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

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

Washington earned a 79-62 victory versus Toronto in their last outing. The squad was 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 on the road to Connecticut, 90-87. Its top scorers were Carla Leite (18 PTS, 6 AST, 54.5 FG%) and Megan Gustafson (15 PTS, 50 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT).

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Mystics vs. Fire Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Mystics-Fire matchup.

• Favorite: Mystics (-5.5)
• Total: 163.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -225
• Fire Moneyline: +180

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Mystics Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Mystics a 69.2% chance to win.
• Washington has won 66.7% of its games this season as a moneyline favorite (6-3).
• The Mystics have put together a 12-10-0 record against the spread this season.
• Washington and its opponents have scored more than 163.5 points in nine of 22 games this season.
• The average point total in Mystics outings this year is 165.2, 1.7 more than this matchup's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 35.7% chance of a victory for the Fire.
• This season, Portland has won seven out of the 19 games, or 36.8%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Fire have put together an 11-13-0 record against the spread this year.
• Portland has played 17 games this season that have gone over 163.5 combined points scored.
• The average over/under for Fire contests this season is 170.2, 6.7 more points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Fire

• The 81.1 points per game Washington averages are 10.1 fewer points than Portland allows (91.2).
• The Mystics have a 2-1 record when putting up more than 91.2 points.
• Washington's offense has been much better in home games (84.6 PPG) compared to road games (78.3 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse at home (84.3 PPG allowed) compared to its play on the road (82.3 PPG allowed).
• Portland's 85.0 points per game are only 1.8 more points than the 83.2 Washington allows.
• When they score more than 83.2 points, the Fire are 6-4.
• Portland averages fewer points per game at home (83.5) than away (86.4), but also gives up fewer at home (87.5) than on the road (94.8).

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