- Up 1-0 in the best-of-three first-round series, the Las Vegas Aces can eliminate the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night
- Coming off an 11-point win on Sunday, the Aces are 7.5-point home favorites in Game 2
- Below, see the Storm vs Aces odds, predictions, and picks for Sep. 24
The first elimination games of the 2024 WNBA playoffs take place on Tuesday night, including in Las Vegas where the Aces (27-13, 13-7 home) have a chance to send the Seattle Storm (25-15, 11-9 away) packing.
Game 2 between Seattle and Las Vegas is scheduled to tip off at 6:30 pm PT/9:30 pm ET tonight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, and the Storm vs Aces odds heavily favor the two-time defending champions ending the series tonight.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces Odds for Game 2
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | +7.5 (-105) | +300 | O 158.5 (-105) |
| Las Vegas Aces | -7.5 (-115) | -400 | U 158.5 (-115) |
Las Vegas is listed as a 7.5-point home favorite and a hyper-short -400 bet on the moneyline. The Storm come back as +300 road underdogs while the game total is sitting at 158.5, three full points lower than the series-opener on Sunday.
Odds as of Sep. 24 at ESPN Bet. Get the ESPN Bet promo code today.
The Aces narrowly covered Game 1, holding the Storm to an incomprehensible two points in the entire fourth quarter en route to an 11-point victory (78-67) as 9.5-point favorites.
A’Ja Wilson had a game-high 21 points for Las Vegas but was just 9-of-21 from the field. The 34-year-old Skylar Diggins-Smith had a team-high 16 points and eight assists for the Storm.
Playing her first game back from a four-game injury absence, Jewell Loyd, Seattle’s leading scorer at 19.7 PPG, had just six points on 2-of-8 shooting in 26 minutes of action.
Storm Collapse in Fourth Quarter … Again
It would be easy to write off Seattle’s miserable fourth quarter on Sunday as a one-off anomaly. But in truth, it’s the second time in two games that the Storm have completely collapsed in the fourth quarter against the Aces. In their last regular-season meeting, exactly a week ago (Sep. 17), the Aces led by a bucket (63-61) heading into the final frame, where they would outscore Seattle 22-11 and run away with an 85-72 road victory.
Loyd’s missed that game with a knee injury.
Obviously less than 100% in Game 1, Loyd’s over/under point total for Game 2 has been set at just 16.5 with the under significantly favored at -130.
After the victory, the Aces moved to +260 in the WNBA Championship odds. They continue to sit second behind the New York Liberty (+150) and just ahead of the third-favorite Minnesota Lynx (+300). No other team is shorter than +700 after the first day of postseason action.
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces Predictions & Picks
The last two Storm/Aces games have been equal parts encouraging and concerning for Seattle. On the one hand, they have looked like Las Vegas’ equal for 30 minutes. On the other hand, the Aces have showed their championship mettle late, reaching a level Seattle clearly doesn’t have yet.
In this elimination game, though, I am going to back Seattle to start strong. Loyd should have her legs back under her in her second game back, and the Storm have done a fine job defensively on Wilson in each of the last two games, holding her to 42 total points on 46.2% shooting.
- Storm first-half moneyline (+185)
- Under 158.5 (-110)
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The Seattle Storm will face off against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series on September 24th. The Storm currently hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series after a dominant performance in Game 1.
Betting odds for Game 2 have the Storm as slight favorites, with most sportsbooks giving them a -3.5 point spread. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 168.5.
The Storm are led by superstar Breanna Stewart, who had a phenomenal Game 1 with 37 points and 15 rebounds. Stewart is a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court and will be a key player for the Storm in Game 2.
The Aces, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and even up the series. A’ja Wilson, who was named the WNBA MVP this season, will need to have a big game for the Aces to come out on top.
In terms of predictions, the Storm have the momentum after their Game 1 win and are likely to come out strong in Game 2. The Aces will need to step up their defense and find a way to contain Stewart if they want to have a chance at winning.
As for picks, taking the Storm with the -3.5 point spread seems like a safe bet given their strong performance in Game 1. The over/under of 168.5 points is a bit trickier, but with both teams having high-powered offenses, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a high-scoring game.
Overall, Game 2 between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces is shaping up to be an exciting matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. Fans can expect a competitive game with two of the best teams in the WNBA battling it out for a crucial win in the series.
