5:44 - 2nd Quarter
August 23, 2026 β’ Moda Center, Portland
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Washington Mystics (21-15) meets Portland Fire (15-21) at Moda Center, Portland.
Washington Mystics
Visiting Side
Record
21-15
Portland Fire
Home Side
Record
15-21
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
WAS
|
18 | 13 | 31 |
|
POR
|
23 | 13 | 36 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
44%
Washington Mystics
VS
56%
Portland Fire
Projected Score
WAS 82
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POR 87
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Washington Mystics controls the glass more effectively.
Washington Mystics
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 Washington Mystics Could Win
Washington Mystics generates 79.8 points per game while shooting 44.3%.
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire produces 90.4 points per game on 45.1% 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
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -4.5 | O/U: 166.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Emily Engstler
13
Team Assists
Carla Leite
4
Team Points
Cotie McMahon
10
Team Assists
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
2
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Washington Mystics (46.4%)
Portland Fire (53.6%)
Total Submissions: 60 circles
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