Mercury 85-88 Portland Fire Aug 16 — Timeline

Mercury 85-88 Portland Fire Aug 16 — Timeline

Odds and predictions as of Aug 17, 2026

MercuryPhoenix MercuryPredictions & stats

85:88

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This event has concluded

Final score: Phoenix Mercury 85 – 88 Portland Fire

Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire Quarter by Quarter

Final

Q-by-Q score
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Portland Fire	18	18	25	27	88
Phoenix Mercury	22	20	22	21	85

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Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire prediction & analysis

Phoenix Mercury look like the better bet given the big gap and steady pricing. The books all agree on Mercury, and Portland has a much tougher path.

AI analysis by The Court Prophet · 78% confidence · Read the full prediction

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AI predictions for Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire

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The Court ProphetMatch Result✦ Phoenix Mercury · 1.50
78%

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Who will win Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire?

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1 AI model has a pick on this match

Settled Aug 17, 01:30

History

Head-to-Head: Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire

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Head-to-head

Fire 72–78 MercuryPortland Fire 72, Phoenix Mercury 78, Jun 6, 2026

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LAS 87–94 MercuryLos Angeles Sparks 87, Phoenix Mercury 94, Aug 12, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire

What does the AI predict for Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire?
Our highest-confidence AI model picks Phoenix Mercury to win (78% confidence). See the AI Predictions section for the full model lineup and reasoning. Always bet responsibly.
What is the AI prediction for Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire?
We have 1 AI prediction for this match from The Court Prophet. Each prediction includes a confidence rating, corrected against the hit rate that model actually achieved — see the AI Predictions section above for picks and reasoning.
What league is Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire in?
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What are the best odds for Phoenix Mercury vs Portland Fire?
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