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August 8, 2026 β’ Moda Center, Portland
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Seattle Storm (6-28) meets Portland Fire (13-19) at Moda Center, Portland.
Seattle Storm
Visiting Side
Record
6-28
Portland Fire
Home Side
Record
13-19
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SEA
|
30 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 93 |
|
POR
|
27 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 100 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
39%
Seattle Storm
VS
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Portland Fire
Projected Score
SEA 82
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POR 86
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Seattle Storm controls the glass more effectively.
- Portland Fire shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Seattle Storm
STAT
Portland Fire
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Portland Fire plays on familiar turf at Moda Center, Portland.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Seattle Storm Could Win
Seattle Storm generates 82.6 points per game while shooting 42.4%.
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire produces 88.4 points per game on 44.8% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Portland Fire's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Moda Center, Portland
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
15,294
Closing Odds
Line: SEA -1.5 | O/U: 180.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Bridget Carleton
24
Team Assists
Holly Winterburn
7
Team Points
Jade Melbourne
23
Team Assists
Ezi Magbegor
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Seattle Storm (50.0%)
Portland Fire (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 45 circles
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