Mystics vs. Fire: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - July 16

The Washington Mystics (12-10) take on the Portland Fire (10-14) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16, 2026 on NBA TV, FOX12+, and MNMT.

In its last game, Washington picked up a 79-62 victory versus Toronto. The Mystics were led by Kiki Iriafen's 25 points and 14 rebounds and Shakira Austin's 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

In its most recent game, Portland lost to Connecticut 90-87 on the road, with Carla Leite (18 PTS, 6 AST, 54.5 FG%) and Megan Gustafson (15 PTS, 50 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT) the standout performers.

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Mystics vs. Fire Betting Lines

Grab a peek below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Mystics-Fire matchup.

• Favorite: Mystics (-6.5)
• Total: 162.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -265
• Fire Moneyline: +210

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Mystics Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mystics a 72.6% chance to win.
• Washington has a 6-3 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Mystics have covered 12 times in 22 chances against the spread this season.
• Washington and its opponents have combined to score more than 162.5 points in 11 of 22 games this season.
• The Mystics have an average total of 165.2 in their games this year, 2.7 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 32.3% chance of a victory for the Fire.
• This season, Portland has been the underdog 19 times and won seven, or 36.8%, of those games.
• The Fire have put together an 11-13-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Portland has combined with its opponent to score more than 162.5 points in 18 of 24 games this season.
• The average over/under for Fire matchups this season is 170.2, 7.7 more points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Fire

• Washington scores 10.1 fewer points per game (81.1) than Portland allows (91.2).
• The Mystics have a 2-1 record when scoring more than 91.2 points.
• So far in 2026, Washington's offense has been significantly better at home, where it scores 84.6 points per game, compared to road games, where it records 78.3 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, it has been worse when playing at home, where it allows 84.3 points per game, versus road games, where it allows opponents to average 82.3 per game.
• Portland's 85 points per game are only 1.8 more points than the 83.2 Washington allows.
• The Fire have put together a 6-4 record in games when they've scored more than 83.2 points.
• At home, Portland scores 83.5 points per game, 2.9 fewer than on the road (86.4). Defensively, it allows 87.5 points per game at home, 7.3 fewer than away (94.8).

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