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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Portland Fire vs Chicago Sky predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The Chicago Sky and Portland Fire will meet in the WNBA at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Sky as the most likely winner of the Fire vs. Sky game.
The Sky, led by Sydney Taylor, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Kamilla Cardoso, are set to take on the Fire, who feature Carla Leite, Megan Gustafson and Sarah Barker.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fire vs. Sky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's WNBA game between the Fire and Sky, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sky a 66.6% chance of beating the Fire.
According to our model, the Sky (-3.5) have a 53.7% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 61.3% chance of staying under,.
Fire vs. Sky odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fire | Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-105) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -165 |
| Total | o171.5 (-110) | u171.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fire vs. Sky 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 | Sky -3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Sky | -165 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -108 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 171.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fire vs. Sky player props
Betting on Portland vs. Chicago WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.
Carla Leite is expected to lead the Fire with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Sydney Taylor is projected to have 17 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists for the Sky.
When evaluating the first basket market, Megan Gustafson is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 13.4% 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.
Fire prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Fire are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Leite | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| Megan Gustafson | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Sarah Barker | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| B. Carleton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Emily Engstler | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
Sky prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| S. Diggins-Smith | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 35 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| Azura Stevens | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Natasha Cloud | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
Fire vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Sky and Fire at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Fire vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sky, with a 66.6% win probability, will likely beat the Fire in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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