The Las Vegas Aces (14-5) and Portland Fire (8-12) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. EDT at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Aces are favored by -8.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 174.5 (-110o / -110u). The Aces are a -410 favorite to win outright, while the Fire are +325 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Aces vs. Fire predictions and WNBA picks.
Aces vs. Fire Odds, Pick
| Aces Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 174.5 -110o / -110u | -410 |
| Fire Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 174.5 -110o / -110u | +320 |
- Aces vs. Fire Spread: Aces -8.5 (-110), Fire +8.5 (-110)
- Aces vs. Fire Over/Under: 174.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Aces vs. Fire Moneyline: Aces -410, Fire +325
- Aces vs. Fire Best Bet: Over 174.5
Aces vs. Fire Preview
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Aces have been red-hot overall this season, holding down the second-best record in the entire WNBA.
June was a particularly dominant month for Las Vegas, as it tore through the schedule with an 11-2 record and established itself as a premier offensive juggernaut.
However, the Aces are coming off a surprising stumble on Sunday, dropping an 84-68 decision to the Indiana Fever. It was an unusually abysmal shooting night for the entire squad, as the Aces converted on just 22 of their 55 attempts from the field (40%) and a freezing 4-of-19 (21%) from beyond the arc.
An offensive bounce-back is firmly expected tonight, as back-to-back shooting duds are a rarity for a lineup featuring this much firepower.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
For the Fire, picking up a win over the Seattle Storm in their last outing provided a brief sigh of relief, but their recent stretch has been brutal overall.
Portland has dropped eight of its last 11 games, struggling to maintain consistency on either end of the floor.
The undisputed bright spot for the Fire during this tough stretch has been the play of Carla Leite. The electric guard has taken on a heavy scoring burden, averaging 20.0 points per game over her last five contests.
Leite’s ability to push the tempo in transition and generate high-percentage looks gives Portland a reliable focal point on offense, which will be vital if they hope to keep pace with a motivated Aces squad.
Aces vs. Fire Prediction
Public sentiment took a slight hit on Las Vegas after their 68-point output against Indiana, helping keep this game total within a manageable range.
But don't expect the Aces' shooting cold spell to carry over. With Las Vegas eager to wipe away Sunday's loss and restore their usual offensive rhythm, they should dictate a fast, high-volume pace from the opening tip.
On the other side, Portland has shown enough offensive punch behind Carla Leite's 20-point scoring streak to contribute their fair share to the scoreboard.
Combined with our Home Dog Overs, Road Consistent system signals, expect a fast-paced, back-and-forth track meet that clears the 175.5 total.
Best Bet: Over 174.5 (-110)
