WNBA: Portland Fire vs Atlanta Dream Preview, Odds and Predictions (July 11)
- The Fire have struggled on the road with a 3-7 record so far.
- The Dream are strong at home with a 7-3 record to show for it.
- Portland is third-to-last in the West standings, while Atlanta is second in the East.
The 2026 WNBA season is halfway through as a matchup between the Portland Fire and the Atlanta Dream commences on Saturday afternoon. The latter stands out as the solid favorite, paving the way for an intriguing matchup where both teams need winning momentum.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, July 11, 4 pm ET
- Where: Gateway Center, Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch: CBS
WNBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR Fire | -110 | +14 | O172.5 |
| ATL Dream | -110 | -14 | U172.5 |
Game Preview
The Fire (9-13) are navigating their way through a promising inaugural season as a WNBA franchise. However, they are in a rough spot right now at this point of the campaign, losing nine of their last 12 games. Portland competed well against the Las Vegas Aces before losing 88-80 while seeing A’ja Wilson drop 32 points and 10 rebounds on them. Carla Leite led the team with 13 points and five assists, while Megan Gustafson and Teja Oblak produced 11 points each.
The Dream (13-9) were going through a rough patch of games after losing five consecutive games. Despite this, they are back on the win column after taking down the Seattle Storm by an 89-78 score. Allisha Gray led the charge with 22 points, five assists and three rebounds. Rhyne Howard came next with 19 points and four steals, while Angel Reese provided 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Fire vs Dream Predictions
This matchup will be interesting as the Fire and Dream desire a win streak to create momentum. Atlanta is back on the winning end after their latest losing skid. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard will look to have big performances against Portland, who are trying to stop its recent downward trend. Our betting pick here is for the Dream to defend a 14-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Atlanta Dream -14
