- Matchup: Portland Fire vs. Las Vegas Aces
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Line: Portland (+11.5)
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The Las Vegas Aces (18-8) are set to face the Portland Fire (11-16) at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Tuesday. Portland kicks off this matchup as 11.5-point underdogs, with an over/under of 177.5.
In their latest game, the Portland Fire faced the Dallas Wings, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 101-97. The Fire recorded an impressive 56.9% shooting accuracy (37 out of 65) and successfully landed 10 of their 26 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they achieved a solid 76.5%, converting 13 out of 17 attempts. On the boards, Portland collected 22 rebounds, including 3 offensively, and provided 24 assists. They forced 13 turnovers from their opponent and secured 6 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed their rivals to shoot 48.6%, with the Wings making 35 of their 72 attempts. Dallas achieved 9 assists and 7 steals, while also grabbing 35 rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. The Wings ended the game with a free throw success rate of 79.2%, going 19 for 24, and hit 12 of their 30 three-point attempts.
Megan Gustafson was notably pivotal in this match, scoring 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting. She played for 25 minutes, grabbed 2 rebounds, and registered 1 assist, showcasing a field goal percentage of 69.2%.
Portland enters this matchup with a season record of 11-16. They average 14.5 turnovers per game, along with committing 22.4 fouls per outing. The Fire are securing 29.3 rebounds per game, tallying 554 assists throughout the season, ranking them 7th nationally in assists. The squad shoots 34.7% from outside the arc (263 of 757) and posts an impressive 81.6% free throw success rate. They average 85.3 points per game, placing them 10th in the WNBA, while shooting 45.0% from the field. Defensively, the Fire force opponents into 13.8 turnovers each game and commit an average of 18.6 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.5% from the three-point range and rank 13th in points allowed per game (90.6). Portland concedes 46.6% in field goal attempts (372 of 503) while permitting 34.0 rebounds per game and ranking last in the league for assists allowed, with 633 given up this season.
The Las Vegas Aces faced a narrow loss to the Washington Mystics, finishing 100-99 in their most recent game. They secured a total of 24 rebounds, splitting them into 20 defensive and 4 offensive. Las Vegas committed 8 turnovers, but managed to earn 10 steals. The Mystics racked up 22 fouls, giving the Aces 29 free throw attempts, of which they converted 26, resulting in an 89.7% success rate. For three-pointers, Las Vegas hit 5 of 14 shots (35.7%). Overall, they finished with a 54.8% shooting percentage, going 34 for 62 from the field. Meanwhile, they allowed the Mystics to shoot 49.3%, as they completed 35 out of 71 field goal attempts. The Aces converting 53.8% of their three-point attempts (7 of 13) and shot 23 out of 31 from the charity stripe (74.2%). As for rebounding, they gave up 34 boards overall (12 on offense) to Washington.
A’ja Wilson had an impactful performance for the Aces, making 12 out of 16 shots, which equated to a 75.0% field goal percentage, and contributed 7 rebounds. She ended the game with an impressive 38 points over 35 minutes and dished out 5 assists.
Las Vegas now holds a season record of 18-8. The Aces average 17.5 fouls committed per game and maintain an 78.6% success rate from the free throw line. Their assist average stands at 22.5 per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while they turn the ball over 11.8 times each game. The Aces have scored a total of 2,366 points this season, averaging 91.0 points per game, and pull down 34.3 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they lead the league with a 49.0% shooting percentage from the field. On the defensive side, Las Vegas ranks 7th in points allowed per game, giving up 86.3. They force opponents into 12.1 turnovers per game while limiting their shooting to 43.9% from the field (5th in the league). The Aces allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.1% (235 of 670), with opponents converting 79.9% of their free throws. They relinquish 19.0 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 8th in the league, respectively.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Prediction: Back Las Vegas (-11.5) and the over at 177.5 points
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