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Phoenix Mercury at Portland Fire

WNBA September 18, 2026 02:00 AM ET
Ω OMEGA PICK
55% Lean
55% Lean
SPREAD
Phoenix Mercury
1.5
OMEGA line projects Phoenix as a 1-point favorite, but the market has them as a 1.5-point underdog. The 2.5-point model edge suggests slight value on the Mercury.
Ω Bottom Line
Under 176.5: Both teams missing top scorers (Plum, Copper, Geiselsoder), OMEGA projects 136 total — a 40.5-point gap that's the strongest signal in this game.

All OMEGA Picks

SPREAD
Phoenix Mercury
Line: 1.5
55%
OMEGA line projects Phoenix as a 1-point favorite, but the market has them as a 1.5-point underdog. The 2.5-point model edge suggests slight value on the Mercury.
MONEYLINE
Phoenix Mercury
55%
OMEGA win probability (52%) is slightly above the market's implied 50% for Phoenix. Small edge on the underdog moneyline.
TOTAL
under
Line: 176.5
60%
OMEGA projects a total of 136 points, a massive 40.5-point gap below the market. Both teams are missing their top scorers (Plum, Copper for PHX; Geiselsoder for POR), which should suppress scoring.

Game Analysis

Both teams are severely depleted — Phoenix without its two leading scorers (Plum, Copper) and Portland missing Geiselsoder and other rotation players. The OMEGA model projects a 136-point total, a staggering 40.5 points below the market's 176.5. This is a 3+ sigma outlier that demands attention. The under is the strongest play here, as the injury context should suppress scoring significantly. The spread is a coin flip — slight lean to Phoenix based on the OMEGA line suggesting they're undervalued by 2.5 points, but confidence is low given the roster chaos.

Correlated Player Props

PROP ALERT
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury
Over 14.5 points 60%
With Plum and Copper out, Thomas becomes the primary offensive option. Her season average of 15.2 points per game should see a usage boost. Model projects 16-18 points.
PROP ALERT
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury
Over 8.5 rebounds 58%
Thomas averages 9.1 rebounds per game. With key players out, she may see more minutes and rebounding opportunities. Model projects 9-10 rebounds.
PROP ALERT
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury
Over 5.5 assists 55%
Thomas is the primary playmaker. With scorers out, she may facilitate more. Model projects 6-7 assists.
PROP ALERT
Karlie Samuelson Portland Fire
Over 10.5 points 55%
Samuelson is a reliable scorer for Portland. With Geiselsoder out, she may see increased usage. Model projects 11-13 points.
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