Mystics vs. Fire: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 23

The Washington Mystics (21-15) take the court against the Portland Fire (15-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 23, 2026 on FOX12+ and MNMT.

In Washington's last game, it lost to Minnesota 94-84. The Mystics were led by Kiki Iriafen, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks, and Shakira Austin, with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Portland lost on the road to Toronto, 82-79, in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Bridget Carleton (18 PTS, 38.5 FG%, 5-10 from 3PT) and Megan Gustafson (14 PTS, 44.4 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT).

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Mystics vs. Fire Betting Lines

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

• Favorite: Mystics (-4.5)
• Total: 164.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -176
• Fire Moneyline: +142

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Mystics Betting Insights

• The Mystics have an implied moneyline win probability of 63.8% in this matchup.
• Washington has won 10 of the 14 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (71.4%).
• The Mystics have put together a 21-15-0 record against the spread this season.
• Washington's 36 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 164.5 points 16 times.
• The Mystics have an average point total of 164.9 in their outings this year, 0.4 more points than this game's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 41.3% chance of a victory for the Fire.
• This season, Portland has been the underdog 28 times and won 11, or 39.3%, of those games.
• The Fire are 19-17-0 ATS this season.
• Portland has played 27 games this season that have gone over 164.5 combined points scored.
• Fire games this year have had a 173.4-point total on average, 8.9 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Fire

• Washington averages 8.9 fewer points per game (82) than Portland allows (90.9).
• The Mystics have a 7-1 record when scoring more than 90.9 points.
• During the 2026 season, Washington scores seven more points per home game than on the road (85.1 at home, 78.1 on the road), and is also conceding 1.1 more points per home game compared to road games (83.2 at home, 82.1 on the road).
• Portland's 86.5 points per game are only 3.8 more points than the 82.7 Washington allows.
• When they score more than 82.7 points, the Fire are 11-10.
• At home, Portland puts up 87.6 points per game, 2.1 more than on the road (85.5). Defensively, it concedes 90.6 points per game at home, 0.6 fewer than away (91.2).

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