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Aces vs. Fever playoffs prediction, picks: A’ja Wilson dominates again in Game 2

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Smith, M. (2026, September 29). Aces vs. Fever playoffs prediction, picks: A’ja Wilson dominates again in Game 2. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/betting/aces-vs-fever-prediction-wnba-playoff-picks-odds-best-bets-for-game-2/

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In Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, despite being slight underdogs after their first-round series opener loss, oddsmakers predict a close matchup with the Fever as 1.5-point favorites and an Over/Under of 183.5 points. The article highlights A’ja Wilson’s dominant performance in Game 1 where she scored 38 points with exceptional shooting efficiency and emphasizes her continued impact expected in Game 2, recommending betting on Wilson to score over 38.5 points plus rebounds.

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A'ja Wilson dominated Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, scoring 38 points and grabbing 16 rebounds against the Indiana Fever. Despite this strong performance, Caitlin Clark led Indiana to an 99-89 victory in Game 2 with 27 points and 15 assists, becoming the first player to achieve a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game. The series is now tied at one game each, setting up a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas. Stephanie White emphasized the need for her team to improve on defense while also capitalizing on offensive opportunities against the high-scoring Aces. Wilson's defensive intensity and Clark's ability to energize both ends of the court highlight the contrasting strengths of these playoff contenders.

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The Aces made a statement in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Fever. asserted

Aces → make → Fever

Indiana played at a high level against Las Vegas in the regular season, but in the WNBA playoff series opener the Aces’ message was clear: There’s a difference between high level and championship level. asserted

message → play → level

Now, the two teams head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a potential closeout Game 2. asserted

teams → head → Game

Despite the Game 1 outcome, oddsmakers opened the spread with the Fever listed as 1.5-point favorites and the Over/Under sitting at 183.5. asserted

Under → open → 183.5

Aces vs. Fever prediction, best bet Navigating a best-of-three series is always tough because the desperation is at peak levels, especially in Game 2. asserted

desperation → navigate → Game

The Fever have to flush the loss, turn around and get ready to defend home court or their season is over. asserted

season → have → court

There are certainly some things they can clean up going into this game. asserted

they → be → game

They committed 17 turnovers and allowed a season-high 28 points off those turnovers. asserted

They → commit → turnovers

On the flip side they were unable to take advantage of the Aces’ 17 turnovers, scoring just 18 points off those mistakes. asserted

they → take → mistakes

One thing it seems they won’t be able to do is stop A’ja Wilson, who was in rare form in Game 1. asserted

who → seem → Game

She tied her playoff career-high with 38 points in the win, but the difference in this game compared to her others was the efficiency. asserted

difference → tie → others

She shot 15-of-19 from the floor, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. The Fever have no answer for Wilson, who was scoring at will. asserted

who → shoot → will

Wilson is the rare breed of player who can raise her level in the postseason and whether the Fever can meet it or not, it’s clear she’ll bring the intensity again for Game 2. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps She has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive playoff games and has notched double-digit rebounds in every game against the Aces this season. asserted

She → raise → Aces

I’ll bet on Wilson to continue to dominate as a scorer and rebounder in Game 2. asserted

Wilson → bet → Game

The Pick: A’ja Wilson Over 38.5 Points + Rebounds (-108, BetRivers) Why Trust New York Post Betting Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. asserted

Smith → trust → 2017

He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. asserted

He → ’ → NBA

He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props. asserted

He → spend → props

Aces vs. Fever playoffs prediction, picks: A’ja Wilson dominates again in Game 2

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