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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/8.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Monday, June 8, 2026—are live with the Aces' Chennedy Carter 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.
Carter, A'ja Wilson and Natisha Hiedeman lead Monday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also showcase tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (June 8, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Chennedy Carter (Aces) | 15.2% |
| A'ja Wilson (Aces) | 14.6% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 13.8% |
| Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) | 13.8% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 13.0% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 12.9% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 12.9% |
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 12.8% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 12.8% |
| Aliyah Boston (Fever) | 12.6% |
| Aneesah Morrow (Sun) | 12.1% |
| Pauline Astier (Liberty) | 11.4% |
| Caitlin Clark (Fever) | 11.3% |
| Marine Johannes (Liberty) | 10.2% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 10.1% |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 10.0% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 9.6% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 9.4% |
| Saniya Rivers (Sun) | 8.7% |
| Diamond Miller (Sun) | 8.6% |
| Jackie Young (Aces) | 8.4% |
| Jade Melbourne (Storm) | 8.2% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 7.8% |
| Sophie Cunningham (Fever) | 7.1% |
| Chelsea Gray (Aces) | 6.6% |
| Stefanie Dolson (Storm) | 5.8% |
| Leonie Fiebich (Liberty) | 5.5% |
| Lexie Hull (Fever) | 5.3% |
| Jewell Loyd (Aces) | 5.2% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 4.5% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 8, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natisha Hiedeman | Storm | 4.3% | +950 | 13.8% |
| Saniya Rivers | Sun | 3.2% | +1700 | 8.7% |
| Diamond Miller | Sun | 2.7% | +1600 | 8.6% |
| Awa Fam | Storm | 2.4% | +850 | 12.9% |
| Leila Lacan | Sun | 2.3% | +850 | 12.8% |
| Pauline Astier | Liberty | 1.4% | +900 | 11.4% |
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 1.3% | +1100 | 9.6% |
| Sonia Citron | Mystics | 1.0% | +1000 | 10.1% |
| Caitlin Clark | Fever | 0.7% | +850 | 11.3% |
| Chelsea Gray | Aces | 0.7% | +1600 | 6.6% |
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 6/8.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Monday, June 8, 2026, Chennedy Carter, A'ja Wilson and Natisha Hiedeman lead our first basket projections, with Hiedeman shaping as the strongest value play at +950. 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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