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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/2.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Sunday, August 2, 2026—are live with the Tempo's Isabelle Harrison projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Harrison, Gabby Williams and Brittney Griner lead Sunday’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 (August 2, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Isabelle Harrison (Tempo) | 15.8% |
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 15.5% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 15.2% |
| Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks) | 13.4% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 13.2% |
| Megan Gustafson (Fire) | 13.0% |
| Carla Leite (Fire) | 11.8% |
| Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries) | 11.6% |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun) | 11.4% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 11.3% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 11.1% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 10.9% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.4% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 10.3% |
| Bridget Carleton (Fire) | 10.0% |
| Rae Burrell (Sparks) | 10.0% |
| Jessica Shepard (Wings) | 9.9% |
| Kiki Rice (Tempo) | 9.5% |
| Emily Engstler (Fire) | 8.7% |
| Azzi Fudd (Wings) | 8.1% |
| Diamond Miller (Sun) | 7.9% |
| Awak Kuier (Wings) | 7.8% |
| Erica Wheeler (Sparks) | 7.7% |
| Ariel Atkins (Sparks) | 7.6% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 7.6% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 7.2% |
| Nyadiew Puoch (Fire) | 6.6% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.0% |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker (Sun) | 5.3% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 5.3% |
WNBA first basket picks today (August 2, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Harrison | Tempo | 5.0% | +825 | 15.8% |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Wings | 3.3% | +1200 | 10.9% |
| Gabby Williams | Valkyries | 2.2% | +650 | 15.5% |
| Rae Burrell | Sparks | 1.9% | +1140 | 10.0% |
| Veronica Burton | Valkyries | 1.5% | +1020 | 10.4% |
| Ariel Atkins | Sparks | 1.0% | +1400 | 7.6% |
| Awak Kuier | Wings | 0.7% | +1300 | 7.8% |
| Megan Gustafson | Fire | 0.5% | +700 | 13.0% |
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 WNBA prop bets for 8/2.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Sunday, August 2, 2026, Isabelle Harrison, Gabby Williams and Brittney Griner lead our first basket projections, with Harrison shaping as the strongest value play at +825. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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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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