Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Prediction, Caitlin Clark Bets, Latest WNBA Odds for Friday, July 31st
The Indiana Fever face the Portland Fire at 10 PM ET on Friday, July 31, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Can Portland slow Caitlin Clark and the surging Fever after splitting the first two meetings of the season? Check out this Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire prediction and best bet for July 31.
Peter Alexis - July 31, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadIndiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Prediction: Can Caitlin Clark, Fever Get Revenge on Struggling Fire on Friday Night?
The Fever visit the Fire on Friday night in a nationally televised matchup on ION. Indiana is a 7.5-point road favorite at -115 and -325 on the moneyline, while Portland is +7.5 at -105 and +260 to win outright. The total is set at 186.5 points.
Indiana enters at 18-10 after winning four consecutive games, scoring at least 105 points in every victory during that stretch. The Fever returned from the All-Star break with a 105-95 road win over Seattle, as Clark scored 32 points and Kelsey Mitchell added 28. Their pace, perimeter shooting and transition offense have become increasingly difficult to contain as the backcourt settles into its strongest rhythm of the season.
Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, July 31st, 2026
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- How to Watch: ION
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Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Prediction
Portland dropped to 11-17 after a 98-83 loss at Las Vegas on Tuesday. The Fire fell behind 36-21 in the opening quarter and never recovered, continuing a stretch in which their defense has struggled to prevent elite opponents from creating early separation. Portland has enough offensive talent to produce competitive stretches, but its limited depth becomes a major problem when opponents increase the pace and force the supporting rotation to make shots.
The season series is tied 1-1, with each team already producing a comfortable victory. Indiana won the first meeting 90-73 behind 24 points from Aliyah Boston and 21 from Mitchell, while Portland answered with a 100-84 home win in which Megan Gustafson scored 22 points and Clark was held to six. That Portland victory showed the Fire’s ceiling, but Indiana’s current offense is operating at a substantially higher level than it was in late May.
Clark’s ability to create early offense should place immediate pressure on a Portland defense that struggled with Las Vegas’ star power. Mitchell adds another elite scorer capable of attacking closeouts, while Boston gives Indiana an interior advantage if the Fire overcommit toward the guards. Portland must control the tempo, dominate the glass and avoid live-ball turnovers to keep the game within reach.
Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Best Bet
- Pick: Fever -7.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
The Fever are laying a meaningful number on the road, but their current form supports the spread. Indiana has repeatedly crossed the 100-point mark, while Portland enters after losing by 15 to another championship contender. The Fire already demonstrated that they can beat Indiana at Moda Center, which should prevent the favorite from overlooking the matchup, and the Fever now appear equipped to produce a much different result.
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