Valkyries vs. Fire: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Sept. 18

The Golden State Valkyries (29-11) aim to build on a four-game winning run when they host the Portland Fire (16-25) at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Chase Center. The game airs on ION.

Golden State, led by Tiffany Hayes with 17 points and six rebounds, picked up an 86-69 win versus Portland in their most recent game. Kayla Thornton added 17 points.

In its previous game, Portland fell to Phoenix, 94-91, at home. Its top performers were Emily Engstler (21 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 43.8 FG%, 5-8 from 3PT) and Holly Winterburn (18 PTS, 2 STL, 50 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT).

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Valkyries vs. Fire Betting Lines

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

• Favorite: Valkyries (-12.5)
• Total: 159.5
• Valkyries Moneyline: -847
• Fire Moneyline: +540

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Valkyries Betting Insights

• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Valkyries have an implied win probability of 89.4%.
• Golden State has a 21-4 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 84% of those games).
• The Valkyries have compiled a 25-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Golden State's games this season have featured more combined points than this contest's total of 159.5 points 21 times.
• Valkyries matchups this year have an average point total of 162.4, 2.9 more points than this game's over/under.

Fire Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 15.6% chance of a victory for the Fire.
• This season, Portland has won 12 out of the 33 games, or 36.4%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Fire have covered 21 times in 41 chances against the spread this season.
• Portland has played 34 games this season that finished with a point total higher than 159.5 points.
• The average over/under for Fire matchups this season is 173.0, 13.5 more points than this game's total.

Key Stats for Valkyries vs. Fire

• Golden State averages 82.6 points per game, 8.5 fewer points than the 91.1 Portland allows.
• When the Valkyries score more than 91.1 points, they are 6-0.
• During the 2026 season, Golden State scores 0.9 more points per home game than on the road (83.1 at home, 82.2 on the road), and is also conceding 1.1 more points per home game compared to road games (76 at home, 74.9 on the road).
• Portland's 86.7 points per game are 11.3 more points than the 75.4 Golden State gives up.
• When they score more than 75.4 points, the Fire are 14-19.
• Portland puts up more points per game at home (87.4) than on the road (85.9), but also give ups more at home (91.2) than away (91.1).

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