Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The series is tied at 1:1 after two games. The Indiana Fever stunned everyone by taking the opener 89:73, but the Las Vegas Aces hit right back in Game 2 with a 90:68 rout. The series now moves to Indianapolis, where the hosts are traditionally more productive, and the crowd will expect a more competitive game and higher numbers on the scoreboard.
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever are especially dangerous on their home court. Their home average stands at 88.3 points per game, which is the best in the league. Across the regular season they averaged 84.9 points, and it was the home schedule that pulled those numbers up. Aliyah Boston shines on this floor, averaging 16.5 points in Indianapolis compared with 13.5 on the road. She totalled 16 points across the first two games of the series, but she is capable of a big step up at home. The squad showed in Game 1 that with aggressive offence and confident shot-making they can outperform the defending champions.
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces are the season’s favourites, a team with championship experience and a vast offensive arsenal. Their strength showed in Game 2, where they outplayed the opponents across the board. The key factor is offence. During a 16-game winning streak at the end of the regular season they averaged 88.6 points. In the play-offs, where defence usually tightens, the Aces remain capable of posting strong scoring numbers. It is important for the team to avoid a defensive lapse against the hosts’ starting five and to maintain a high tempo, where their depth can tell.
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction
The first two games finished with the under, but that was due to one-sided games and the losing side collapsing. With a more balanced contest, the offensive potential on both sides should be enough to clear the over. The Indiana Fever nearly average 90 at home, and the Las Vegas Aces regularly hit similar figures.
