- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire
- Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Connecticut (+3.5)
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On Monday, the Portland Fire (1-2) will face the Connecticut Sun (0-4) at the Moda Center, with Portland opening as 3.5-point favorites. The Over/Under total is set at 174.5.
In their previous matchup, the Connecticut Sun faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, ultimately losing 101-94. Connecticut recorded a field goal percentage of 44.4% (36 out of 81) and managed to hit 9 of 25 shots from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they converted 13 out of 15 attempts, achieving an impressive percentage of 86.7%. On the rebounding front, the Sun secured 29 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds, while also tallying 16 assists and forcing their opponents into 15 turnovers, leading to 6 steals. Defensively, Connecticut struggled, allowing an astonishing 60.3% shooting accuracy with the Aces converting 35 of 58 attempts. Las Vegas had 21 assists and recorded 9 steals during the game, in addition to grabbing 46 rebounds (12 offensive, 34 defensive) and rejecting 6 shots. They converted 78.1% of their free throws, sinking 25 of 32 attempts, and achieved 6 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Hailey Van Lith shone in this encounter, scoring 17 points with an efficient 7 of 11 shooting performance in just 22 minutes. She also contributed 1 rebound and 4 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 63.6%.
The Connecticut Sun arrive at this game with an unfortunate record of 0-4 to date. They are hitting 28.9% of their three-point attempts (24 of 83) and 73.7% from the free-throw line. Averaging 80.0 points per game (15th in the league), they have a field goal percentage of 39.1%. They turn the ball over 14.5 times each contest and commit 24.5 fouls per game. On the boards, Connecticut averages 33.5 rebounds and has recorded 79 assists this season, ranking 3rd in the league for passing efficiency. On defense, the Sun force 15.5 turnovers per game while drawing 20.5 personal fouls. Their opponents are shooting 37.8% from three-point territory, and they are the 15th-ranked team defensively, allowing an average of 98.5 points per game. Connecticut’s defense has given up a shooting percentage of 52.7% (62 of 82) and averages 35.8 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking last in the league for assists allowed, with 85 against them this season.
In their last outing, the Portland Fire suffered a defeat to the New York Liberty, finishing 100-82. The Fire managed to collect 23 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive ones, totaling 30 for the game. They turned the ball over 15 times but recorded 7 steals. The Liberty committed 19 personal fouls, providing Portland with 20 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 13 for a 65.0% success rate. From three-point territory, the Fire hit 9 of their 31 attempts (29.0%). Portland shot 44.1% overall, making 30 out of 68 field goal attempts. However, they allowed the Liberty to achieve a shooting percentage of 50.7% (34 of 67) during this game, and New York excelled with a 39.5% three-point shooting rate, sinking 15 of 38 tries.
Megan Gustafson proved to be a key player for the Fire in this game, scoring 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting, with 3 rebounds, while notching any assists in her 14 minutes on the court.
The Portland Fire hold a record of 1-2 this season. In terms of offensive output, they are shooting 44.9% from the floor, ranking 8th in the league. With a total of 263 points scored (averaging 87.7 points per game), they secure 26.7 rebounds per contest. The Fire assist their teammates 19.0 times per game (7th in the league) and average 12.0 turnovers. They commit 22.3 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 80.0%. Defensively, Portland stands 14th in the league for points allowed per game at 98.0. They yield an average of 25.7 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, both positions being last in the league rankings. The Fire’s defense allows 41.0% shooting from beyond the arc (34 of 83), while their opponents have shot 83.3% from the free-throw line. Portland forces 13.0 turnovers per game and opponents achieve a 50.5% shooting rate against them (12th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Go with Portland (-3.5)
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