2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 2 Best Bets Today: Fever vs Aces Picks & Predictions (September 23)

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are heating up, and today is Game 3 of the semifinals between the Fever and Aces.

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A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (0-1, 0-1 home) will host Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever (1-0, 0-1 home). The Fever upset the Aces, taking Game 1 by a score of 89-73. Per ESPN, the winner of Game 1 in a best-of-five series goes on to win the series 74 percent of the time.

If anyone can break the mold, it's the Aces. After all, they ended the regular season with a 16-game win streak.

The Fever spoiled A'ja Wilson's MVP win in Game 1, backed by Kelsey Mitchell's playoff career-high 34 points. No Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Syd Colson, and Aari McDonald? No problem. The Indiana Fever continue to persevere through injuries. You could argue that several of their hardship contract players should be starting on an WNBA squad.

Las Vegas failed to cover as a nine-point spread favorite in Game 1 and were unrecognizable. Backed by an inconsistent defense, Mitchell scored 38 percent of the points. Plus, Odyssey Sims and Natasha Howard combined for 29 points. Amid injuries, the Fever bench produced 14 points for head coach Stephanie White.

The Fever Keep Winning Without Caitlin Clark, Others

A'ja Wilson had an off game, scoring 16 points on 6 of 22 from the floor. An intense matchup with former South Carolina Gamecock Aliyah Boston, it should be a battle all series long. Not to mention, the Aces shot 40.8 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from three. Top stars such as Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd shot a combined 15-33 from the floor.

Winning the battle on the boards and in the paint, the Fever continue their magical season. Back in Vegas for Game 2, they are a nine-point spread underdogs on the road.

WNBA champions in 2022 and 2023, can the Aces even up the series? Will Indiana lead 2-0 on the road? The winner of this series will face either the Phoenix Mercury or Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Down 1-0, the Aces are favored to win the series with -220 odds, while the Fever are +176 underdogs. That signals that the books have complete confidence that the Aces will bounce back to win the semifinals. 

2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 2: Fever vs Aces FanDuel Betting Odds And Schedule For Tuesday, September 23

If you're planning to bet on the WNBA playoffs, welcome in!

Game 2 of the semifinals featuring the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Broadcast on ESPN, this series is a best-of-five-game series.

Here are my best bets, player prop picks, and predictions for Game 2 of the semifinals featuring the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces on September 23.

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WNBA Playoffs Best Bets Game 2: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces FanDuel Betting Odds For September 23

MONEYLINE

• INDIANA FEVER: -520
• LAS VEGAS ACES: +370

SPREAD

• INDIANA FEVER: +9 (-112)
• LAS VEGAS ACES: -9 (-108)

OVER/UNDER (TOTAL)

• OVER: 164 (-110)
• UNDER: 164 (-110)

2025 Regular Season H2H Matchups: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces

• July 24, 2025: Fever 80, Aces 70 (Indiana +1.5, under 164.5)
• July 3, 2025: Fever 81, Aces 54 (Indiana +4.5, under 163.5)
• June 22, 2025: Aces 89, Fever 81 (Las Vegas +1, under 172.5)

Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

FEVER

1. Chloe Bibby, Forward: OUT
2. Caitlin Clark, Guard: OUT
3. Sydney Colson, Guard: OUT
4. Sophie Cunningham, Guard: OUT
5. Damiris Dantas, Forward: OUT

ACES

1. None

*Odds are courtesy of FanDuel*

WNBA Best Bets For Fever vs Aces (September 23)

• Aliyah Boston (Fever) OVER 8.5 Rebounds (-132 FanDuel)
• Jackie Young (Aces) OVER 16.5 Points (-125 FanDuel)
• Indiana Fever +9 (-112 FanDuel)

Player Prop Bet #1: Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston 2025 WNBA Playoff Stats

GP: 3 | PPG: 10.8 | FG: 46.3  % | FT: 50 % | 3PT  14.3 % | REB: 10| AST: 4.8 | STL: 0.3 |  BLK: 0

•  OVER 8.5 Rebounds (-132 FanDuel)

My first best bet for today, I placed one unit on Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston to record over 8.5 rebounds against the Las Vegas Aces.

I've been hooked on this player prop a few times in the past, but let's put that behind us. Let me tell you why this is one of my favorite bets today.

Boston is averaging 10 rebounds per game in the playoffs, which is a 21 percent increase since the regular season. In three games against the Dream, she averaged 96 rebounds per game, including 12 in Games 1 and 3.

We know it's going to be a battle in the interior with Aliyah Boston and A'ja Wilson. If "annoying" was her plan, it certainly worked! In Game 1, Boston scored six points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out five assists in 29 minutes. Although entering foul trouble early, 10 of them came on the defensive end.

Aliyah Boston Has A Tough Battle In The Past Against A'ja Wilson

Given the Aces shot just 40.8 percent from the field and 5 of 17 from three, Boston was in prime position to grab the boards. Tonight should be another tough task against not only A'ja Wilson, but NaLyssa Smith.

A crucial reason why the Fever dominated on the boards, 35-33, is that Boston has been incredible this postseason on the glass. Soaring over this player prop line in three of four playoff games, she does have an advantage. Clearing 10 rebounds in two of three games against the Aces in the regular season,  let's cash out on this tonight.

