Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction
Las Vegas Aces
Portland Fire
Can Las Vegas Aces topple Portland Fire?
- The Las Vegas Aces have a 100% win rate against the Portland Fire.
- The Las Vegas Aces averages 75.4 points while playing against the Portland Fire.
- In the last five matches, the Portland Fire has won two and lost three matches.
Las Vegas Aces to win and cover the spread (-11.5).
| Tournament: | WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Michelob ULTRA Arena Las Vegas |
| Tip Off: | 07:30:00 |
Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.13 | 5.80 |
Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire Match Prediction & Analysis
The Las Vegas Aces enter the July 29 matchup as favorites against the Portland Fire. A’ja Wilson’s dominance inside and the Aces overall two way consistency give them the advantage. Portland must protect the ball, rebound effectively and sustain its late game resilience to compete. Expect the Aces to control the tempo and secure a comfortable victory.
The Las Vegas Aces are currently 3rd in the Women’s National Basketball Association, with a 18-8 record, while the Portland Fire is 9th in the standings with a 11-16 record.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, the Las Vegas Aces won both their outings against the Portland Fire.
Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A’ja Wilson | 26.1 | 9.5 | 3.0 | 1.6/2.0 |
| Carla Leite | 11.5 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 0.5/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Las Vegas Aces Preview
Las Vegas Aces suffered a heartbreaking 100-99 defeat to the Washington Mystics despite a dominant offensive display.
A’ja Wilson was outstanding, finishing with 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, while Jackie Young added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Chelsea Gray contributed 19 points, but their individual efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, the Aces shot well, converting 54.8% from the field, including 89.7% from the free throw line, but just shot 35.7% from the three point line. Defensively, the team showed fight through 10 steals and 6 blocks, but failed to control the boards, where they got outrebounded 34-24 and gave away multiple second chance opportunities.
This loss marked their fourth loss in the past 10 matches, showcasing their inconsistency. They are 7-5 while playing at home and 11-3 while being on the road.
Overall, the team averages 89 points per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists. Defensively, they record 34.5 rebounds, but still allow opponents to score 89.5 points per game.
Portland Fire Preview
Portland Fire produced a spirited offensive effort but fell 101-97 to the Dallas Wings in a tightly contested game.
Megan DiLeo led the fire with 21 points, while Bridge Carleton added 18 points and Frieda Buhner chipped in 15 points off the bench. Carla Leite contributed 12 points and 11 assists, but it wasn't enough against a determined Wings side.
Offensively, Portland shot 56.9% from the field, including 38.5% from the perimeter and 76.5% from the free throw line, supported by 24 assists. Defensively, they forced the Wings to commit 13 turnovers, but failed to capitalize on it, while losing out the battle on the boards (35-22) and committing key defensive lapses.
The loss extended their losing streak to two matches and dropped Portland to 11-16, highlighting both its resilience and the need for greater interior control.
Overall, the team averages 78 points per game, while dishing out 15 assists. Defensively, they record 31 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 88 points per game.
Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jackie Young |
| SG | Chelsea Gray |
| SF | Brianna Turner |
| PF | Nalyssa Rae Smith |
| C | A’ja Wilson |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Carla Leite |
| SG | Karlie Samuelson |
| SF | Frieda Buhner |
| PF | Bridge Carleton |
| C | Megan DiLeo |
LAS VEGAS ACES vs PORTLAND FIRE
Winning PredictionThe Aces superior interior presence, led by A’ja Wilson and stronger overall defense should give them control. Portland can keep it competitive with its scoring depth, but Las Vegas should pull away in the second half. We are backing the Las Vegas Aces to win this matchup.
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