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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Portland Fire vs Toronto Tempo predictions for WNBA Saturday.
The Toronto Tempo will take on the Portland Fire in WNBA action at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Tempo as the most likely winner of the Fire vs. Tempo game.
The Tempo, powered by Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey and Kiki Rice, are set to take on the Fire, who feature Carla Leite, Bridget Carleton and Luisa Geiselsoder.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fire vs. Tempo prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's WNBA game between the Fire and Tempo, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Tempo a 74% chance of beating the Fire.
According to our model, the Tempo (-4.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 173.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of staying under.
Fire vs. Tempo odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fire | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +186 | -205 |
| Total | o173.5 (-110) | u173.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fire vs. Tempo picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Tempo -4.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Tempo | -205 |
| Total | Under 173.5 | -108 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fire vs. Tempo player props
Looking for Fire vs. Tempo WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Carla Leite is expected to lead the Fire with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while Brittney Sykes is projected to have 17 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Tempo.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and 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 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| B. Carleton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| L. Geiselsoder | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Emily Engstler | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Tempo prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Tempo:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 34 |
| Marina Mabrey | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Kiki Rice | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Laura Juskaite | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Kia Nurse | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Fire vs. Tempo game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Tempo and Fire at Coca-Cola Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Coca-Cola Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict the Tempo, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Fire in Saturday'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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