Fire vs. Wings prediction: Paige Bueckers projected to score 20 points in Tuesday's WNBA game [8/25/2026]

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's WNBA matchup between the Fire and Wings, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wings an 80.4% chance of beating the Fire.

According to our model, the Wings (-8.5) have a 51.0% chance of covering the spread, while the 177.5-point over/under has a 51.0% chance of going over.

Fire vs. Wings odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Fire +8.5 (+104) / Wings -8.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Fire +365, Wings -355

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Fire vs. Wings picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Fire +8.5 @ +104 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Wings @ -355 via Polymarket
• Total: Over 177.5 @ -104 via Novig

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wings to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Fire vs. Wings player props

WNBA player props are a great way to wager on the Fire vs. Wings game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at College Park Center.

Carla Leite is expected to lead the Fire with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Paige Bueckers is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Wings.

For early game action, the data identifies Paige Bueckers 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	17	3	7	1	34
Megan Gustafson	14	5	1	2	26
B. Carleton	14	5	2	3	29
Emily Engstler	10	6	2	1	29
Frieda Buhner	7	3	1	2	14

Wings prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wings:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Paige Bueckers	20	4	6	2	39
A. Ogunbowale	16	3	4	2	29
Jessica Shepard	13	10	4	0	34
Awak Kuier	9	5	2	1	26
Alanna Smith	9	6	2	1	25

Fire vs. Wings game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's action between the Wings and Fire at College Park Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Portland Fire vs. Dallas Wings
• Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: College Park Center

Conclusion

We predict the Wings, with an 80.4% win probability, will likely beat the Fire in Tuesday's WNBA matchup.

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