What does the Mystics -5.5 spread market mean?

The market is about whether the Washington Mystics will cover a -5.5 point spread against Portland Fire. Washington must win by at least 6 points for the “Washington Mystics” side to win.

When does the Washington Mystics vs Portland Fire market resolve?

The market is scheduled to resolve after the WNBA game on July 16, 2026, with the listed resolution time of 23:00 UTC, once the final result is known.

What happens if the Mystics win by exactly 5 points?

If Washington wins by 5 points or fewer, the market resolves to “PortlandFire.” Because the spread is -5.5, the Mystics need a margin of 6 or more to cover.

How is this market handled if the game is postponed or canceled?

If the game is postponed, the market stays open until the game is completed. If it is canceled entirely with no make-up game, the market resolves 50-50.

What smart money activity is PolySpotter tracking on this market?

PolySpotter is tracking $1,350 in total smart money and 1 smart money signal, with recent alerts indicating heavy winner buying and additional size on the spread.

Part of: PortlandFire vs. Washington Mystics

Spread: Washington Mystics (-5.5)

This prediction market tracks whether the Washington Mystics will beat Portland Fire by 6 or more points in their July 16 WNBA matchup at 7:00 PM ET. If Washington wins by 6+, the market resolves to “Washington Mystics”; otherwise, including a tie, it resolves to “PortlandFire.” PolySpotter is tracking $1,350 in smart money activity across 1 signal, with recent alerts showing winner buying and added size on the spread.

In the upcoming WNBA game, scheduled for July 16 at 7:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Washington Mystics" if the Washington Mystics win the game by 6 or more points. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "PortlandFire". If the game ends in a tie, this market will resolve to "PortlandFire". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.

2 smart money signals detected, totaling $2,748.

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Notable Trades

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This bettor wins 94% of resolved trades and is up $345,841 lifetime.
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Selling PortlandFire at 46¢ is the same as buying Washington Mystics -5.5 at 54¢.

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