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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/19.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Friday, June 19, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections draw on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Marina Mabrey and Kiki Iriafen lead Friday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also highlight tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (June 19, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 16.1% |
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 14.5% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 13.6% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 13.0% |
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 12.7% |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 12.6% |
| Natasha Howard (Lynx) | 12.4% |
| Courtney Williams (Lynx) | 12.3% |
| Isabelle Harrison (Tempo) | 12.3% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 12.3% |
| Olivia Miles (Lynx) | 11.7% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 11.7% |
| Aneesah Morrow (Sun) | 11.4% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 11.1% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 10.6% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.3% |
| Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) | 10.1% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 9.9% |
| Pauline Astier (Liberty) | 9.4% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 9.2% |
| Saniya Rivers (Sun) | 8.4% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 8.0% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 7.3% |
| Kayla McBride (Lynx) | 7.3% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 6.7% |
| Nia Coffey (Lynx) | 6.2% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.0% |
| Leonie Fiebich (Liberty) | 5.2% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 3.9% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 3.7% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 19, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 4.5% | +1300 | 11.7% |
| Courtney Williams | Lynx | 3.3% | +1000 | 12.3% |
| Isabelle Harrison | Tempo | 3.2% | +1000 | 12.3% |
| Kiki Iriafen | Mystics | 2.5% | +800 | 13.6% |
| Maria Conde | Tempo | 1.3% | +1400 | 8.0% |
| Sonia Citron | Mystics | 0.8% | +1000 | 9.9% |
| Gabby Williams | Valkyries | 0.7% | +550 | 16.1% |
| Marina Mabrey | Tempo | 0.2% | +600 | 14.5% |
| Julie Allemand | Tempo | 0.1% | +1600 | 6.0% |
| Saniya Rivers | Sun | 0.1% | +1100 | 8.4% |
Edges represent the difference between model probability and implied odds.
For more insights on prop markets and value plays across the league, explore our full list of NBA prop bets for 6/19.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Friday, June 19, 2026, Gabby Williams, Marina Mabrey and Kiki Iriafen lead our first basket projections, while Michaela Onyenwere shapes as the strongest value play at +1300. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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