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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get New York Liberty vs Portland Fire predictions for WNBA Tuesday.
The Portland Fire and New York Liberty will lock horns in the WNBA at Moda Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Liberty as the most likely winner of the Liberty vs. Fire game.
The Fire, with the likes of Carla Leite, Emily Engstler and Luisa Geiselsoder, are set to take on the Liberty, featuring Breanna Stewart, Han Xu and Jonquel Jones.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Liberty vs. Fire prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's WNBA game between the Liberty and Fire, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Liberty an 83% chance of beating the Fire.
According to our model, the Fire (+11.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 points has a 62% chance of staying under.
Liberty vs. Fire odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Liberty | Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -11.5 (-115) | +11.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -750 | +550 |
| Total | o174.5 (-108) | u174.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Liberty vs. Fire picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Fire +11.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Fire | +550 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -110 |
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.
Liberty vs. Fire player props
WNBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Tuesday's Liberty vs. Fire matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Breanna Stewart is expected to lead the Liberty with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Carla Leite is projected to have 12 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists for the Fire.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Liberty prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Liberty are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 44 |
| Han Xu | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Jonquel Jones | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
| Marine Johannes | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| Pauline Astier | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
Fire prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Fire:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Leite | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| Emily Engstler | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| L. Geiselsoder | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| B. Carleton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
Liberty vs. Fire game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Fire and Liberty at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: New York Liberty vs. Portland Fire
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Liberty, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Fire in Tuesday'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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