- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Phoenix (-1.5)
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In this exciting matchup, the Portland Fire (16-24) will face off against the Phoenix Mercury (14-26) at the Moda Center this Thursday. The Fire begin the game as 1.5 point underdogs, with the over/under set at 176.5 points.
The Phoenix Mercury showcased their talent in their last game against the Toronto Tempo, securing a commanding victory with a score of 101-69. Phoenix recorded a 48.1% shooting percentage, making 37 out of 77 field goal attempts, alongside 15 successful three-point shots out of 34 attempts. At the charity stripe, the Mercury finished strong, sinking 12 of 13 free throw attempts for a commendable 92.3% success rate. On the boards, they pulled down a total of 35 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. The team also dished out 27 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and achieved 12 steals. Defensively, Phoenix limited Toronto to a 37.1% shooting efficiency, as the Tempo managed only 23 out of 62 shots. Toronto recorded 7 assists and 4 steals, alongside 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive) and 3 blocks, while converting 82.6% of their free throw attempts (19 of 23) and only 4 of 22 from beyond the arc.
Noemie Brochant was a standout performer, contributing significantly with 15 points on a remarkable 5 of 8 shooting. In her 25 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 2 rebounds and provided 2 assists, converting at 62.5% from the floor.
The Phoenix Mercury are heading into this matchup with a season record of 14-26. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 18.6 personal fouls per game. Collectively, the Mercury are securing 31.6 rebounds per game and have amassed 805 assists throughout the season, ranking them 10th in the WNBA for assists. The team has an effective three-point shooting percentage of 32.7% (315 of 963) and a free throw accuracy of 78.7%. They are scoring an average of 84.2 points per game, placing them 11th in the WNBA, while also shooting 44.5% from the field. Defensively, Phoenix forces an average of 13.0 turnovers per game and commits 21.5 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from the three-point line, ranking 8th for points allowed per game (87.3). The Mercury’s opponents are shooting 46.3% from the field and averaging 34.1 rebounds, placing Phoenix 11th in the league for assists conceded with 855 allowed this season.
In their recent game, the Portland Fire suffered a loss against the Golden State Valkyries, finishing the game with an 86-69 scoreline. Portland collected 20 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 29 rebounds. They turned the ball over 15 times but managed to secure 8 steals during the game. The Valkyries collected 12 personal fouls, allowing the Fire 13 free throw attempts, of which they converted 11 for an 84.6% free throw percentage. From beyond the arc, Portland was less effective, making only 10 of 39 attempts (25.6%). Ultimately, Portland shot 24 out of 62 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 38.7%, while allowing the Valkyries to convert 47.5% of their field goal attempts, going 29 of 61. They performed better from the free throw line, shooting 90.5% (19 of 21) while conceding 31 total rebounds to Golden State, including 8 offensive boards.
Emily Engstler made notable contributions for the Fire, scoring 12 points on a 4 of 6 shooting effort over 23 minutes, and also grabbing 4 rebounds with 1 assist.
Portland Fire holds a season record of 16-24. They average 22.1 fouls per game and shoot at an 80.8% free throw rate. Team assists stand at 20.6 per game (ranking 9th), with an average of 14.1 turnovers. The Fire have scored 3,463 points this season (averaging 86.6 points per contest) and grab 30.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they’re performing at a 45.2% shooting clip, placing them 7th in the WNBA. On defense, Portland ranks 13th for points allowed per game at 91.1. The Fire allow 34.6% shooting from three-point range and 78.5% from the free throw line, while conceding 23.0 assists and 34.1 rebounds on average, ranking them 15th and 11th respectively. They force 13.5 turnovers per game, but allow opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field, ranking 11th in the league.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Choice: Bet on Portland (+1.5)
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