Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue & Setting
Mohegan Sun Arena remains one of the league’s most distinct home‑court environments — tight sightlines, low rafters, and a crowd that can swing momentum quickly even in a rebuilding year. Connecticut enters at 5–18, trying to stabilize a difficult season, while Portland arrives at 10–13 and fighting to stay in the Western Conference playoff mix.
Team Records & Recent Form
Portland Fire (10–13)
- Last 5: 3–2
- Portland has leaned heavily on pace, transition scoring, and a top‑five offensive efficiency over the past two weeks.
- Defensive inconsistency remains the issue — allowing 84.7 points per game in their last three.
Connecticut Sun (5–18)
- Last 5: 1–4
- The Sun continue to struggle with half‑court creation and late‑game execution.
- Defensive rebounding has been a major problem, giving up 13.2 second‑chance points per game.
Injury Report
Portland Fire
- G Tiana Hawkins — Probable (ankle soreness)
- F Mariah Jefferson — Questionable (hip tightness)
- C Nia Carter — Out (foot fracture)
Connecticut Sun
- G/F Alyssa Thomas — Out (ACL recovery)
- G Dijonai Carrington — Doubtful (hamstring strain)
- C Beatrice Mompremier — Probable (knee swelling)
Connecticut’s injury list continues to limit rotation flexibility and scoring options.
Key Player Matchups
PG: Portland’s Jada Reynolds vs. Connecticut’s Ty Harris
Reynolds is averaging 18.4 PPG and 6.1 APG over her last seven games, thriving in pick‑and‑roll action. Harris must contain her downhill drives — a tall order given Connecticut’s depleted backcourt.
Wing: Portland’s Kelsey Moore vs. Connecticut’s DeWanna Bonner
Bonner remains Connecticut’s most reliable scorer (17.2 PPG), but Moore’s length and physicality can disrupt her rhythm. This matchup likely determines Connecticut’s offensive ceiling.
Frontcourt: Portland’s Alana Ruiz vs. Connecticut’s Mompremier
Ruiz has been a force on the offensive glass. With Connecticut already struggling in rebounding, this is a potential mismatch that could tilt the game.
Series History
- All‑Time: Portland leads 14–11
- Last Meeting (2026): Portland won 89–78
- Portland has won four straight in the series, including two at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Betting Trends
Portland Fire
- 5–1 ATS in their last six road games
- Over is 7–3 in their last ten
- Portland is 8–2 ATS vs. teams below .400 this season
Connecticut Sun
- 2–8 ATS in their last ten
- Under is 6–4 in their last ten home games
- Sun are 1–6 ATS when missing two or more starters
GAME ODDS
Portland Fire 168
Connecticut Sun – 1
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 13, 2026
