Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Jun 2026
WNBA Betting Preview: Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire
The Phoenix Mercury battle the Portland Fire at Moda Center, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, June 5.
We can’t resist going for the Fire on the Moneyline, with our prediction made with confidence and there is -130 on offer that they get the better of the Mercury.
Phoenix Mercury got the win in their previous game. A 72-68 triumph occurred on the road at Climate Pledge Arena when playing Seattle Storm.
Portland Fire lost on the road in their last game. Golden State Valkyries won 95-77 at Chase Center.
| WNBA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8
Fire
|
6 | 5 | 913 | 946 | -33 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 1L |
13
Mercury
|
3 | 8 | 902 | 947 | -45 | 1-4 | 2-4 | 1W |
Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire Prediction & Picks
Dive into our full Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
We believe that Fire should prove too strong in this WNBA contest. Therefore, we’re confidently backing them to win and there’s lots of juice in the -130 on offer.
We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the WNBA action.
Key Mercury vs Fire stats:
Fire Moneyline Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this WNBA bet.
Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for the Fire can take a look at the Match Result & Total lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over points prediction for more juice.
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Player Prop Picks
Emily Engstler (Fire) is available at -101 to finish with Under 4.5 rebounds. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting her to make a total that falls below the line.
Latest Emily Engstler Player Prop Odds
Carla Leite (Fire) can be backed to record Under 13.5 points at -110. This gives us confidence that she might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
Latest Carla Leite Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Fire on the moneyline, along with Over 161.5 and Emily Engstler (Fire) to have Under 4.5 rebounds.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same basketball game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
82
-
86
Fire
The Fire are available at huge odds to register a 86-82 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.
Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline odds are -130 that Portland Fire win, while Phoenix Mercury have been chalked up at +106. The leading WNBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 56% chance of success.
2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 161.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 161.5 at -114.
The top basketball sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to most matchups. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Kahleah Copper is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -111 that she gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.
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Phoenix Mercury Stats
Portland Fire Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 7 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 168.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 161.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.30 pts and allowed 88.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 167.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 170.00 pts in the previous 7 home games
- Over 161.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 7 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 84.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.29 pts and allowed 86.71 pts in the last 7 home games
WNBA Table Select Season
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
Lynx
|
8 | 2 | 905 | 794 | 111 | 3-2 | 5-0 | 6W |
2
Dream
|
6 | 3 | 749 | 716 | 33 | 3-1 | 3-2 | 1L |
3
Aces
|
6 | 3 | 807 | 770 | 37 | 0-2 | 6-1 | 2W |
4
Wings
|
6 | 3 | 790 | 734 | 56 | 3-2 | 3-1 | 3W |
5
Valkyries
|
6 | 4 | 865 | 801 | 64 | 4-2 | 2-2 | 1L |
6
Liberty
|
6 | 4 | 876 | 831 | 45 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 3W |
7
Fever
|
5 | 4 | 817 | 783 | 34 | 4-2 | 1-2 | 1W |
|
8
Fire
|
6 | 5 | 913 | 946 | -33 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 1L |
9
Mystics
|
4 | 4 | 674 | 682 | -8 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 1W |
10
Tempo
|
5 | 5 | 888 | 898 | -10 | 2-2 | 3-3 | 1L |
11
Sparks
|
4 | 5 | 791 | 826 | -35 | 1-4 | 3-1 | 2L |
12
Sky
|
3 | 6 | 734 | 780 | -46 | 0-4 | 3-2 | 5L |
|
13
Mercury
|
3 | 8 | 902 | 947 | -45 | 1-4 | 2-4 | 1W |
14
Storm
|
3 | 8 | 832 | 894 | -62 | 2-4 | 1-4 | 4L |
15
Sun
|
2 | 9 | 831 | 972 | -141 | 1-3 | 1-6 | 1L |
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