The Washington Mystics and Portland Fire meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 17 of their last 26 games. The Mystics have lost 3 of their last 4 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 16.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 16.6 points and 2.6 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire look for a win after winning 4 of their last 6 games. The Fire have lost 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 86.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 90.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.5 points and 6.2 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.6 points and 4.5 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Fire’s last three games.
- The Mystics have lost five of their last seven games as road favorites.
- The Fire have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Fire have lost each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mystics have covered the spread in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last eight Sunday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Fire’s last four home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Emily Engstler is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
- Megan DiLeo is one of only five players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Sonia Citron ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.6%) this season.
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks T7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (16.6%).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for second-chance points (362) this season.
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.4).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.8).
Fire vs Mystics Injury Report
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Fire vs Mystics Prediction
We’ve been on the Mystics a lot this season, and while they’re not the same team on the road or in the favorite role, they’re still comfortably the better team. The Fire don’t play a lick of defense, and home court hasn’t made much of a difference for them this season. The Mystics are fighting for playoff seeding, so a game like this is a gift. Don’t blow it. You can argue this line is soft. Give me the Mystics and the reasonable number.