Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction
Seattle Storm
Portland Fire
Can Portland Fire topple Seattle Storm?
- The Portland Fire have a 75% win rate against the Seattle Storm.
- The Seattle Storm averages 81.5 points while playing against the Portland Fire.
- In the last five matches, Portland Fire has won two and lost three matches.
Portland Fire to win and cover the spread (2.5).
| Tournament: | WNBA 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Ai Score |
| Venue: | Climate Pledge Arena Seattle |
| Tip Off: | 07:30:00 |
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.75 | 2.30 |
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire Match Prediction & Analysis
The Seattle Storm host the Portland Fire on August 15th looking to build on their 97-88 win over Chicago. Portland enters after a spirited 85-81 loss to Minnesota and already owns a win over Seattle this season. Expect a tightly contested matchup, with Portland’s prior victory over Seattle and competitive recent form giving them a slight edge.
Portland Fire is currently 9th in the Women’s National Basketball Association, with a 13-20 record, while the Seattle Storm is 15th in the standings with a 7-28 record.
In their last four head-to-head matchups, Seattle Storm has just won one match while the Portland Fire has won three matches.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Malonga | 17.4 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 0.9/1.4 |
| Bridget Carleton | 9.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Seattle Storm Preview
The Seattle Storm delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, defeating the Chicago Sky 97-88 to snap an 11 game losing streak.
Dominique Malonga led the charge with a dominant 26 point, 10 rebound double-double while adding 3 blocks, controlling both ends of the floor. Natisha Hiedeman orchestrated the offense brilliantly with 18 points and 9 assists, and Zia Cooke provided a crucial spark off the bench with 16 points.
Offensively, Seattle shot a balanced 45.1% from the field, including 38.1% from the perimeter and 89.3% from the free throw line. Defensively, they edged Chicago 36-35 on the boards, made key defensive stops and forced Chicago to commit 15 turnovers and 22 fouls.
Seattle’s balanced scoring and strong defense proved decisive as the team finally ended its month long skid with a confidence boosting win. Overall, the team averages 83.5 points per game, while dishing out 14 assists. Defensively, they record 36.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 79.5 points per game.
Portland Fire Preview
The Portland Fire showed remarkable resilience despite falling 85-81 to the league leading Minnesota Lynx.
Bridget Carleton led the Fire with 16 points, while Teja Oblak added 11 points and 9 assists. Megan DiLeo chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds but their efforts just fell short.
Offensively, Portland shot 45.1% from the field, including 25.8% from the perimeter and 56.3% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards (39-35), limiting second chance opportunities, but committed 14 turnovers and 19 fouls down the line.
Despite the loss, the Fire displayed grit, composure and playoff level competitiveness against one of the WNBA’s top teams, showing they can challenge elite opposition when their defense and rebounding click.
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.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Natisha Hiedeman |
| SG | Zia Cooke |
| SF | Taylor Thierry |
| PF | Jordan Horston |
| C | Dominique Malonga |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Teja Oblak |
| SG | Jordan Harrison |
| SF | Frieda Buhner |
| PF | Bridget Carleton |
| C | Megan DiLeo |
SEATTLE STORM vs PORTLAND FIRE
Winning PredictionPortland gets the nod despite playing on the road. The Fire have won all three meetings against Seattle this season, including a 100-93 victory in their most recent matchup and have consistently matched up well on both ends of the floor.
Seattle enters with renewed confidence after beating Chicago, but Portland’s balanced offense, rebounding and proven success in this head-to-head series give the Fire a slight edge in another competitive contest. We are backing the Portland Fire to win this matchup.
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