The Minnesota Lynx and Portland Fire meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 21 of their last 26 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 4 straight road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 20 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 19 points and 7.3 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire needs a win after losing 15 of its last 23 games. The Fire have lost 6 of their last 10 home games.
The Portland Fire is averaging 87 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.5 points and 6.2 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Fire have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Fire have lost each of their last five games after winning as underdogs.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Fire’s last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Lynx’s last nine games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Megan DiLeo is one of only four players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Nyadiew Puoch ranks T44th amongst qualified Forwards for points per game (4.0) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Napheesa Collier has recorded 4+ steals + blocks in each of her last two games – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Courtney Williams has finished with a positive plus-minus in each of her last nine games – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for defensive rating this season (112.5).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (16.8%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (39.6%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.5).
Fire vs Lynx Injury Report
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury. Sarah Ashlee Barker is out with a knee injury. Teja Oblak is probable despite a knee issue. Carla Leite is questionable with knee soreness. Amy Okonkwo is out with a rest day.
Chloe Bibby is out for the Lynx due to personal reasons.
Fire vs Lynx Prediction
This is a lot of points for a road team, and it is a look-ahead spot for the Lynx with the Aces on deck. However, the Lynx are the best team in the league, so if there was a team that could handle business and move on its own. Also, the Fire have a handful of injuries, and the offensive horses are limited. The Fire are going to have issues competing for 40 minutes. I like the Lynx to pull away in the second half. I’ll lay the points with the road team.