Storm vs. Aces Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: WNBA Best Bets for Sept. 18
Seattle stunned Las Vegas in Game 2 to even the series, and I’m anticipating another tightly-contested affair as I put together my Storm vs. Aces prediction for the decisive Game 3. Tonight's tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena (ESPN) in Las Vegas.
For my WNBA picks, I anticipate Aces superstar A’ja Wilson to be the engine at both ends of the floor for Las Vegas, and I’m riding the Over on one of her player props.
🏀 Storm vs. Aces prediction
WNBA expert picks for Wednesday; odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Aces (-340 via bet365) ⭐
- Against the spread pick: Storm +8.5 (-115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Over 159.5 (-105 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐
📝 Storm vs. Aces preview & best bet
⛈️ Storm +8.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐
I’m back on the Storm after they found a way to pull out Game 2 on home court with a stirring run in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter.
I’m aware the Aces crushed Seattle on home court in Game 1, but close games have defined their season series. I expect the Storm’s dynamic duo of Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins to try to replicate their devastating two-man game from Game 2, when they combined for 50 points on better than 50% shooting combined from the field. Seattle is a veteran-laden team, and I don’t think the scrutiny of a win-or-go-home situation is likely to rattle them.
A $10 bet on Seattle to cover the spread would provide a profit of $8.70. The -115 odds from one of the best sportsbooks, BetMGM, have an implied probability of 53.49%.
💰 Best Storm vs. Aces player prop bet
⬆️ A’ja Wilson Over 35.5 points and rebounds (-102) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Storm haven’t had much of an answer for Wilson in the series so far. The MVP candidate is averaging 25 points and 10.5 rebounds per game on 56.7% shooting. Wilson is a good bet to play most, if not the entire game, if Seattle can keep things competitive.
I love Wilson’s chances to make a monster impact in the boxscore if she’s able to play somewhere in the area of 38 minutes in Game 3. The Storm were 12th of 13 WNBA teams in the regular season in points allowed in the paint per game (38.2). Wilson should feast.
A $10 wager on Wilson’s Over nets out a profit of $9.80 at FanDuel. The -102 odds have an implied probability of 50.50%.
📊 Storm vs. Aces odds: Sept. 18
WNBA odds update live in real time.
📈 Storm vs. Aces betting odds analysis
The Aces opened as the 7.5-point home betting favorite, with some of the best sports betting sites offering them as high as -8.5.
🔢 Storm vs. Aces stats
Season stats courtesy of WNBA.com.
| Storm (23-21) | Statistic (per game) | Aces (30-14) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | Net rating | 3.9 |
| 103.0 | Offensive rating | 105.9 |
| 100.1 | Defensive rating | 101.9 |
| 82.1 | Points | 83.6 |
| 80.1 | Points allowed | 80.7 |
| 30.9 | Rebounds | 33.5 |
| 21.3 | Assists | 19.6 |
| 12.3 | Turnovers | 13.0 |
| 45.0% | FG% | 43.9% |
| 34.2% | 3PT% | 35.1% |
📺 Storm vs. Aces game info
- When: Thursday, Sept. 18
- Tipoff: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas)
- How to watch: ESPN
❓ Storm vs. Aces FAQs
Who is favored to win Storm vs. Aces?
The Aces are the -340 moneyline betting favorite for Game 3 tonight.
What is the spread for Storm vs. Aces?
The Aces are the 7.5-point betting favorite against the Storm for Game 3 on Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
What is the Over/Under for Storm vs. Aces?
The total for Thursday’s game between the Aces and Storm is 159.5.
What are the best bets for Storm vs. Aces?
My best bets for Thursday’s game between the Aces and Storm are Seattle +8.5 (-115) and A’ja Wilson Over 35.5 points and rebounds (-102)
When is the Storm vs. Aces game?
Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, airing on ESPN.
How do WNBA odds work?
When betting on the WNBA, the point spread shows how many points the favorite needs to win by in order to cash the bet. For example, a favorite of -5.5 must win by 6 or more points to cover the spread, while an underdog at +5.5 must win outright or lose by 5 or fewer points to cover the spread.
Moneyline odds represent the payout for picking the outright winner (+200 means a $100 bet wins $200, while -200 means a $200 bet wins $100). Over/Unders let you wager on whether the combined total will be higher or lower than the set number.
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