Kayla McBride leads the Minnesota Lynx (27-7) into a matchup against the Portland Fire (13-19) after piling up 43 points in a 103-90 win over the Wings. The matchup is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, tipping off at 10 p.m. ET on Victory+ and FOX12+.
How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Portland Fire
Minnesota vs. Portland odds
- Spread: Minnesota -12.5 (-110), Portland +12.5 (-110)
- Favorite Moneyline: Minnesota -909
- Underdog Moneyline: Portland +600
- Total: 185.5
- Total Over Odds: -115
- Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reports
Lynx
Emma Cechova: Out For Season (Knee),
Chloe Bibby: Day-To-Day (Personal)
Fire
Sania Feagin: Out For Season (Knee),
Amy Okonkwo: Out (Rest),
Sarah Ashlee Barker: Out For Season (Knee),
Carla Leite: Questionable (Knee),
Teja Oblak: Probable (Knee)
Stats to know
- The Lynx average 92.9 points per game, just 1.1 more points than the 91.8 the Fire allow.
- Portland scores an average of 87.0 points per game, just 3.2 more points than the 83.8 Minnesota allows to opponents.
- Natasha Howard averages 15.2 points, 7.6 boards and 3.3 assists per contest, while shooting 58.6% from the floor (second in WNBA).
- Carla Leite averages 15.5 points, 6.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds per contest.
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