Sparks vs Fire
September 20, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sparks -1.5
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The Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs. Fire Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs. Fire Pick.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire look for a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. The Fire have split their last 6 road games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 86.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 90.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.8 points and 6.3 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look to play spoiler after winning 3 of their last 5 games. The Sparks have split their last 4 home games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 87.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 92 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.2 points and 3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 14.4 points and 7 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Erica Wheeler is dishing out 5.1 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The Fire have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Sparks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight days’ games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Sparks have lost nine of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Fire have won each of their last three road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Fire have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Sparks’ last five games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Fire’s last four games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Erica Wheeler is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Rae Burrell is one of only 12 players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Carla Leite ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.8) this season.
- Nyadiew Puoch ranks 43rd amongst qualified Forwards for points per game (4.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (31.0).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.4).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for rebound percentage this season (47.1%).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for defensive rating this season (111.9).
Sparks vs Fire Injury Report
Cameron Brink is doubtful for the Sparks with an ankle injury. Dearica Hamby is doubtful with a knee injury. Aaliyah Nye is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury. Teja Oblak is out with a knee injury. Jordan Harrison is questionable with an ankle injury. Bridget Carleton is questionable with an ankle injury.
Sparks vs Fire Prediction
A lot of injuries for both teams that are in a free fall and waiting for the season to end. The difference here is the Sparks have been more competitive overall and are at home. There should be support for Ogwumike, as there are only a few more games left in her career. Also, the Fire have just been so awful defensively that any team with a pulse should beat them. We’re laying less than a full bucket. I have to side with the Sparks at home.
