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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Portland Fire vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Tuesday.
The Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire will meet in the WNBA at Chase Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Valkyries as the most likely winner of the Fire vs. Valkyries game.
The Valkyries, who have stars like Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun and Kayla Thornton, are set to take on the Fire, featuring Carla Leite, Megan Gustafson and Bridget Carleton.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fire vs. Valkyries prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's WNBA game between the Fire and Valkyries, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Valkyries an 85% chance of beating the Fire.
According to our model, the Valkyries (-9.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 158.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Fire vs. Valkyries odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fire | Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-114) | -9.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -360 |
| Total | o158.5 (-110) | u158.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fire vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Valkyries -9.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Valkyries | -360 |
| Total | Over 158.5 | -110 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Valkyries to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fire vs. Valkyries player props
WNBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Tuesday's Fire vs. Valkyries game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Carla Leite is expected to lead the Fire with 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while Veronica Burton is projected to have 13 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Valkyries.
When evaluating the first basket market, Janelle Salaun is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 12.7% 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 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Megan Gustafson | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| B. Carleton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| Emily Engstler | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| L. Geiselsoder | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Valkyries prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 13 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 33 |
| Janelle Salaun | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Kayla Thornton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Gabby Williams | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Kaila Charles | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Fire vs. Valkyries game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Valkyries and Fire at Chase Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Fire vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Chase Center
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with an 85% 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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