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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven 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 Hawks' A'ja Wilson projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections make use of 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 best 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) | 16.3% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 14.6% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 14.5% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 13.9% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 13.2% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 13.1% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 12.9% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 12.7% |
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 12.6% |
| Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks) | 12.2% |
| Carla Leite (Fire) | 12.2% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 12.0% |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker (Fire) | 11.8% |
| Aneesah Morrow (Sun) | 11.7% |
| NaLyssa Smith (Aces) | 11.0% |
| 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% |
| Emily Engstler (Fire) | 9.9% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 9.6% |
| Jackie Young (Aces) | 9.4% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 9.2% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 9.1% |
| Jordin Canada (Dream) | 9.0% |
| Rae Burrell (Sparks) | 8.9% |
| Elizabeth Williams (Sky) | 8.5% |
| Erica Wheeler (Sparks) | 8.2% |
| Naz Hillmon (Dream) | 7.7% |
| Ariel Atkins (Sparks) | 7.6% |
| Jacy Sheldon (Sky) | 7.5% |
| Chelsea Gray (Aces) | 7.3% |
| Alicia Florez (Mystics) | 7.1% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 6.9% |
| Saniya Rivers (Sun) | 5.9% |
| Jewell Loyd (Aces) | 5.9% |
| Luisa Geiselsoder (Fire) | 5.8% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 4.9% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 4.6% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 2, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiki Iriafen | Mystics | 3.4% | +800 | 14.5% |
| Jordin Canada | Dream | 2.3% | +1400 | 9.0% |
| Leila Lacan | Sun | 1.8% | +1000 | 10.9% |
| Allisha Gray | Dream | 1.4% | +750 | 13.2% |
| Naz Hillmon | Dream | 0.6% | +1300 | 7.7% |
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 0.5% | +1000 | 9.6% |
| Emily Engstler | Fire | 0.3% | +950 | 9.9% |
| Chelsea Gray | Aces | 0.2% | +1300 | 7.3% |
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, with Iriafen shaping as the strongest value play at +800. 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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