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Portland Fire vs. Chicago Sky

Game time: Jun 26, 2026 7:30 PM EDT

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Portland Fire

Record: 0-0

Chicago Sky

Record: 0-0

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Portland Fire vs. Chicago Sky

Total: Over 172.5 (-115) — Win

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: Portland Fire 94, Chicago Sky 124

Why this play: Both teams crash the boards hard and struggle from deep, setting up a high-total pace that should push the Over past 172.5.

Quick read:

Expect a physical game with Portland and Chicago battling for every rebound; their combined average of over 61 rebounds per game suggests plenty of second-chance opportunities and extended possessions. This kind of gritty inside play often inflates scoring, especially when outside shooting is subpar.
Neither squad is lighting it up from deep—Portland at 34.9% and Chicago even lower at 28.6%—which means defenses can sag a bit and still concede points in the paint and at the free-throw line. When threes aren’t falling, teams compensate with more mid-range and inside attempts, often boosting total points.
The only catch here is that 172.5 is a respectable total for the WNBA, so if either team tightens up defensively or slows the pace, the Over could be a bit ambitious. But given the rebounding edge and shooting struggles, it’s a bet worth the juice—unless you prefer your basketball sedate and low-scoring.

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