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

The Minnesota Lynx (27-7) visit the Portland Fire (13-19) one game after Kayla McBride went off for 43 points in the Lynx's 103-90 victory over the Wings. This contest airs on Victory+ and FOX12+ at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Minnesota enters this matchup after a 103-90 win against Dallas. The Lynx's leading scorer was McBride, who finished with 43 points.

In its most recent game, Portland defeated Seattle, 100-93, at home. Its top performers 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

Grab a look below at the latest betting lines for the Lynx-Fire game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-13.5)
• Total: 183.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -901
• Fire Moneyline: +540

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The Lynx have an implied moneyline win probability of 90.0% in this game.
• Minnesota has a 24-5 record in games when it was listed as a moneyline favorite (winning 82.8% of those games).
• The Lynx have compiled an 18-16-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Minnesota's games this season have gone over this contest's total of 183.5 points 10 times.
• Lynx contests this year have an average total of 173.2, 10.3 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The Fire have a 15.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• This season, Portland has been the underdog 25 times and won nine, or 36%, of those games.
• The Fire have put together a 16-16-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Portland has combined with its opponent to score more than 183.5 points in 11 of 32 games this season.
• Fire games this season have had an average of 172.3 points, 11.2 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Fire

• Minnesota scores just 1.1 more points per game (92.9) than Portland allows (91.8).
• When the Lynx score more than 91.8 points, they are 15-1.
• In 2026, Minnesota's offense has been better at home, where it scores 94.6 points per game, compared to on the road, where it puts up 90.7 per game. On defense, it has been worse at home, where it surrenders 85.8 points per game, versus road games, where it allows opponents to average 81.3 per game.
• Portland scores an average of 87.0 points per game, only 3.2 more points than the 83.8 Minnesota gives up to opponents.
• When they score more than 83.8 points, the Fire are 8-8.
• At home, Portland scores 87.9 points per game, 2.0 more than away (85.9). Defensively, it allows 90.9 points per game at home, 2.0 fewer than away (92.9).

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