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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/9.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, June 9, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections derive insights from detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Natasha Howard and Kamilla Cardoso 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 9, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 14.0% |
| Natasha Howard (Lynx) | 13.7% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 12.9% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 12.9% |
| Natasha Mack (Mercury) | 12.8% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 12.8% |
| Courtney Williams (Lynx) | 12.5% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 11.6% |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 11.5% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 11.3% |
| Rhyne Howard (Dream) | 11.1% |
| Maddy Siegrist (Wings) | 11.0% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.2% |
| Olivia Miles (Lynx) | 10.2% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 10.2% |
| Angel Reese (Dream) | 9.6% |
| Jessica Shepard (Wings) | 9.6% |
| Azzi Fudd (Wings) | 9.4% |
| Jordin Canada (Dream) | 9.2% |
| Gabriela Jaquez (Sky) | 9.0% |
| Azura Stevens (Sky) | 8.9% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 8.7% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 8.5% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 8.5% |
| Rachel Banham (Sky) | 8.0% |
| DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) | 8.0% |
| Monique Akoa-Makani (Mercury) | 7.5% |
| Naz Hillmon (Dream) | 7.1% |
| Nia Coffey (Lynx) | 7.1% |
| Kayla McBride (Lynx) | 6.5% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 4.5% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 9, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Williams | Lynx | 3.0% | +950 | 12.5% |
| Allisha Gray | Dream | 2.4% | +850 | 12.9% |
| Natasha Mack | Mercury | 1.7% | +800 | 12.8% |
| Jordin Canada | Dream | 1.6% | +1200 | 9.2% |
| Maddy Siegrist | Wings | 1.0% | +900 | 11.0% |
| Naz Hillmon | Dream | 0.5% | +1400 | 7.1% |
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 6/9.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard and Kamilla Cardoso lead our first basket projections, while Courtney Williams shapes as the strongest value play at +950. 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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