Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Preview, Prediction and Odds | WNBA Regular Season (September 11)

In what promises to be an exciting WNBA regular season matchup, the defending champions Las Vegas Aces will take on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever on Wednesday. The highly anticipated game has generated significant buzz, as it will feature a showdown between Rookie of the Year frontrunner Clark and MVP favorite A'ja Wilson.

Wilson missed the Aces' previous game against the New York Liberty due to an ankle injury. However, she is expected to return for this clash as she is not listed on Las Vegas' injury report.

It will be the third meeting of the season between the teams, with the Aces winning both the previous matchups. In terms of the overall head-to-head record, Las Vegas holds a 36-19 advantage over Indiana.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Preview, Prediction and Odds

The 2024 WNBA regular season game between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever is scheduled to take place on September 11 (Wednesday) at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

The game will be telecast live on MeTV Indianapolis, Fox 5 Vegas and SSSEN. The live streaming will be available on the WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Las Vegas Aces (-125) vs Indiana Fever (+105)

Spread: Las Vegas Aces (-1.5) vs Indiana Fever (+1.5)

Total over/under: Las Vegas Aces (o177.5-110) vs Indiana Fever (u177.5-110)

Editor's Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Preview

The Indiana Fever are currently playing their best basketball of the season, having won eight of their last 10 games. Christie Sides' team is ranked sixth in the league and holds third place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 19-17 record.

Indiana boasts the third-best offense in the league, averaging 84.7 points per game while leading the league with a 45.2% shooting from the field. They are also second in three-point shooting, hitting 35.2% from beyond the arc.

Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Lexie Hull have made the Fever's offense electric. Clark, who leads the league in assists, heads into this matchup after winning her third consecutive Eastern Conference Player of the Week award.

On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces have shown inconsistency in the second half of the season. Since the Olympic break, Becky Hammon's team has won just six of their 11 games.

Despite this, A'ja Wilson and the Aces are ranked fourth in the league and second in the Western Conference with a 22-13 record. Las Vegas has the top offense in the league, averaging 86.4 points per game on 44.6% shooting, the second-best field goal percentage.

Two-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is having a historic season and is on track to become the first player in league history to average 25 points and 10 rebounds in a single season.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Predicted Staring Lineups

Las Vegas Aces: Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Megan Gustafson, Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray.

Indiana Fever: Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, NaLyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Prediction

The matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever is shaping up to deliver high-caliber basketball that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Given the Fever's recent strong performances, expect Caitlin Clark to lead her team to another home victory. However, fans can also expect a tightly contested game, likely decided by fewer than five points.