Chicago Sky W faces Portland Fire W on June 26 at Wintrust Arena in a night game with strong historical odd-scoring patterns. The Sky have hit odd 1st half totals in 7 of their last 10 night games (70%), and the matchup carries extra momentum: Chicago is 2-for-2 against Portland in night games when the 1st half odd prop cashes (100% hit rate in the last 2 meetings).
Quick Stats
- Chicago Sky W odd 1st half prop hit 70% across their last 10 night games, with a 7-3 record.
- Head-to-head against Portland Fire W, the odd prop is perfect at 100% (2 of 2 games) in night games.
- Over the last 5 night games, Chicago hit the odd prop 60% of the time (3 of 5).
- Season-long in night games, Chicago sits at 60% (9 of 15 games) for odd 1st half scoring.
- Last season, Chicago's night-game odd prop cashed only 44% of the time (14 of 32 games).
Recent Night Game Form: 70% Hit Rate Over Last 10 Games
Chicago Sky W has established a strong pattern in night games (local start time after 6pm). Across their last 10 night contests, odd 1st half totals have cashed in 7 of 10 matchups, delivering a 70% hit rate. This trend spans opponents including Indiana, New York Liberty, Dallas, Connecticut, and Portland.
- L10 night games: 7 odd hits out of 10 attempts (70%)
- Opponents faced include @ IND, vs. NYL, @ DAL, @ CON, vs. POR
- Point totals in those first halves ranged from 77 to 103 points
Head-to-Head vs Portland: Perfect 2-for-2 Odd Cashes in Night Games
The Sky's matchup history against Portland Fire W in night games shows a pristine record for the odd prop. Both prior night contests, May 10 (@ POR) and June 25 (vs. POR), delivered odd 1st half point totals of 87 and 85 respectively, cashing the odd prop in both instances.
- H2H vs Portland in night games: 2-for-2 odd cashes (100%)
- May 10: @ POR, 1H total 87 (odd)
- June 25: vs. POR, 1H total 85 (odd)
Season-Long and Multi-Year Context
In 15 night games this 2026 season, Chicago Sky W has cashed the odd 1st half prop in 9 contests (60% hit rate). By contrast, last season's night-game performance was notably lower at 44% (14 of 32 games), suggesting a meaningful year-over-year improvement in this specific metric during night contests.
- 2026 season (night games): 9 odd hits in 15 games (60%)
- 2025 season (night games): 14 odd hits in 32 games (44%)
- L20 night games (all time): 12 odd hits in 20 games (60%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the odd/even 1st half prop in basketball?
The odd/even 1st half prop asks bettors to predict whether the combined points scored by both teams in the first half will be an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) or an even number (0, 2, 4, etc.). Zero points counts as even.
Why does Chicago Sky W's odd prop perform better in night games?
The data shows Chicago has hit odd 1st half totals at a 70% rate in their last 10 night games and 60% overall in night contests this season, compared to 44% last season in night games. The specific reason, pace of play, opponent quality, or other factors, is not provided in the data; only the historical trend is confirmed.
How reliable is the 100% head-to-head odd record vs Portland?
Chicago is 2-for-2 on odd 1st half cashes against Portland Fire W in night games (May 10 and June 25). While a small sample, this specific matchup shows perfect alignment with the broader season trend of 70% odd cashes in recent night games.
What was Chicago's record in their last 5 games entering this matchup?
Chicago Sky W is 1-4 in their last 5 games heading into June 26 and carries a season record of 5-12 (29.4% win percentage). They do enter with a 1-game winning streak and 1 day of rest.