The Portland Fire wrap up their road trip this Saturday, July 18, 2026 to take on the Minnesota Lynx in a cross-conference showdown. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PST.

Last time these two teams faced off it was a dominant 33-point victory for Minnesota just over a month ago. Now, Portland will look to even the season series.

Following the latest injury updates, both teams appear to be at full health. As a result, the data analysts at Dimers released their Fire-Lynx score prediction after conducting new simulations that took into account every element of matchup data.

The results of Dimers’ simulations were compared to updated sportsbook odds to compile the data-driven Lynx vs. Fire preview below.

Fire vs. Lynx betting preview

Explore the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Lynx-Fire matchup at the Target Center.

This prediction and best bet for Saturday’s WNBA matchup between the Fire and Lynx is from Dimers.com, a dependable source for sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

Key information on the Lynx-Fire matchup, including where the game is and what time it tips off.

Teams: Portland Fire vs. Minnesota LynxDate: Saturday, July 18, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. PSTLocation: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minn.)WNBA injuries: Check the latest updates to the official WNBA injury reportWNBA Saturday Odds

Polymarket is one of the best platforms to trade on ahead of tipoff. Here is the currently outlook of key markets for the Fire-Lynx WNBA Game.

Spread: Lynx -12.5 (58¢), Fire +12.5 (51¢)Moneyline: Lynx 87¢, Fire 16¢Total: Over/Under 172.5 (55¢/48¢)

The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Here are our top prediction market options, and available promo codes:

PlatformMLB Eligible?June ’26 Sign-Up BonusVerified Promo CodesPolymarketYes$50CUSE, MASS, OREGON, SILIVE, CLEVEKalshiYes$10SYRACUSE, OREGONLIVE1, MASSLIVE1, SILIVE, CLEVELANDNovigYes$50SYRACUSE, OREGON, MASSLIVE, CLEVELANDExpert prediction: Lynx vs. Fire

Using trusted data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday’s Lynx vs. Fire matchup.

According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, the Lynx are more likely to beat the Fire at the Target Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Lynx a 88.0% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Fire at -12.5 have a 50.6% chance of covering the spread. The over/under total of 172.5 points leans 51.3% toward the under.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Fire vs. Lynx best bet

Our top pick for Saturday’s game is to bet on Under 172.5 (48¢). With around a 51.3% probability, it offers a great edge to capitalize on ahead of the showdown.

This betting advice is formulated through world-class modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed investments.

Win prediction for Fire vs. Lynx

Dimers’ predicted final score for the Portland vs. Minnesota game on Saturday has the Lynx winning 92-79.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average outcome following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

WNBA player props: Saturday

WNBA player prop bets offer a popular way to place wagers on the Fire vs. Lynx matchup without having to bet on the outcome of the game itself.

Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects how each team’s leading players will perform at the Target Center.

Carla Leite is expected to step up for the Fire with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Lynx, Natasha Howard is projected to finish with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Projected Box Score for Fire-LynxPortland FirePlayerPTSREBASTC. Leite1224B. Carleton942E. Engstler742S. Barker1042M. Gustafon1141Minnesota LynxPlayerPTSREBASTK. McBride1733N. Howard1573C. Williams1555O. Miles1444N. Coffey852WNBA Saturday: Fire vs. Lynx

Get ready for Saturday’s matchup between the Fire and Lynx, which is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. PST. We emphasize that all of the WNBA best bets and WNBA predictions in this article are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Fire vs. Lynx matchup, and they are accurate at the time of publication. They are intended to assist you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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