- Matchup: Portland Fire vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Portland (+8.5)
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The Golden State Valkyries, holding a 5-3 record, welcome the Portland Fire, who sit at 6-4, to Chase Center this Tuesday. Portland enters the game as 8.5-point underdogs with the over/under set at 164.5 points.
In their previous game, the Portland Fire triumphed over the Indiana Fever with a score of 100-84. Portland showcased a strong performance, achieving a field goal percentage of 51.4% (36 of 70), while also sinking 9 of 23 three-pointers. At the charity stripe, they converted 19 of 20 free throw attempts, boasting an impressive 95.0% success rate. On the glass, the Fire collected 25 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and recorded 26 assists, while forcing 17 turnovers from their opponents and securing 8 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed Indiana to shoot 41.4%, converting 24 of their 58 attempts. Indiana managed 9 assists and 6 steals, accumulating 26 rebounds (9 offensive and 17 defensive) along with 3 blocks, and shot 88.6% from the free throw line with 31 successful attempts from 35 tries. Their three-point shooting stood at 5 of 22.
Megan Gustafson was a standout player in the matchup, scoring 22 points while shooting a flawless 8 of 8 from the field in 28 minutes. She also contributed 1 rebound, finishing the game with no assists.
The Portland Fire heads into this matchup with a 6-4 record for the season. They average 14.7 turnovers and commit 22.9 fouls per game. As a team, Portland gathers 27.1 rebounds per game, totaling 191 assists this season, ranking them 2nd in the WNBA in assists. They are shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc (88 of 252) and 81.1% from the free throw line. They score an average of 83.6 points per game, ranking them 11th in the league while shooting 45.7% from the field. Defensively, the Fire are forcing 15.5 turnovers per game and drawing 19.9 fouls, allowing 217 assists this season, placing them 15th in the league. Their defense has permitted opponents to shoot 45.9% (155 of 199) and grab 32.1 rebounds per contest. They also limit opponents to 31.2% from three-point range and rank 7th in the WNBA for points allowed per game (85.1).
In their recent encounter, the Golden State Valkyries fell short against the Las Vegas Aces, losing 91-81. The Valkyries gathered a total of 37 rebounds with 29 coming defensively and 8 on the offensive end. They turned the ball over 11 times while securing 5 steals. The Aces were called for 25 personal fouls, sending the Valkyries to the free throw line 17 times, of which they successfully made 15 for an 88.2% success rate. From distance, Golden State sunk 16 of 35 attempts (45.7%), but their overall shooting percentage stood at 33.8%, making 25 of 74 attempts. They allowed the Aces to shoot 47.8% overall, with Las Vegas completing 33 of 69 shots. Golden State finished the game shooting 36.4% from three (8 of 22) and went 17 of 21 from the charity stripe, translating to an 81.0% success rate. In terms of rebounding, the Valkyries allowed the Aces to collect 34 boards (7 offensive).
Gabby Williams emerged as a key player for the Valkyries, contributing 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9%. She also grabbed 4 rebounds and distributed 1 assist during her 26 minutes on the court.
The Golden State Valkyries carry a 5-3 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 40.2% from the field, ranking them 15th in the league. Golden State has scored 686 points this year, averaging 85.8 points per game, while grabbing 34.5 rebounds per contest. They average 18.8 assists per game (10th in the league) and turn the ball over 10.4 times per game. The team commits 21.4 fouls per game and hits 76.1% from the free throw line. They are 2nd in points allowed per game with 79.6 and restrict opponents to 34.9% from three (65 of 186). Their opponents convert 75.8% of free throw attempts while the defense yields an average of 19.8 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 14th in the WNBA, respectively. They manage to force 14.4 turnovers each game and hold opponents to a 42.5% field goal percentage, placing them 6th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Portland (+8.5)
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