Fire vs. Wings Prediction: WNBA Picks for Tuesday, Aug. 25
The Dallas Wings can lock in a playoff spot tonight with a win against the Portland Fire. That looming confirmation should weigh on the expansion franchise.
My Fire vs. Wings predictions expect a sluggish game overall. Dallas is an 8.5-point betting favorite ahead of tipoff from College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV).
🏀 Fire vs. Wings prediction: WNBA picks
See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Bet size (units) | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Under 177.5 (-105 at FanDuel) | 1.05u → 1u | Dallas's offense has fallen off without Azzi Fudd. |
| Paige Bueckers Under 6.5 assists (-148 at DraftKings) | 1.48 → 1u | Without Fudd spotting up, Paige Bueckers has found fewer shooters to convert. |
Total wagered: 2.53 units | Max profit: 2 units
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🏆 Who will win Fire vs. Wings?
The Wings may have found their footing this week, at least enough to make a first-round loss to the Minnesota Lynx a bit more respectable when that time comes. Dallas had scuffled in August before upsetting the Indiana Fever and blowing out the Seattle Storm in its last two games.
That sample size is not exactly overwhelming, but it should be enough to believe the Wings will take care of business against the fading Fire.
Score prediction: Wings 88, Fire 67
💰 Fire vs. Wings prediction & best bet
Under 177.5 (-105)
As the Wings prepare for next season, they will know better than anyone how vital Azzi Fudd is to their offense. Sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury, Fudd’s absence has directly coincided with the Wings’ offense falling off.
In the seven games since Fudd’s season ended, Dallas’s offense has slowed by 3.1 points per 100 possessions. Relatedly, the Wings have cashed five straight Unders and by an average of 7.7 points per game.
And against the Fire, that trend should be emphasized, given Portland has cashed five Unders in its last seven games and by an average of 13.7 points in those five games.
🔥 Best Fire vs. Wings player prop bet
Paige Bueckers Under 6.5 assists (-148)
Fudd’s impact, or now lack thereof, extends past overall offensive rating. Paige Bueckers averaged 6.0 assists in 28 games alongside Fudd this season but has averaged just 5.1 assists in eight games without the rookie shooter, including falling short of this prop in four of seven games since Fudd left the lineup.
🚀 Fire vs. Wings same-game parlay
Of the young guards in the WNBA, let’s say players within their first three years in the league, Bueckers is one of two who should be mentioned in MVP conversations, along with Olivia Miles.
Of note these days, Bueckers averages 1.2 points more without Fudd than with her, including clearing this prop in four of her last six games with one of those exceptions coming by just the hook.
💵 Fire vs. Wings SGP picks
- Under 177.5 (-105)
- Paige Bueckers Under 6.5 Assists (-148)
- Paige Bueckers Over 21.5 Points (-103)
Best odds: +500 via DraftKings (1u -> 5.00 u)
💵 My betting record for WNBA picks
All WNBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since Aug. 18.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2-8 | -6.67 units ❌ | -66.7% ❌ |
| Game picks | 0-5 | -5.4 units ❌ | -540% ❌ |
| Player props | 2-3 | -1.27 units ❌ | -25.4% ❌ |
📊 Live Fire vs. Wings odds
📺 How to watch Fire vs. Wings
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: College Park Center (Arlington, Texas)
- TV: NBA TV
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