Chicago Sky vs Portland Fire Prediction 5/9/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 30, 2026; Chicago, Ill, USA; Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington (7) poses during media day at The Field Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Chicago Sky
Portland Fire
Team Records
0-0
0-0
Spread
-5.5 -112
+5.5 -108
Moneyline
-238
+195
Total
Over 161.5 (-110)
Under 161.5 (-110)
Where
Moda Center, Portland, OR
When
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time
09:00 PM EDT
TV
NBA TV
The Chicago Sky and the Portland Fire meet Saturday in WNBA action from the Moda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. Portland Fire prediction.
Chicago Sky Team Preview
The Chicago Sky enter the 2026 season desperate for a fresh start after a chaotic 2025 campaign that saw coach Teresa Weatherspoon fired, star point guard Courtney Vandersloot lost to a knee injury, and the team finishing tied for last place at 10-34. The offseason brought even more drama when leading scorer and rebounder Angel Reese voiced her frustration with the team’s direction and was subsequently traded to Atlanta in April. Looking to rebuild their broken identity under new head coach Tyler Marsh, Chicago completely revamped their roster by adding veteran guards Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington, and Natasha Cloud, alongside young talent like Jacy Sheldon and Rickea Jackson. They will pair these new additions with sophomore center Kamilla Cardoso and veteran Elizabeth Williams in the post to address a team that tied for the worst offense and had the absolute worst defense in the league last year. Only time will tell if coach Marsh can successfully mesh this incredibly new group to win out of the gate and push for a postseason spot in 2026.
Portland Fire Team Preview
The Portland Fire enter the 2026 season looking to make a splash in their return to the league under brand-new ownership after a twenty-four year absence. Portland selected Bridget Carleton with the first pick of the expansion draft, followed by signing veteran guard Karlie Samuelson in free agency. The biggest concern for the Fire is the lack of a proven, elite number one scoring option, meaning they will heavily rely on Carleton and Haley Jones to take massive steps forward in their offensive roles. While matching the historic playoff run of last year’s expansion team in Golden State is highly unlikely, there’s still excitement and optimism about the WNBA adding to the scene in the PNW and building something to compete in the next couple of years.
Chicago Sky @ Portland Fire Betting Trends: May 9, 2026
Why the Portland Fire will win
The Sky have lost 11 of their last 12 road games.
The home team has won six of the Sky’s last seven games.
The home team has covered the spread in four of the Sky’s last five games.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
The favorites have won each of the Sky’s last eight games.
The Sky have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
Eight of the Sky’s last 10 season openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
Haley Jones recorded 3+ steals + blocks in each of her last three games – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Luisa Geiselsoder was one of only three players to have made 6+ field goals without a miss in a game last season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
Skylar Diggins recorded 2+ assists in 88 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Rickea Jackson has hit at least 1 three-pointer in 16 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
The Chicago Sky suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 last season – led by -15 points vs Washington Mystics on June 17.
The Chicago Sky scored less than 80 points in 16 road games last season – most in the WNBA.
Chicago Sky vs. Portland Fire Prediction
I’m on the Sky here. I don’t love the fact that I have to back Chicago on the road here but with two new-look teams in this one, I feel more confident backing the more proven combination of talent with the Sky as they have talent like Skylar Diggins, Carrington and Natasha Cloud as well as Jacy Sheldon, Rickea Jackson and Kamilla Cardoso. The Fire just feel disjointed from a talent perspective, and I don’t know if there’s going to be much to be excited about from the Fire in year one. Give me Chicago.
