Portland Fire vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jul 2026
WNBA Betting Preview: Portland Fire vs Minnesota Lynx
The Portland Fire face the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, July 18.
We don’t think the Fire will be heavily beaten against the Lynx. Our betting prediction is to take them at an appealing +13.5, with odds of -105 available.
Portland Fire got the win in their previous game. A 75-56 triumph occurred on the road at Entertainment and Sports Arena when playing Washington Mystics.
Minnesota Lynx last game saw them claim a 96-87 home win over Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Lynx beat the Fire when the teams last met. It was a 107-74 scoreline at Target Center.
| WNBA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
Lynx
|
19 | 6 | 2270 | 2048 | 222 | 9-4 | 10-2 | 4W |
9
Fire
|
11 | 14 | 2114 | 2244 | -130 | 6-6 | 5-8 | 1W |
Portland Fire vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction & Picks
From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Portland Fire vs Minnesota Lynx betting tips covers it all.
Game Prediction
The underdogs have been given a +13.5 betting line on the points spread. We think Fire can avoid a heavy defeat in this WNBA contest and you can play them at -105.
Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate WNBA predictions possible.
Key Fire vs Lynx stats:
Fire +13.5 Probability
If you go by the top basketball sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Emily Engstler (Fire) is available at -128 to finish with Under 2.5 assists. There’s no reason to oppose our instinct, so we’ll bet on her failing to cover the Player Assists total here.
Latest Emily Engstler Player Prop Odds
Carla Leite (Fire) is available at -175 to have Under 2.5 rebounds. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.
Latest Carla Leite Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Fire +13.5 on the spread, Over 175.5 and Emily Engstler (Fire) to get Under 2.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
87
-
96
Lynx
Rather than betting on the Lynx to win, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 96-87 victory in their favor.
Portland Fire vs Minnesota Lynx 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 betting odds give Minnesota Lynx a 90% chance of winning this WNBA game which means they’re overwhelming -909 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portland Fire are trading at +570.
The current spread is 13.5 and the total points line is 175.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 175.5, the odds are -110.
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Olivia Miles is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -103 that she goes Over 18.5 points and -128 when it comes to Under.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Portland Fire Stats
Minnesota Lynx Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -13.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 182.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 180.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 175.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 175.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.40 pts and allowed 94.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 95.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 172.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 176.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 175.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 175.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.40 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.60 pts and allowed 82.90 pts in the last 10 home games
WNBA Table Select Season
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Lynx
|
19 | 6 | 2270 | 2048 | 222 | 9-4 | 10-2 | 4W |
2
Valkyries
|
18 | 7 | 2055 | 1903 | 152 | 10-3 | 8-4 | 8W |
3
Aces
|
17 | 7 | 2158 | 2062 | 96 | 7-5 | 10-2 | 1L |
4
Wings
|
16 | 8 | 2147 | 2049 | 98 | 7-3 | 9-5 | 5W |
5
Dream
|
15 | 10 | 2230 | 2126 | 104 | 8-4 | 7-6 | 2W |
6
Fever
|
15 | 10 | 2347 | 2243 | 104 | 9-5 | 6-5 | 1W |
7
Liberty
|
13 | 11 | 2108 | 2027 | 81 | 7-5 | 6-6 | 3L |
8
Mystics
|
12 | 11 | 1841 | 1906 | -65 | 5-6 | 7-5 | 1L |
|
9
Fire
|
11 | 14 | 2114 | 2244 | -130 | 6-6 | 5-8 | 1W |
10
Sparks
|
10 | 14 | 2131 | 2251 | -120 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
11
Tempo
|
10 | 15 | 2218 | 2307 | -89 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 2L |
12
Sky
|
9 | 16 | 2178 | 2235 | -57 | 5-7 | 4-9 | 2W |
13
Mercury
|
8 | 17 | 2082 | 2182 | -100 | 3-8 | 5-9 | 4L |
14
Sun
|
6 | 18 | 1913 | 2073 | -160 | 4-10 | 2-8 | 1W |
15
Storm
|
6 | 21 | 2197 | 2333 | -136 | 4-8 | 2-13 | 4L |
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