Aces vs Portland Fire (W) Prediction 29 July 2026
🏀 The Las Vegas Aces are set to host the Portland Fire in a regular season WNBA clash. The home side remain among the frontrunners in the Western Conference, while the visitors trail just two spots behind. However, before heading into the week-long break, the Fire were struggling for form, prompting fans to hope the coaching staff have addressed their issues. We'll soon find out how their adjustments play out on the court.
Head-to-Head
📊So far, teams Las Vegas Aces (W) and Portland Fire (W) have had two official encounters, with the most recent one taking place on 10 July 2026. The match was held at the venue of Portland Fire (W) and ended with a score of 80:88.
Head-to-head statistics Aces - Portland Fire (W)
Las Vegas Aces (W) Team Overview
Las Vegas head into this matchup riding a wave of momentum, having won three of their last four games. Over their previous ten outings, the Aces have claimed six victories against four defeats, showcasing a consistent run of form as the regular season nears its conclusion. On the season, they average 90.6 points per game while conceding 86.7, but their last ten games have been even more impressive offensively, with the team pushing that number to 93.4 points per contest. Defensively, they've allowed a slightly higher 88 points on average during this stretch. The Aces’ key strengths lie in their high-powered offense and their ability to consistently break the 90-point mark, even when facing tough opposition.
Match Results: Las Vegas Aces (W)
Portland Fire (W) Team Overview
Portland are going through a rough patch in the league, with three wins and seven losses in their last ten games highlighting significant struggles in their overall play. The team have dropped two of their last three outings, and this run of poor form is eroding confidence ahead of a tough road trip against a formidable opponent. Over the course of the season, the visitors are averaging 84.8 points per game, but they’re also allowing opponents to score more than 90 - conceding an average of 90.4 points, a figure that has climbed to nearly 95 over their last ten contests. The main issue for the Fire lies in their defensive frailties: they are frequently exposed both on the perimeter and in the paint.
Match Results: Portland Fire (W)
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 2;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 0.
Statistics: Las Vegas Aces (W) vs Portland Fire (W)
- number of tournament matches played: 26 vs 27;
- number of wins: 19 (65.52%) vs 11 (37.93%);
- number of losses: 10 (34.48%) vs 18 (62.07%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 8;
- number of away wins for the away team: 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 3;
- number of losses: 4 vs 7;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Portland Fire (W) won with a +8.5 points handicap in last 8 games (WNBA).
- Portland Fire (W) won with a +8.5 points handicap in last 6 away games (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 96.5, for the away team - 84.5;
- average total points in H2H matches - 181.
Statistics: Las Vegas Aces (W) vs Portland Fire (W)
- average total in the tournament: 177.45 vs 175.24;
- average total points scored: 90.66 vs 84.83;
- average total points conceded: 86.79 vs 90.41;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 47.14 vs 40.93;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.1 vs 42.66;
- Las Vegas Aces (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 88.77;
- Portland Fire (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 85.73;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 93.4 (home - 89.2) vs 90.6 (away - 91.13).
- Under 184.5 points scored in 6 of last 7 Las Vegas Aces (W) home games (WNBA).
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The matchup promises a fast-paced contest with both teams looking to push the tempo offensively. Las Vegas have been lighting it up on the attack, regularly surpassing the 90-point mark in nearly every game. Meanwhile, Portland are forced to keep up with a high-octane style, despite their ongoing defensive struggles. The visitors have been allowing opponents to shoot at an impressive clip for several weeks now, as reflected by their average of 94.9 points conceded over their last ten outings. Taking all this into account, backing the over 174.5 total points looks like the optimal play here; both sides are more than capable of sustaining a high tempo throughout the game.
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Betting Tips: Las Vegas Aces (W) - Portland Fire (W)
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