Wings Fire odds: Bueckers returns for Portland matchup
The Dallas Wings face the Portland Fire in their final game before the All-Star break, and Wings Fire odds hinge on star guard Paige Bueckers. Dallas News reports Bueckers returns after missing Monday’s overtime loss. Alanna Smith remains questionable, while Portland has ruled out Sania Feagin for the season.
Key Takeaways
- Dallas (17-9) visits Portland (11-15) at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network in the last game before the All-Star break.
- Paige Bueckers returns to the Wings lineup after sitting out Monday’s overtime loss to the New York Liberty.
- Alanna Smith is questionable with a right leg injury; Portland has ruled out Sania Feagin for the season with a torn ACL.
- Arike Ogunbowale scored 29 points in Monday’s loss; Bridget Carleton had 22 in Portland’s Saturday defeat.
- Live Wings Fire lines are posted on FanDuel Sportsbook for the Western Conference matchup.
Will Paige Bueckers and Alanna Smith play for the Wings?
Yahoo Sports’ final injury report listed Bueckers as questionable due to rest, raising the chance she would miss a second straight contest after Monday’s absence.
The Dallas Morning News then reported that Bueckers would return to the lineup against the Fire after missing that New York game.
Forward Alanna Smith remains the clearer availability concern. Yahoo Sports listed her as questionable with a right leg injury and noted she risked a third consecutive missed game.
How do the Wings and Fire enter this matchup?
Dallas is 17-9 after a 99-98 overtime home loss to the New York Liberty on Monday. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 29 points, five rebounds and six assists, while Jessica Shepard added 13 points, 16 rebounds and six assists.
Portland is 11-15 after a road loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday. Bridget Carleton finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Carla Leite added 21 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, giving both Western Conference clubs one final tune-up before the All-Star break.
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Where can you check the latest Wings Fire odds?
Injury news can move betting markets fast, especially with Bueckers back and Smith still questionable. Check live prices instead of relying on stale numbers.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists a dedicated Dallas Wings @ Portland Fire market with spread, moneyline and total options that update as availability clears.
Portland’s only listed injury for Wednesday was Feagin, who is out for the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in her left knee.