The Seattle Storm and Portland Fire meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 23 of their last 26 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 7 straight road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 82.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 88.3 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16.9 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 15.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire needs a win after losing 15 of its last 22 games. The Fire have lost 6 of their last 9 home games.
The Portland Fire is averaging 86.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last 16 games following a road loss.
- The favorites have won each of the Fire’s last six games at Moda Center.
- The Fire have covered the spread in each of their last six Saturday games.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Fire have lost each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Storm have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Fire’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Storm’s last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Bridget Carleton ranks 1st amongst qualified players in the Western Conference for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.
- Megan DiLeo is one of only three players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Flau’jae Johnson ranks 7th in the league for fast break points (75) this season.
- Jade Melbourne ranks 15th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (5.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for second chance points (307) this season.
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for second chance points per game (9.9) this season.
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.5).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for field goal percentage this season (43.3%).
Fire vs Storm 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. Bridget Carleton is probable despite a foot issue.
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision. Katie Lou Samuelson is questionable with a knee injury.
Fire vs Storm Prediction
The Fire are getting good news in the injury department with Carleton and Oblak listed as probable. The Fire are coming off a flawless performance against the Tempo and have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time since May 27. For me, the Fire is an easy pick. They’re at home and coming off a strong showing. While more competitive than their record, the Storm still find ways to lose. We’re laying 1.5 points to fade a Storm team that hasn’t won a game in a month and has won 3 games since May 27. The Storm are 2-16 SU on the road. I have to lay the small number with the Fire.