Jun 2, 2026
Best WNBA bets today: Tuesday's picks include Sun vs. Dream play [6/2/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/2.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, June 2, 2026—are live with the Bulls' A'ja Wilson projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Wilson, Brittney Griner and Kiki Iriafen lead Tuesday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also highlight tonight's top first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (June 2, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson (Aces) | 16.8% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 14.6% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 14.5% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 13.9% |
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 13.5% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 13.4% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 13.2% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 13.1% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 12.5% |
| Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks) | 12.2% |
| Carla Leite (Fire) | 12.2% |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker (Fire) | 11.8% |
| Aneesah Morrow (Sun) | 11.7% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 11.5% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 11.0% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 10.9% |
| Bridget Carleton (Fire) | 10.4% |
| Rhyne Howard (Dream) | 10.1% |
| Angel Reese (Dream) | 10.0% |
| Jackie Young (Aces) | 10.0% |
| Emily Engstler (Fire) | 9.9% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 9.6% |
| NaLyssa Smith (Aces) | 9.5% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 9.5% |
| Jordin Canada (Dream) | 9.0% |
| Rae Burrell (Sparks) | 8.9% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 8.5% |
| Erica Wheeler (Sparks) | 8.2% |
| Chelsea Gray (Aces) | 7.8% |
| Jacy Sheldon (Sky) | 7.8% |
| Naz Hillmon (Dream) | 7.7% |
| Ariel Atkins (Sparks) | 7.6% |
| Alicia Florez (Mystics) | 7.1% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 6.9% |
| Rachel Banham (Sky) | 6.8% |
| Saniya Rivers (Sun) | 5.9% |
| Jewell Loyd (Aces) | 5.8% |
| Luisa Geiselsoder (Fire) | 5.8% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 5.4% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 4.9% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 2, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordin Canada | Dream | 2.3% | +1400 | 9.0% |
| Allisha Gray | Dream | 2.1% | +800 | 13.2% |
| Kiki Iriafen | Mystics | 2.0% | +700 | 14.5% |
| Leila Lacan | Sun | 1.8% | +1000 | 10.9% |
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 1.3% | +1100 | 9.6% |
| Jacy Sheldon | Sky | 1.1% | +1400 | 7.8% |
| Chelsea Gray | Aces | 0.7% | +1300 | 7.8% |
| Naz Hillmon | Dream | 0.6% | +1300 | 7.7% |
| Erica Wheeler | Sparks | 0.5% | +1200 | 8.2% |
| Natasha Cloud | Sky | 0.4% | +1000 | 9.5% |
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 6/2.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, June 2, 2026, A'ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Kiki Iriafen lead our first basket projections, while Jordin Canada shapes as the strongest value play at +1400. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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