Minnesota Lynx face Portland Fire as heavy favorites

WNBA Minnesota Lynx Portland Fire Kayla McBride basketball

The Minnesota Lynx are set to face the Portland Fire at the Moda Center on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The Lynx enter the matchup as heavy favorites, with betting models and prediction markets listing them as double-digit underdogs in the contest.

Minnesota is coming off a strong performance by guard Kayla McBride, who recently set a WNBA record with 10 three-point baskets in a single game and scored a career-high 43 points. The Lynx have also secured a playoff spot following a victory over the Dallas Wings and have won 12 of their last 13 games. Rookie point guard Olivia Miles continues to lead the team with averages of 20.0 points and 6.1 assists per game.

The Portland Fire, currently holding a 13-19 record, are looking to leverage home-court advantage after winning two consecutive games against the Toronto Tempo and the Seattle Storm.

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