Portland Fire (W) vs Lynx Prediction 13 August 2026
🔊 In this WNBA regular season clash, the Portland Fire take on the Minnesota Lynx. Both teams boast solid offensive potential, but the Lynx certainly come into this matchup as the favorites. Still, the hosts are more than capable of dictating a high tempo, which could have a significant impact on how the game unfolds.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these teams took place fairly recently, in mid-July, with Minnesota coming out on top 101-93. Their previous clash in June also saw the Lynx claim victory, this time in dominant fashion with a 107-74 win.
Head-to-head statistics Portland Fire (W) - Lynx
Portland Fire (W) Team Overview
At the moment, Portland are struggling, posting a win rate of just 38.2%. Their main issue has been a leaky defense, conceding nearly 92 points per game on average. Home-court advantage is unlikely to make much of a difference given these defensive woes. Nearly every game involving the hosts turns into a high-scoring affair, with Fire’s average total sitting at 178 points. It’s reasonable to expect the hosts, fully aware of their underdog status, to push for an all-out shootout. That’s likely their only way to keep this contest competitive, even if their chances remain slim.
Match Results: Portland Fire (W)
Minnesota Lynx (W) Team Overview
Minnesota are in excellent form, having won nine of their last ten games. They recently handled Dallas with ease (103-90), and before that, left Las Vegas with no chance (98-87). The team are playing with confidence and enjoying a great run of morale. The road factor is unlikely to faze the Lynx - this is one of the league’s top sides, boasting a well-balanced roster and sharp execution in every aspect of the game. Whenever possible, the visitors prefer an attacking style, which allows them to conserve energy on defense while entertaining the fans. On average, Minnesota put up 92 points per game - a stat they look set to reinforce once again.
Match Results: Minnesota Lynx (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 48;
- Today's home team averages 18.5, while the visitors average 29.5.
First Quarter Stats: Portland Fire (W) (home) vs Minnesota Lynx (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 18 vs 16;
- Number of wins: 8 (44.44%) vs 7 (43.75%);
- Number of losses: 10 (55.56%) vs 9 (56.25%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 20.72 vs 21.25;
- Average points conceded: 20.94 vs 21.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 48.4 (scored - 23.6, conceded - 24.8) vs 45.9 (scored - 23.1, conceded - 22.8).
- Under 48.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Minnesota Lynx (W) away games (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 2;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 2.
Statistics: Portland Fire (W) vs Minnesota Lynx (W)
- number of tournament matches played: 32 vs 34;
- number of wins: 13 (38.24%) vs 30 (81.08%);
- number of losses: 21 (61.76%) vs 7 (18.92%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 8;
- number of away wins for the away team: 14.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 9;
- number of losses: 6 vs 1;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Portland Fire (W) won with a +14.5 points handicap in last 8 home games (WNBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The matchup features teams operating at very different levels. Minnesota are among the top contenders in the league, aiming for major achievements and deep playoff runs. Portland, on the other hand, are still searching for their identity - a newly formed squad with plenty of weaknesses, especially on the defensive end. Our editorial team expects a high-paced game, which should lead to a large number of shot attempts. Given these factors, the most logical bet here is on Minnesota to score over 96.5 points.
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Betting Tips: Portland Fire (W) - Minnesota Lynx (W)
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