The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 15 of its last 18 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 7 of its last 8 road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 87.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Isabelle Harrison is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire needs a win after losing 15 of its last 21 games. The Fire have lost 6 of their last 8 home games.
The Portland Fire is averaging 86.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 92.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.5 points and 6.2 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Tempo have lost each of their last nine night games.
- The favorites have won 10 of the Tempo’s last 11 games.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Fire have lost each of their last four home games.
- The Tempo have covered the spread in four of their last five road games.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Fire’s last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Fifteen of the Tempo’s last 18 night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Megan DiLeo is one of only three players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Nyadiew Puoch ranks 49th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (0.7) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Nyara Sabally ranks 16th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (0.9) this season.
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 17th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (16.9%).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for second chance points (299) this season.
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for blocks per game this season (3.1).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (33.4).
Fire vs Tempo 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 doubtful with a knee injury. Bridget Carleton is probable despite a foot issue.
Brittney Sykes is out for the Tempo with a foot injury. Marina Mabrey is questionable with a neck issue.
Fire vs Tempo Prediction
I considered the Tempo and the free bucket because the truth is I don’t want anything to do with either team. However, in a battle between two teams going nowhere fast, I’ll lean toward home court. The Fire have to win a home game eventually, and we still have no idea if Mabrey is going to play. If Mabrey suits up, you’d have to lean toward the Tempo. However, at the time of this writing, I’ll roll with the Fire and the small number at home. Not my favorite game on the card and one of the few games lately I have almost zero interest in overall.