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WNBA Best Bets: Top A’ja Wilson props for Aces at Liberty on 5/17/25

WNBA Best Bets: Top A’ja Wilson props for Aces at Liberty on 5/17/25

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By: Keagan Smith

The 2025 WNBA season fully kicks into gear with a three-game slate on Saturday, May 17. The day begins at 1 p.m. EST when the Las Vegas Aces travel to the Big Apple for a matchup against the defending champion New York Liberty.

This rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals looks like a fun one and a great way to start the day following Friday night’s regular-season openers. In this clash between contenders, three-time MVP A’ja Wilson squares off against the Liberty’s big three of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones. With so much star power on display, there’s no better time to get into this league — here’s the best A’ja Wilson prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday.

Best A’Ja Wilson prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

With the Liberty favored to win another title at +225 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, it’s not surprising whatsoever to see New York enter as the favorite in their home opener. The team comes in at -180 on the Moneyline, while Wilson’s Aces are four-point underdogs with +150 Moneyline odds.

As a three-time WNBA MVP with six All-Star selections, five All-WNBA nods, two championship rings, and numerous other accolades under her belt, there’s no question that Wilson remains the league’s top talent. Last season, she posted the best season of her seven-year career with a staggering 26.7 points and 11.9 rebounds per contest along with 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.6 blocks. There just nobody else in the W contributing across the board like Wilson does, plain and simple.

Dealing with a four-time All-Defensive selection and reigning WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones in the paint won’t be an easy task — still, Wilson should handle business as she always does. She tallied 21 points and nine boards against the Liberty the first time these teams matched up last season, then posted a 26-point, 11-board double-double in their second meeting. Sure, the 6-foot-6 Jones maintains a size advantage over the 6-foot-4 Wilson, but it won’t matter on Saturday.

Wilson will do her thing, even against a tough opponent. Watch for her to come out strong and post 25+ points to open the Aces 2025 campaign with a statement, and be sure to scoop up that prop bet at -135 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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