Even with the addition of Smith, Boston has the size advantage, and the Aces allow the second-most rebounds to centers this season. Giving up nine rebounds to Nneka Ogwumike last round, Las Vegas gave up 12, 13, and 15 rebounds to Azurà Stevens and Kamilla Cardoso to close out the 2025 regular season.

Final WNBA Playoffs Fever vs Aces Game 2 best bet and prediction: Aliyah Boston OVER 8.5 Rebounds (-132 FanDuel)

If Boston can stay out of foul trouble, box out, and if the Fever can continue to play defense, I love this prop tonight. In three regular-season games against the Aces, she averaged 19.7 points and nine rebounds. Mind you, in the last match, Boston only played three minutes of the second quarter due to fouls.

• I'm taking Aliyah Boston to record over 8.5 rebounds today. If she can get her minutes up to 30+, she's soared over this prop in four of the last five matchups against the Aces. Additionally, she grabbed over 8.5 rebounds in 17 of 25 regular-season games when playing 30 minutes or more.  Plus, she's averaging 13.4 rebounds per 40 minutes in the playoffs. 

Player Prop Bet #2: Jackie Young

Jackie Young 2025 WNBA Playoff Stats

GP: 4 | PPG: 19 | FG: 53.7 % | FT: 84.6 % | 3PT : 36.8 % | REB: 2.3 | AST: 3.5 | STL: 2.3 |  BLK: 0

•  OVER 16.5 Points (-125 FanDuel)

My second-best bet for today, I placed one unit on Las Vegas Aces all-star Jackie Young to record over 16.5 points against the Indiana Fever.

As I mentioned in previous articles, Jackie Young is one of the most underrated and overlooked guards in the WNBA. The clear second option next to A'ja Wilson, she's been sensational in the playoffs.

In four playoff games against the Storm and Fever, she's averaged 19 points and is shooting 53.7 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from beyond the arc.

In the Aces' Game 1 89-73 loss against Indiana, it was Young who led the way with 19 points. Mind you, she was this productive having shot 9 of 16 from the field, and 1 of 5 from three. Where Wilson was struggling, Young picked up the slack.

Can Jackie Young, Aces Avoid a 0-2 Deficit?

"Putback" Jackie saved the season, and now she gets a chance to help lead the Aces in Game 2. Last game she more than proved she can become the top scorer, and do so without hitting a free-throw.

While Wilson is likely to bounce back tonight, Las Vegas will undeniably need Young to even the series. Soaring over this line in three of the last four outings against the Fever, it's a tough matchup for Young. Sure, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, among others are out with injury. Even so, the Fever allow the second fewest points to guards.

It's been a different story in the playoffs, given Young and Allisha Gray scored 19, 19, and 20 points against the Fever. Indiana likes to push the pace, ranking No. 1 in that category i the playoffs. I'm expecting scoring opportunities here.

Final WNBA Playoffs Fever vs Aces Game 2 best bet and prediction: Jackie Young OVER 16.5 Points (-125 FanDuel)

In three home playoff games, Young has averaged 17 points per game, and performed significantly better at home this year. In 22 games in Sin City, Young averaged 19.3 points, where she put up 13.7 points per game in 22 games on the road.

• While the matchup is tough, take the home crowd, and the fact she's been consistent in the playoffs. I'm taking Jackie Young to record over 16.5 points today. With a 60.2 EFG percentage, her playoff usage is at a 26.1 percent under head coach Becky Hammon. 

Spread Bet: Fever vs Aces

Fever ATS Record: 24-20-1
Aces ATS Record: 23-23

• Indiana Fever +9 (-112 FanDuel)

My third best bet for Tuesday, I placed one unit on the Indiana Fever to cover +9-point spread against the Las Vegas Aces.

Can the Aces come out and win by 20 tonight? Sure, but let's look at the stats. I do believe the spread is greatly inflated for Las Vegas.

Although the Fever have a much different roster with Caitlin Clark on the bench, the Fever are 3-0 vs the Aces over their last three head-t0-head matchups. Not to mention, they've covered the spread in three straight games.

With a 24-20-1 ATS record on the season, the Fever have a next player up mentality. And as long as Kelsey Mitchell continues to play at an MVP level, I'm not fading them today. No where suggests Vegas covers by that much, especially in a playoff game.

Will The Fever Take a 2-0 Series Lead?

Aside from the Aces' 102-77 Game 1 victory over the Storm, the remainder of the first-round was decided by three points or less. Now they headed into Game 2 after losing to the Fever by 16 points.

Indiana pulled off the improbable, defeating the No. 3 Atlanta Dream 2-1. While their only loss was 12 points, they held a +19 point differential in the remaining games.

They head on the road tonight, where the Fever has a 11-11-1 road ATS record, and covered in two of three away games in the playoffs.

On paper, the Aces have the superior team, or do they? We can't sleep on all-stars Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, who built the Fevers' foundation. Natasha Howard is a respected defensive player, and got going early on the defensive end. There's also an argument that Odyssey Sims should be a full-time starter (she scored 17 points).

Final WNBA Playoffs Fever vs Aces Game 2 best bet and prediction: Indiana Fever +9 (-112 FanDuel)

We saw Aliyah Boston lock up A'ja Wilson, and that should be a battle all series long. Combine that with Steph White, who's not afraid to dive into her bench. Overall, the Fever scored 89 points, exposing the defense, and shot 50 percent from the field.

• Give the circumstances, I'm laying the points with the Fever tonight. They have nothing to lose, which makes them even more dangerous. With that, I do expect the Aces to play with urgency tonight.