The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces meet again on July 12, 2026, a week after Indiana won 84-68 with both A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark sidelined — and the rematch line hinges on whether the two stars are back.
The Indiana Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces again on July 12, 2026 in a quick rematch of a July 5 meeting Indiana won 84-68 despite missing Caitlin Clark. For bettors, the story is availability: the Aces sat four-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) A’ja Wilson and the Fever held out Clark, and both are expected back soon. Whichever way their status breaks will move the number more than any matchup edge.
Key Facts:
• Indiana beat Las Vegas 84-68 on July 5, 2026 without Caitlin Clark (back) or A’ja Wilson (ankle) — ESPN
• Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points; Aliyah Boston added 18 points and 10 rebounds — ESPN
• The Aces entered that game 15-6; Jackie Young led them with 15 points in their lowest-scoring outing of the season — ESPN
• A’ja Wilson had missed three straight games; Clark was out a third game but has returned to practice — ESPN
• The rematch is July 12, 2026, with both stars’ availability the key market variable — Covers
How Indiana won the first meeting without Clark
The Fever controlled the game through their supporting cast. Kelsey Mitchell poured in 27 points, Aliyah Boston posted an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double, and a 9-2 third-quarter run of threes turned a one-point half-time edge into a 68-55 lead after three. Las Vegas, without Wilson, managed just 68 points, its lowest of the season.
That result showed Indiana can hang with the Aces even without its headline star. If Clark returns on July 12, the Fever add a dimension they lacked a week earlier.
Why availability drives the July 12 line
This is a game where the injury report is the market. Wilson, a four-time MVP, is the engine of the Las Vegas offence; her return would swing the Aces’ moneyline sharply back in their favour. Clark reshapes Indiana’s ceiling. Aces coach Becky Hammon suggested before the first meeting that Wilson would likely have played in a playoff game — these mid-season rest calls are precautionary.
Form and season context
Las Vegas at 15-6 is a title-level side built around Wilson, with Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray supporting. Indiana, powered by Mitchell and Boston, can compete on the road. The head-to-head is close enough that a single star’s status outweighs any structural edge.
Match-Up & Markets
Favourite: with both stars healthy, the Aces (15-6) project as home favourites given their depth and Wilson’s return; the exact moneyline and spread post closer to tip-off and swing on the injury reports. Confirm the current line and format (American +/- or decimal) at your book before betting.
Predicted result: a close game. If both play, the Aces edge a tight one at home behind Wilson; if Clark sits again, Indiana’s Mitchell-and-Boston core can keep it close as on July 5. Lean under until both lineups are confirmed.
Props worth a look:
- Kelsey Mitchell points — 27 in the first meeting; she carries the load whenever Clark is limited.
- Aliyah Boston double-double — 18 and 10 last time out; a reliable rebounding floor against the Aces frontcourt.
- A’ja Wilson points, if active — a returning four-time MVP is a natural bounce-back spot, but only once she is confirmed.
What to fade: laying a big number before the injury reports drop. With Wilson and Clark both in question, an early spread is fragile — a single late scratch can move it several points, so chasing a pre-news line carries outsized risk.
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FAQ
Q: Who won the last Fever vs Aces game?
A: Indiana won 84-68 on July 5, 2026, without Caitlin Clark and against an Aces side missing A’ja Wilson. Kelsey Mitchell led with 27 points.
Q: Will Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson play on July 12?
A: Both are expected back and Clark has returned to practice, but neither was confirmed as of July 11 — the biggest swing factor on the line.
Q: Who is favourite for Fever vs Aces on July 12?
A: With both healthy, the Aces (15-6) project as home favourites, but the line hinges on the injury reports.
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