WNBA player props today: Opening Night's best props include Lauren Betts [5/8/2026]

Dimers' WNBA props are live for May 08, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Lauren Betts, Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen.

Our WNBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Sun vs. Liberty and Valkyries vs. Storm, to surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.

List of WNBA prop picks for Friday, 5/8

Sourced from 20+ total props today, below are the top ten WNBA player props for Opening Night of the 2026 season, ranked by probability.

Lauren Betts over 9.5 points scored (-120)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 60.2%
• Projection: 14.6
• Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Washington's Lauren Betts over 9.5 points scored. A probability of 60.2% gives this play an edge of 5.5% at -120 odds.

Shakira Austin over 12.5 points scored (+100)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Projection: 16.5
• Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Shakira Austin’s points scored prop shows an 8.1% edge at +100 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 16.5 points scored on the over 12.5 line.

Kiki Iriafen over 9.5 rebounds (+140)

• Edge: 13.8%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Projection: 10.5
• Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Kiki Iriafen over 9.5 rebounds, with simulations showing a 55.5% probability and a 13.8% edge at +140.

Tiffany Hayes over 10.5 points scored (-120)

• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Projection: 12.9
• Game: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects Tiffany Hayes to record 12.9 points scored today, creating an edge of 0.7% on the over 10.5 line at -120 odds.

Kiki Iriafen over 15.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Projection: 17.1
• Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Kiki Iriafen over 15.5 points scored for Washington, showing an edge of 9.0% at +125 odds.

Kayla Thornton under 5.5 rebounds (+130)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Projection: 5.0
• Game: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

Kayla Thornton’s rebounds prop shows an edge of 9.7% at +130 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 5.0 today.

Georgia Amoore over 9.5 points scored (-105)

• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 52.3%
• Projection: 10.5
• Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects Georgia Amoore for 10.5 points scored for Washington, creating an edge of 1.1% on over 9.5 at -105 odds.

Janelle Salaun over 10.5 points scored (-105)

• Edge: 0.5%
• Probability: 51.7%
• Projection: 11.3
• Game: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Janelle Salaun for 11.3 points scored, creating value on the over 10.5 line at -105 odds and a 0.5% edge.

Veronica Burton under 11.5 points scored (+105)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 51.0%
• Projection: 11.0
• Game: Valkyries vs. Storm (10:00PM ET)

A 2.3% edge on the under 10.5 points scored line makes Veronica Burton a value play in Valkyries vs. Storm, with our model projecting her for 11.0 points scored at +105 odds.

Jonquel Jones over 16.5 points scored (+120)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 50.9%
• Projection: 16.9
• Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Simulations project Jonquel Jones for 16.9 points scored here, creating a 5.5% edge on the over 16.5 line at +120 odds.

WNBA player prop summary: Friday, May 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:47PM ET:

Conclusion

For May 8, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Lauren Betts, Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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