Fire vs. Tempo Prediction: WNBA Picks for Friday, Aug. 21
My Fire vs. Tempo prediction backs the better team in Friday's matchup between two expansion franchises.
Portland is a 2.5-point betting favorite, which is a bit short considering Toronto has lost 12 straight contests. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, on ION.
🏀 Fire vs. Tempo prediction: WNBA picks
See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Bet size (units) | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Fire -2.5 (-110 via BetMGM) | 1u → 0.91u | The Tempo have lost 12 in a row, putting the Fire in a favorable position to win a third head-to-head matchup. |
| Carla Leite Over 24.5 points (-112 via FanDuel) | 1u → 0.89u | Since July 31, Portland guard Carla Leite is averaging 18.2 points and 7.3 assists per game on a 30.3% usage. |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.8 units
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🏆 Who will win Fire vs. Tempo?
I predict the Fire will beat the Tempo by five points on Friday. Portland has beaten Toronto in both head-to-head matchups this season. The Fire earned a 99-80 road win on May 23 and a 97-83 victory on Aug. 3. I'd lean toward a lower-scoring battle tonight, but the result should be the same.
Score prediction: Fire 93, Tempo 88
💰 Fire vs. Tempo prediction & best bet
Fire -2.5 (-110)
BetMGM stands alone as the shop offering the best value to back the Fire. The same spread costs a bit more at the rest of our best sports betting sites, which matters since I'd only lay the points at -3 or better.
Portland has covered the spread in five straight contests, posting a 4-1 record with a +5.3 net rating over that span. This stretch started with a 14-point win over the Tempo, who have been struggling of late.
Toronto has lost 12 straight games, ranking last in the WNBA with a -18.9 net rating over that span.
🔥 Best Fire vs. Tempo player prop bet
Carla Leite Over 24.5 points + assists (-112)
It's no accident that Portland's recent hot streak coincides with a strong stretch from lead guard Carla Leite.
Leite is averaging 18.2 points and 7.3 assists on a 30.3% usage rating since July 31, clearing this combo line four times in six games. And honestly, there is an argument that she's been unlucky with assists over that span. Leite is averaging 16.2 potential dimes during that stretch.
A matchup against the Tempo could be a nice positive regression spot. Toronto ranks 13th in assists allowed, surrendering 11 dimes to Leite on Aug. 6. Give me this Over at -125 or better.
🚀 Fire vs. Tempo same-game parlay
I've kept things straightforward with my Fire vs. Tempo parlay, as I only have two edges for this matchup. I like Portland's chances of winning by at least three points, while Leite should maintain her recent momentum as the lead guard. This SGP comes out to +196 at FanDuel.
💵 Fire vs. Tempo SGP picks
- Fire -2.5 (-112)
- Carla Leite Over 24.5 points + assists (-112)
Best odds: +196 via FanDuel (0.1u -> 0.19u)
💵 My betting record for WNBA picks
All WNBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since May 9.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106-119-1 | +16.73 units ✅ | 10.7% ✅ |
| Player props | 36-24 | +9.14 units ✅ | 15.6% ✅ |
| Parlays | 8-46 | -1.79 units ❌ | -33.2% ❌ |
📊 Live Fire vs. Tempo odds
📺 How to watch Fire vs. Tempo
- Date: Friday, Aug. 21
- Tipoff: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Rogers Arena (Vancouver)
- TV: ION
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass
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