If you want one of those partial views, then yes, you would want even #'d room, northern end.
What I think, though, is that is requested a lot so if there is something that you would prefer more than anything, then I would either just go with that, or put it first.
When we stayed last year in a SV room, I really wanted to be on the even side but did not want 1st floor. The "not 1st floor" request was more important so I just went with that and we were indeed put on the 2nd floor.
But, to be honest, we have stayed 4 times and twice been on the outer side and twice the inner and for us, it doesn't really matter because its the location that can't be beat--and, yes, we headed to TOTWL for the fireworks each night anyway!!!
Good luck!