May 18, 2026
WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Monday, May 18, 2026
Read Article WNBA player props today: Monday's best props include Shakira Austin [5/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get WNBA player props today with projections for Monday's games.
Dimers' WNBA props are live for May 18, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Odyssey Sims.
Our WNBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Mystics vs. Wings and Sun vs. Fire, to surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.
List of WNBA prop bets for Monday, 5/18
Below are the top 8 WNBA player props for May 18, ranked by probability.
Shakira Austin over 14.5 points scored (-116)
- Edge: 8.7%
- Probability: 62.4%
- Projection: 20.9
- Game: Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Washington's Shakira Austin over 14.5 points scored. A probability of 62.4% gives this play an edge of 8.7% at -116 odds.
Kiki Iriafen to score first basket (+700)
- Edge: 1.1%
- Probability: 13.6%
- Game: Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
Kiki Iriafen’s to score first basket prop shows a 13.6% probability and an 1.1% edge at +700 odds, according to our model.
Odyssey Sims to score first basket (+1000)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 11.2%
- Game: Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Odyssey Sims to score first basket, with simulations showing an 11.2% probability and a 2.1% edge at +1000.
Emily Engstler to score first basket (+1300)
- Edge: 2.8%
- Probability: 9.9%
- Game: Sun vs. Fire (10:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Emily Engstler to score first basket, with a 9.9% probability and an edge of 2.8% at +1300 odds.
Luisa Geiselsoder to score first basket (+1000)
- Edge: 0.5%
- Probability: 9.6%
- Game: Sun vs. Fire (10:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Luisa Geiselsoder to score first basket for Portland, showing an edge of 0.5% at +1000 odds.
Nyadiew Puoch to score first basket (+1200)
- Edge: 1.8%
- Probability: 9.5%
- Game: Sun vs. Fire (10:00PM ET)
Nyadiew Puoch’s to score first basket prop shows an edge of 1.8% at +1200 odds, supported by a 9.5% probability according to our model.
Cotie McMahon to score first basket (+1600)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 8.5%
- Game: Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Cotie McMahon to score first basket for Washington, with a 8.5% probability and a 2.6% edge at +1600 odds.
Georgia Amoore to score first basket (+1700)
- Edge: 0.7%
- Probability: 6.2%
- Game: Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Georgia Amoore to score first basket, supported by a 6.2% probability at +1700 odds and an edge of 0.7%.
WNBA player prop summary: Monday, May 18, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:49AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystics vs. Wings | Shakira Austin over 14.5 points scored | -116 @ Fanatics | 8.7% | 62.4% |
| Mystics vs. Wings | Kiki Iriafen to score first basket | +700 @ FanDuel | 1.1% | 13.6% |
| Mystics vs. Wings | Odyssey Sims to score first basket | +1000 @ FanDuel | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Sun vs. Fire | Emily Engstler to score first basket | +1300 @ FanDuel | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Sun vs. Fire | Luisa Geiselsoder to score first basket | +1000 @ FanDuel | 0.5% | 9.6% |
| Sun vs. Fire | Nyadiew Puoch to score first basket | +1200 @ FanDuel | 1.8% | 9.5% |
| Mystics vs. Wings | Cotie McMahon to score first basket | +1600 @ FanDuel | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Mystics vs. Wings | Georgia Amoore to score first basket | +1700 @ FanDuel | 0.7% | 6.2% |
Conclusion
For May 18, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Odyssey Sims. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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