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Public archive pick

Portland Fire at Phoenix Mercury — Moneyline

Event

Portland Fire at Phoenix Mercury

League

WNBA

Game start (UTC)

2026-08-16 23:08:00 UTC

Published (UTC)

2026-08-16 22:09:04 UTC

Market

Moneyline

Recommendation

Phoenix Mercury at -205

Result

loss

Analysis excerpt

Back Phoenix -5.5 (-104) — 1 unit. Phoenix has home court and four days’ rest, while Portland ranks near the bottom in turnovers and defensive efficiency. The Mercury also won the prior meeting 78-72 in Portland without Kahleah Copper; Copper is available now. SI and Covers both recommend Phoenix laying the points. Play Kahleah Copper over 21.5 points (-114) — 0.75 units. She averages roughly 20.6 points and faces a Portland defense allowing more than 91 per game. With Kelsey Plum ruled out, Copper should retain heavy scoring responsibility. Playable up to 22.5. Take DeWanna Bonner over 11.5…

Sources

• FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code: $200 in Bet Resets Daily for Fire vs. Mercury — 2026-08-16
• Portland Fire @ Phoenix Mercury: Live game updates, stats, play — 2026-08-16
• Fire vs. Mercury Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Sunday, Aug. 16 — 2026-08-16

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