- Matchup: Portland Fire vs Atlanta Dream
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: ION
- Betting Odds: Portland (+12.5)
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On Friday, the Atlanta Dream (25-13) will host the Portland Fire (15-23) at the Gateway Center. The Dream enter the game as 12.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 180.5.
The Portland Fire recently faced off against the Dallas Wings, suffering a defeat with a score of 96-78. Portland concluded that game with a field goal percentage of 37.5%, making 27 out of 72 attempts while sinking 10 of 36 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, the Fire converted 14 of 17 for an impressive 82.4%. They gathered a total of 33 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and contributed 20 assists in the game. Defensively, Portland forced 12 turnovers and achieved 8 steals, but allowed Dallas to shoot 55.1% from the floor, hitting 38 of 69 shots. The Wings executed 10 assists and collected 38 total rebounds (10 offensive, 28 defensive) alongside 8 blocks. Dallas managed to shoot 69.2% from the free-throw line, completing 9 of 13 attempts, and made 11 of 24 three-point attempts.
Bridget Carleton stood out in the last game, scoring 14 points on 5 of 13 shooting. She played for 30 minutes and collected 2 rebounds, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 38.5% while dishing out 4 assists.
The Portland Fire enter this matchup with a season record of 15-23. They average 86.7 points per game, ranking 10th in the league, and boast a shooting percentage of 45.0%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting at 34.9% (391 of 1,119), while converting 80.6% of their free throw attempts. On average, Portland collects 30.3 rebounds per game and has produced a total of 788 assists this season, putting them 9th in the WNBA for assists. They average 14.1 turnovers and commit approximately 22.2 fouls each game. Defensively, the Fire force their opponents into 13.4 turnovers per contest and draw 18.5 personal fouls. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 46.7% (511 of 704) from the floor and gives up 34.2 rebounds on average. They rank 15th for assists allowed, with 878 conceded this season. Additionally, they permit a shooting percentage of 34.7% from three-point range and rank 13th in points allowed per game (91.4).
In their last game, the Atlanta Dream emerged victorious with a score of 78-71 against the Los Angeles Sparks. Atlanta collected 33 defensive rebounds and added 15 offensive boards for a total of 48. They committed 14 turnovers, while securing 7 steals in the game. The Sparks were whistled for 19 fouls, leading to 15 free-throw attempts for the Dream, of which they made 12 for an 80.0% success rate. Atlanta struggled from three-point range, hitting 6 of 29 attempts (20.7%). Overall, they shot 30 of 75 from the field for a shooting percentage of 40.0%. The Dream’s defense held the Sparks to 26 of 67 shooting, equating to a 38.8% success rate, and allowed Los Angeles to convert only 16.7% of their three-point attempts (3 of 18). The Dream shot 16 of 18 (88.9%) from the free-throw line, and allowed the Sparks to grab 32 total rebounds (7 offensive).
Allisha Gray made a significant impact for the Dream, shooting 7 out of 11 (63.6%), collecting 3 rebounds, and scoring 20 points during 33 minutes on the court, while also providing 6 assists.
The Atlanta Dream have a commendable record of 25-13 this season. They have collectively scored 3,460 points (91.1 points per game), securing 35.6 rebounds on average. The Dream commit approximately 20.1 fouls per game and successfully convert 78.7% of their free throws. Offensively, Atlanta is shooting at a rate of 44.0%, ranking 12th in the league. They assist their teammates 21.1 times per game (6th in the WNBA) and average 12.8 turnovers each contest. On the defensive end, the Dream rank 4th in points allowed per game (85.4). They allow 19.3 assists and 30.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 3rd and 2nd in the league, respectively. Their defense permits opponents to shoot 36.4% from three-point range (317 of 872) and 76.2% from the free-throw line. They force 15.6 turnovers per game, and their opponents have a shooting percentage of 47.4% (14th in the league).
Who will clinch the win in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Portland (+12.5)
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