Fire vs. Sky prediction: Why Chicago is favored to win Wednesday's WNBA game [6/24/2026]
Get Portland Fire vs Chicago Sky predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
WNBA action continues on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET as the Portland Fire take on the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Sky as the most likely winner of the Fire vs. Sky game.
The Sky, who have star players such as Sydney Taylor, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Kamilla Cardoso, are set to take on the Fire, whose lineup includes Carla Leite, Megan Gustafson and Sarah Barker.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fire vs. Sky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Sky a 69.5% chance of defeating the Fire.
According to our model, the Sky (-3.5) have a 56.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 172.5-point over/under has a 63.7% 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 (-102) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -164 |
| Total | o172.5 (-108) | u172.5 (-112) |
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 | -164 |
| Total | Under 172.5 | -112 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 172.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fire vs. Sky player props
WNBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Wednesday's Portland vs. Chicago game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers 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.
For early game action, the data identifies Megan Gustafson as the most probable player to secure the first basket.
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 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Natasha Cloud | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
Fire vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Sky and Fire at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to start 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 69.5% 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.
