- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Television: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Connecticut (+4.5)
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In a captivating showdown, the Portland Fire (4-3) are set to clash with the struggling Connecticut Sun (1-7) at Moda Center. Portland enters the game as 4.5-point favorites with a total set at 169.5 points.
In their previous encounter, the Connecticut Sun faced the Golden State Valkyries, suffering a defeat with a final score of 97-70. Connecticut achieved a field goal percentage of 38.6%, making 22 of 57 attempts, and converted 6 out of 18 three-point shots. At the free throw line, they were successful on 20 of 28 attempts, resulting in a 71.4% conversion rate. The Sun also managed 33 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, while providing 15 assists, forcing 15 turnovers, and registering 9 steals. However, on the defensive end, they allowed Golden State to shoot 46.6% from the floor, with the Valkyries delivering 22 assists and 7 steals. Golden State collected a total of 38 rebounds and registered 7 blocks during the match-up, shooting 69.6% from the free throw line and 39.4% from beyond the arc.
Aneesah Morrow stood out for Connecticut, scoring 11 points on 4 of 8 shooting. Morrow logged 23 minutes on the court and secured 10 rebounds while achieving 50.0% shooting accuracy and contributing 2 assists.
The Sun enter this game with a disappointing 1-7 record this season. They are shooting 29.1% from beyond the arc, making 46 out of 158 attempts, and have a free throw shooting percentage of 69.0%. Connecticut averages 76.4 points per game, placing them 15th in the league, while their field goal percentage sits at 40.8%. The team also averages 14.5 turnovers and commits 23.3 fouls per game. In terms of rebounding, the Sun average 33.6 boards per game and have accumulated 144 assists this season, ranking 3rd in the WNBA. On defense, Connecticut forces 14.8 turnovers while conceding 20.4 fouls, allowing 35.9% shooting on three-pointers and ranking 14th in points allowed per game (91.1). The Sun’s defense permits a 48.6% field goal percentage and they average 33.6 rebounds per game, currently ranking 15th in assists allowed with 169 given up this season.
In their recent match, the Portland Fire emerged victorious with an 81-74 win over the New York Liberty. They secured 21 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards, totaling 29 for the game. Portland committed 12 turnovers while managing to create 12 steals. The Liberty committed 20 fouls, giving Portland 14 free throw attempts, of which they converted 10, maintaining a 71.4% success rate. From the three-point range, the Fire sunk 9 of 26 attempts (34.6%), ending the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 41.3% (31 out of 75). Defensively, Portland allowed New York to achieve a shooting percentage of 40.4% (21 of 52) and completed 33.3% on three-pointers by hitting 8 of 24 shots, alongside a remarkable 92.3% from the charity stripe, converting 24 of 26 attempts. Portland allowed 27 rebounds in total, including just 4 on the offensive end.
Carla Leite made significant contributions for the Fire, scoring 18 points on 8 of 14 shooting in 22 minutes of play while also providing 2 assists.
Portland holds a record of 4-3 for the season. Offensively, they are focusing on efficiency, shooting 45.0% from the floor, ranking 8th in the WNBA. The Fire has accumulated 599 points over the season, averaging 85.6 points per game, and grabbing 28.1 rebounds each matchup. They are averaging 18.7 assists per game (8th in the WNBA) and commit 12.7 turnovers on average. Defensively, Portland allows 88.6 points per game, ranking them 11th in that category. Their opponents shoot 35.6% from long range and 81.2% at the free-throw line, with the Fire giving up 22.4 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 15th in assists allowed and 8th in overall rebounds. They force an impressive 15.1 turnovers per game but have allowed opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field (11th in the league).
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s game?
Prediction: Bet on Portland (-4.5) and the total going over 169.5 points
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