Las Vegas Aces rout Seattle Storm in Game 1; Game 2 set for Tuesday in Seattle

The Las Vegas Aces opened their WNBA playoff series with a dominant 25-point victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday night and will try to close out the first round in Game 2 on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena.

Game 2 is scheduled to tip at 9:30 p.m. ET in Seattle. The Storm enter a must-win situation after the one-sided loss, while bookmakers list the Aces as 5.5-point favorites on the road ahead of Tuesday's matchup.

The Aces rode strong play from three-time MVP A'ja Wilson, who scored 29 points in 30 minutes in Game 1. Wilson entered the postseason averaging about 26 points and 12 rebounds while shooting roughly 52/59/88 on field-goal, 3-point and free-throw splits, a stretch that has coincided with Las Vegas' run of form; the Aces had not lost since Aug. 2 heading into the playoffs.

Betting interest has followed the Aces' recent surge. Sportsbooks listed Las Vegas as favorites to win again in Game 2, and operators are advertising special signup offers for new customers tied to the game. One such promotion from bet365 uses the promo code NYPBET, offering new users the chance to bet $5 and receive $200 in bonus bets regardless of the wager outcome.

The bet365 offer requires registration, a minimum $10 deposit and a promo-code entry of NYPBET during signup. It is available only to residents of Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. New customers must meet age and eligibility requirements: 21 and older in most states, 18 and older in Kentucky. Terms and conditions include minimum-odds requirements (no shorter than -500), exclusion of bonus-bet amounts from returns, and other time limits and restrictions.

The New York Post noted the Aces' momentum and Wilson's form as reasons oddsmakers favor Las Vegas for a potential series clincher on Tuesday. Betting promotions are common around playoff games and vary by operator; customers are advised to read full terms and conditions before participating.

For those concerned about problem gambling, resources are available. In many jurisdictions callers can dial 1-800-GAMBLER for help. The WNBA first-round matchup will resume Tuesday night with Seattle seeking to extend the series and Las Vegas attempting to advance.