The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo meet Friday in WNBA action at the Rogers Arena. Here’s a Tempo vs Fire Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Fire Pick.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Fire have won 4 of their last 7 road games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 86.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 91.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.7 points and 6.2 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.5 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 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 20 of its last 23 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 5 straight home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 87.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 94.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 19.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. Nyara Sabally is the third double-digit scorer, and Kiki Rice is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The home team has won six of the Tempo’s last seven games.
- The Fire have lost four of their last five road games after winning as underdogs.
- The Tempo have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Tempo have lost each of their last 12 games.
- The favorites have won 15 of the Tempo’s last 16 games.
- The Fire have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tempo have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games.
Total Points Facts
- Four of the Fire’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Tempo’s last five Friday night games has gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Aneesah Morrow ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.5) this season.
- Brittney Sykes ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.7%) this season.
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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (33.4).
- The Toronto Tempo have recorded the longest losing streak in the WNBA this season (12 games).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (16.6%).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for second-chance points (349) this season.
Tempo vs Fire Injury Report
Maria Conde will be out for the Tempo with a calf injury. Marina Mabrey is out with an adductor injury. Nyara Sabally is out with a calf injury.
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury.
Tempo vs Fire Prediction
The Fire have beaten the Tempo twice already this season, including a win a couple of weeks ago. The Tempo are on a ridiculous losing streak, and I doubt that ends here when you see Saballay and Mabrey listed as out. The Tempo lose games at full strength; I don’t believe them being down two rotation players is going to help. The Fire have won 4 of their last 5 games and have covered 7 of their last 10 games. I’m laying the bucket with the Fire on the road.