson leading the helm, it can be anyone's night for the Aces. As we saw in Game 1, both Loyd and Dana Evans brought heavy contributions off the bench.

From a betting perspective, Loyd crushed this player prop in all five matchups which included Game 1 against the Storm. In four regular season games against Seattle, she averaged 12.3 points, shooting 47.8 percent from beyond the arc. While she started for three of those, she put up 10 points off the bench on June 1.

I don't expect Loyd to explode for 30 points, and her shot volume isn't expected to increase drastically. What I do know is she's the Aces most trusted and efficient player off the bench, and she's been extremely efficient from a shooting perspective as of late. In four regular season matchups against the Storm, she averaged 10.5 FGA and 5.8 3PA per game. If anything, I see her as a continued 3-point threat.

Final WNBA Playoffs Aces vs Storm Game 2 best bet and prediction: Jewell Loyd OVER 9.5 Points (-130 DraftKings)

This is tough matchup for Loyd, who faces a Storm defense that allows the fifth fewest points to guards. However, we've seen guards in Kaila Charles (12 points), Kelsey Plum (14 points), Kayla McBride (20 points), and Odyssey Sims (22 points) soar well over this player prop line.

• I'm taking Jewell Loyd to score over 9.5 points on the road in Seattle. Clearing this line last game, she finished out the regular season strong (18 PPG last two games). Plus, Loyd scored well over 10 points, and played just five minutes of the fourth quarter in Game 1. 

Player Prop Bet #2: Gabby Williams

Gabby Williams 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 44 | PPG: 11.6 | FG: 42.2 % | FT: 85.3 % | 3PT : 30.5 % | REB: 4.3 | AST: 4.2 | STL: 2.3 |  BLK: 0.5

• OVER 10.5 Points (-104 FanDuel)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Seattle Storm guard/forward Gabby Williams to record over 10.5 points against the Las Vegas Aces.

Totaling 16 points, three rebounds, and one steal, Williams was the Storm's top offensive player in Game 1. In 27 minutes, she shot 8-13 from the field, and 0-2 from 3-point.

The Storm's offense was mainly abysmal, however, Williams went on a run, scoring 10 points alone in the third quarter. This was huge give the Storm scored just 25 first-half points.

Due to the blowout, Williams scored 16 minutes, playing just 32 seconds in the final quarter. In the minutes she did log, Williams led the entire roster with 13 FGA, and played the most minutes with Nneka Ogwumike.

Are The Books Sleeping On This Player Prop Line?

Dating back to 2024, Williams has performed historically well, clearing this 10.5 player prop line in eight straight games against the Aces. And this season, she soared over 10.5 points easy—scoring 12, 20, 18, and 14 points during the regular season matchups. Through four head-to-head matchups she averaged 16 points, 34 .4 minutes, and shot 46.9 percent from the field, and 45.4 percent from three.

Leading the team is usage percentage in Game 1 (25.8 %), i'm expecting Williams to increase her minutes past 30. In an elimination game, I can't see any situation where she would play less, unless it's a blowout. When playing 30 minutes or more this season, Williams cleared this line in all but nine games in 2025.

My vote for WNBA All-Defensive First Team, Williams thrives in transition buckets and getting downhill in the pick and roll. Almost every time I watch Williams, it's an athletic layup finish. Tell me how this player prop line is almost valued at plus money? Talk about value!

Final WNBA Playoffs Aces vs Storm Game 2 best bet and prediction: Gabby Williams OVER 10.5 Points (-104 FanDuel)

Overall, this is a decent matchup for Williams, who faces an Aces team that's evolved defensively. While the Aces allow the fifth most points to forwards, Williams is a versatile player, who can easily get buckets off steals. Although undersized, Williams embraces a guard and forward type role.

• We saw Gabby Williams take the final shot in the 2024 Olympic Gold Medal game featuring France and the United States. Facing elimination, I'm taking Williams to record over 10.5 points. I do believe the books are sleeping on this line.

Player Prop Bet #3: Jackie Young

Jackie Young 2025 WNBA Stats

GP: 44 | PPG: 16.5 | FG: 47.5 % | FT: 89.4 % | 3PT: 35.9  % | REB: 4.5| AST: 5.1 | STL: 1.3 |  BLK: 0.4

• OVER 20.5 Points + Rebounds (-120 FanDuel)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young to record over 20.5 points and rebounds against the Seattle Storm.

It's Jackie Young's birthday, so let's give a special shoutout to one of the most underrated players in the WNBA!

After a blazing start in May, Young finished up a productive September, in which she averaged 18 points, and a 51.9 field goal percentage.

A crucial part of the Aces' offense, Young recorded 18 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals in the Game 1 victory over Seattle. In 28 minutes, she shot 6-9 (66.7 %) from the field, and 4-6 from 3-point range (66.7 %). Expect Young to continue to utilize high screens around the perimeter from A'ja Wilson. Mind you, she recorded 23 points and rebounds without playing a lick of the fourth quarter.

Will Jackie Young, Aces Advance To The Semifinals Today?

With a six percentage increase in her 3-point production from last season, Young shot 35.9 percent beyond the arc in 2025. Game 1 wasn't a fluke. In four regular season outings against the Storm, Young averaged 18.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and one steal. Logging an average of 30.7 minutes, she shot an impeccable 57.4 percent from the floor, and 47.4 percent from three.

Jackie Young impacts the game more than just scoring, so that's why her points + rebounds prop is a strong pick today. Given Young has averaged 22 points over the last three matchups with Seattle, I do believe a bulk of this prop can come from points alone.

Since the Storm do allow the fifth fewest points to guards, I chose to veer away from points only. Especially since Seattle has defensive juggernauts in Gabby Williams, Brittney Sykes, and Skylar Diggins.

Given the Storm allow the most rebounds to guards, Jackie has size and muscle advantage at six feet. Even with NaLyssa Smith and A'ja Wilson holding down the frontcourt, Young managed to grab five rebounds in Game 1.

• I'm taking Jackie Young to record over 20.5 points and rebounds today. She posted one of the most well balanced statlines of the playoffs, and finished with 91.1 true shooting percentage in Game 1. The fastest player to reach 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in WNBA history, I'm expecting a huge game from Young tonight. A 3-level threat, she's soared over this line in three straight games against the Storm.