WNBA Betting Preview: Portland Fire vs Washington Mystics
The Portland Fire square off against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment and Sports Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, July 16.
Fire and Mystics to Serve Up Points Frenzy
There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 163.5 points between the Fire and the Mystics. Our prediction is priced up at -106 which looks well worth taking.
Previous H2H Saw Mystics Win in Overtime
Portland Fire were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut Sun claimed a 90-87 win.
Washington Mystics won last time out by a 79-62 scoreline. It was on the road against Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Mystics beat the Fire when the teams last met. It was a 124-123 (OT) scoreline at Entertainment and Sports Arena.
7
Mystics
12
10
1785
1831
-46
5-5
7-5
2W
10
Fire
10
14
2039
2188
-149
6-6
4-8
1L
Portland Fire vs Washington Mystics Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our Portland Fire vs Washington Mystics betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re surprised that the total line is 163.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these WNBA teams take to the court. Take the -106 and cheer on points.
Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable WNBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Key Fire vs Mystics stats:
The 163.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Fire games.The 163.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Fire games.The 163.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Fire games.Over 163.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Bridget Carleton (Fire) can be wagered to score Over 12.5 points at -125. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see her cover the line.
Latest Bridget Carleton Player Prop Odds
Shakira Austin (Mystics) can be backed to record Under 9.5 rebounds at -141. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on her to fall short when it comes to rebounds.
Latest Shakira Austin Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for the Mystics to win by a 89-79 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.
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Portland Fire vs Washington Mystics Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Giving Mystics Plenty of Respect
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Washington Mystics as -233 favorites for this WNBA game, implying that they are 70% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portland Fire are trading at +186.
The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 163.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 163.5, the odds are -106.
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Betting Lines & Odds
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Point Spread
Total Points
Sonia Citron Favorite to Score the Most Baskets
The favorite to land the most baskets is Sonia Citron. Odds of -108 can be found for her scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -123 for her to go Under.
Player Points
Sonia Citron (Mystics)
Shakira Austin (Mystics)
Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)
Carla Leite (Fire)
Player Assists
Carla Leite (Fire)
Shakira Austin (Mystics)
Sonia Citron (Mystics)
Bridget Carleton (Fire)
Emily Engstler (Fire)
Sarah Ashlee Barker (Fire)
Player Rebounds
Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)
Shakira Austin (Mystics)
Emily Engstler (Fire)
Sarah Ashlee Barker (Fire)
Sonia Citron (Mystics)
Bridget Carleton (Fire)
Carla Leite (Fire)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Portland Fire Stats
Washington Mystics Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 186.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 183.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 163.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.30 pts and allowed 97.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 96.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 159.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 163.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.60 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 home games
Expert Analysis by Kevin Collins
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