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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire predictions for WNBA Saturday.
WNBA action continues on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET as the favored Indiana Fever take on the Portland Fire at Moda Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Fever as the most likely winner of the Fever vs. Fire game.
The Fire, who have the likes of Carla Leite, Bridget Carleton and Luisa Geiselsoder, will face off against the Fever, featuring Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Clark, the Fever's No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 18 points and 3 threes.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fever vs. Fire prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's WNBA matchup between the Fever and Fire, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Fever an 85% chance of defeating the Fire.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Fever and Fire each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 points has a 70% chance of staying under.
Fever vs. Fire odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fever | Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 (+100) | +10.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | -450 | +390 |
| Total | o174.5 (-106) | u174.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fever vs. Fire picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Fever -10.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Fever | -450 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -114 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 174.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fever vs. Fire player props
Looking for Indiana vs. Portland WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Kelsey Mitchell is expected to lead the Fever with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Carla Leite is projected to have 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists for the Fire.
Looking at the opening tip, the numbers point to Carla Leite striking first with a 13.6% probability.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Fever prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Fever are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 22 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 33 |
| Caitlin Clark | 18 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 45 |
| Aliyah Boston | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33 |
| S. Cunningham | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| M. Billings | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
Fire prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Fire:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Leite | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| B. Carleton | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| L. Geiselsoder | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Emily Engstler | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Megan Gustafson | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Fever vs. Fire game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Fire and Fever at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Fever, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat the Fire in Saturday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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