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

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

Washington took a loss by a final score of 94-84 against Minnesota in their last game. The squad was led by Kiki Iriafen's 19 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks and Shakira Austin's 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Portland fell to Toronto 82-79 on the road last time out, and were led by 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

Take a look below at the most recent betting lines for the Mystics-Fire game.

• Favorite: Mystics (-3.5)
• Total: 165.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -170
• Fire Moneyline: +138

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Mystics Betting Insights

• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Mystics have an implied win probability of 63.0%.
• Washington has won 10 of the 14 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (71.4%).
• The Mystics have won 21 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times.
• Washington and its opponents have scored more than 165.5 points in 16 of 36 games this season.
• The Mystics have an average total of 164.9 in their matchups this year, 0.6 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The implied probability of a win by the Fire based on the moneyline is 42.0%.
• Portland has won 11, or 39.3%, of the 28 games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Fire have put together a 19-17-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Portland has combined with its opponent to score more than 165.5 points in 26 of 36 games this season.
• The Fire's average game total this season has been 173.4, 7.9 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Fire

• Washington scores 8.9 fewer points per game (82) than Portland allows (90.9).
• When the Mystics put up more than 90.9 points, they are 7-1.
• Washington has been significantly better offensively at home, where it averages 85.1 points per game, compared to on the road, where it puts up 78.1 per game. Defensively, it is slightly worse when playing at home, where it concedes 83.2 points per game, versus on the road, where it allows its opponents to average 82.1 per game.
• Portland's 86.5 points per game are just 3.8 more points than the 82.7 Washington gives up to opponents.
• The Fire have gone 11-10 when they've scored more than 82.7 points.
• Portland puts up more points per game at home (87.6) than on the road (85.5), and also gives up fewer points at home (90.6) than away (91.2).

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