- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Portland Fire
- Points Prop: 17 – Over (+110) Under (-145)
- Rebounds Prop: 8 – Over (-119) Under (-115)
- Assists Prop: 3 – Over (-111) Under (-115)
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Natasha Howard and the Minnesota Lynx will face off against the Portland Fire at Target Center, available on WNBA League Pass, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Howard’s initial props feature 17 points, 3 assists, and 8 rebounds.
Natasha Howard’s Season Performance
Defensively, Howard averages 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. This season, she has amassed a total of 78 assists and 199 rebounds (including 81 offensive and 118 defensive boards). Having played for 755 minutes this year, she has scored 412 points. Her free throw percentage is currently at 69.8%, complemented by an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. With a field goal percentage of 58.5% and a three-point shooting rate of 16.7%, Howard averages 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists across 25 games this season.
Natasha Howard’s Career Overview
Throughout her career, Howard has averaged 5.9 rebounds per game (1.9 offensive and 3.9 defensive). She maintains a career free throw percentage of 74.1%, having scored a total of 4,779 points along with 639 assists and 2,373 rebounds. Offensively, she averages 18.0 points, 2.4 assists, and 0.4 three-pointers made per game. Over 9,543 minutes, she has accumulated 478 steals and 377 blocks. When it comes to defense, her career averages include 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks per game, with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and a 28.8% three-point shooting rate.
Natasha Howard’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 32 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 35 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| New York Liberty | 36 | 16 | 2 | 9 |
| Connecticut Sun | 31 | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Connecticut Sun | 26 | 18 | 4 | 6 |
Portland Fire Defense Analysis
The Portland Fire allow 33.0% shooting from beyond the arc and rank first in the NBA for points per game allowed (89.8). Their defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 46.1% (1,698 of 783) and yields an average of 34.0 rebounds each game. The Fire force opponents into 14.0 turnovers per game while committing 19.0 fouls. They also lead in assists allowed, having surrendered 576 assists this season.
Minnesota Lynx Recent Form
In their last five games, the Minnesota Lynx average 80.0 points and 20.8 rebounds per game. Natasha Howard contributes 14.4% of the points while capturing 30.4% of the team’s total rebounds. Over this stretch, she accounts for 20.0% of the total assists, averaging 3.5 assists per game. Their three-point shooting percentage is at 26.7%, with a two-point percentage of 50.4%. The Lynx hit 41.7% of shots from the field (28 of 57) and have a free throw to field goal attempt rate of 29.4% during the last five games.
Natasha Howard’s Last 10 Games Breakdown
In 10 recent outings, Howard averages 8.7 rebounds, 3.7 fouls, and 3.1 free throw attempts per game. She has recorded a total of 34 assists, 18 steals, and 58 field goals, along with 9 blocks and 87 rebounds across these games, scoring 148 points. Her true shooting percentage stands at 56.5%, and she is converting 67.3% of free throws during this stretch. Offensively, Howard averages 14.8 points, 3.4 assists, and commits 2.3 turnovers per game, playing 32.7 minutes with a field goal percentage of 51.0% over her last ten contests.
Bet: Consider the Under on Assists (-115)
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