Lynx vs. Fire: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 12

Kayla McBride will lead the Minnesota Lynx (27-7) against the Portland Fire (13-19) one game after putting up 43 points in a 103-90 win over the Wings. The matchup is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on Victory+ and FOX12+.

In Minnesota's last game, it defeated Dallas 103-90. The Lynx were led by McBride, who finished with 43 points, and Olivia Miles, with 20 points and 13 assists.

In its previous game, Portland beat Seattle, 100-93, at home. Its top scorers were Bridget Carleton (24 PTS, 47.4 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT) and Nyadiew Puoch (19 PTS, 3 STL, 66.7 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT).

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Lynx vs. Fire Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Lynx-Fire game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-12.5)
• Total: 185.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -901
• Fire Moneyline: +570

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lynx a 90.0% chance to win.
• Minnesota has won 82.8% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (24-5).
• The Lynx have put together an 18-16-0 record against the spread this season.
• In eight of 34 games this season, Minnesota and its opponents have scored more than 185.5 points.
• Lynx games this season have had an average of 173.2 points, 12.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The implied probability of a win by the Fire based on the moneyline is 14.9%.
• This season, Portland has won nine out of the 25 games, or 36%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Fire have covered 16 times in 32 matchups with a spread this season.
• Portland has combined with its opponent to score more than 185.5 points in 10 of 32 games this season.
• The Fire have a 172.3-point average over/under in their contests this season, 13.2 fewer points than this game's total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Fire

• Minnesota records 92.9 points per game, only 1.1 more points than the 91.8 Portland gives up.
• The Lynx are 15-1 when scoring more than 91.8 points.
• Minnesota's offense has been much better when playing at home (94.6 PPG) compared to its play on the road (90.7 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse at home (85.8 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (81.3 PPG allowed).
• Portland scores an average of 87 points per game, only 3.2 more points than the 83.8 Minnesota allows.
• When they score more than 83.8 points, the Fire are 8-8.
• At home, Portland scores 87.9 points per game, two more than on the road (85.9). On defense, it allows 90.9 points per game at home, two fewer than on the road (92.9).

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