The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Portland Fire at 1.90 — an implied 51% chance. Los Angeles Sparks upset it.

• Los Angeles Sparks: opened 1.93, closed 1.98 (49%)
• Portland Fire: opened 1.91, closed 1.90 (51%)

Half-time: Los Angeles Sparks 72 - 72 Portland Fire.

Los Angeles Sparks — recent form

• 2026-07-29New York Liberty 113-109 Los Angeles Sparks
• 2026-07-09Indiana Fever 92-106 Los Angeles Sparks
• 2026-07-07Seattle Storm 33-23 Los Angeles Sparks
• 2026-06-25Los Angeles Sparks 97-125 Toronto Tempo
• 2026-06-22New York Liberty 97-98 Los Angeles Sparks

Portland Fire — recent form

• 2026-08-01Indiana Fever 112-98 Portland Fire
• 2026-07-29Portland Fire 83-98 Las Vegas Aces
• 2026-07-05Portland Fire 77-72 Seattle Storm
• 2026-06-28Portland Fire 123-124 Washington Mystics
• 2026-06-25Portland Fire 70-94 Chicago Sky