- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center in Portland, OR
- Broadcasting: ION
- Betting Odds: Phoenix Mercury (+1.5)
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The Moda Center will host a thrilling encounter on Friday as the Portland Fire (6-5) take on the Phoenix Mercury (3-8). The latest line has Portland as slight favorites by 1.5 points. The over/under total is set at 163.5.
In their previous outing, the Phoenix Mercury triumphed over the Seattle Storm with a final score of 72-68. Phoenix achieved a field goal percentage of 37.5% (24 out of 64) and made 3 of their 22 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Mercury converted 21 out of 27, resulting in a conversion rate of 77.8%. They secured a total of 24 rebounds, with 11 offensive boards, and provided 18 assists during the game, meanwhile forcing 11 turnovers and recording 6 steals. Defensively, the Mercury held their opponents to 38.4% shooting (28 of 73). Seattle managed only 8 assists but claimed 10 steals during the matchup, along with 35 rebounds (8 offensive, 27 defensive) and 5 blocks. They shot 60.0% from the free-throw line, making 3 of 5, and converted 9 out of 33 attempts from beyond the arc.
Kahleah Copper stood out in the game, contributing 16 points on 4 of 14 shooting over 35 minutes, along with 6 rebounds. She registered an efficiency rate of 28.6% from the field and provided 1 assist.
The Phoenix Mercury enter this game with a 3-8 record for the season. They commit 12.6 turnovers per game while averaging 18.5 fouls. As a unit, they retrieve 32.4 rebounds per matchup and have recorded 194 assists, ranking 7th in the league for assist totals. The Mercury are making 30.7% of their three-point attempts (82 of 267) and 80.9% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 82.0 points per game (ranked 12th in the league), achieving a shooting percentage of 41.2%. On defense, the Mercury force 13.3 turnovers per game while conceding 22.0 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 38.4% from three-point territory and rank 10th in points allowed per game (86.1). The Mercury’s defense has a field goal percentage against of 46.2% (146 of 242) and they allow 34.5 rebounds per game, positioned 12th in defensive assists surrendered with 221.
In their last match, the Portland Fire suffered a defeat, falling to the Golden State Valkyries 95-77. Portland managed to grab 20 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 28. They turned the ball over 15 times but recorded 3 steals. The Valkyries committed 16 fouls, allowing the Fire to attempt 16 free throws, converting 12 for a shooting percentage of 75.0%. From three-point territory, Portland succeeded in 9 of their 24 attempts (37.5%). Overall, the Fire shot 28 of 61 from the floor for a rate of 45.9%. The Fire allowed the Valkyries to shoot 32 of 69 from the field, which translates to 46.4%, while the Valkyries made 13 of 18 free throw attempts (72.2%). Portland also conceded 28 rebounds (9 offensive).
Megan Gustafson was instrumental for the Fire in this outing, achieving 13 points on 6 of 12 shooting (50.0%) along with 8 rebounds in her 24 minutes on the floor, contributing 2 assists.
The Portland Fire maintain a record of 6-5 this season. Offensively, they rank 5th in the league with a shooting percentage of 45.7%. For the season, Portland has accumulated 913 points (83.0 per game) while averaging 27.2 rebounds per contest. They assist teammates 19.1 times per game (10th in the WNBA) and are turning the ball over 14.7 times each outing. The Fire commit 22.5 fouls per match and convert 80.6% of their free-throw attempts. Defensively, they are ranked 9th in the league, allowing 86.0 points per game, forcing 14.7 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 46.0% from the floor (9th in the WNBA). Opponents shoot 33.1% from three-point range (97 of 293) and convert 79.6% of free throws against them. The Fire allow 22.0 assists and 31.7 rebounds on average, ranking 14th and 5th in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+1.5)
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