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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/4.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, August 4, 2026—are live with the Tempo's Marina Mabrey projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Mabrey, Laura Juskaite and Kiki Rice lead Tuesday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also feature tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (August 4, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 14.9% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 11.4% |
| Kiki Rice (Tempo) | 9.7% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 9.3% |
| Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries) | 9.3% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 7.8% |
| Kaila Charles (Valkyries) | 7.0% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 6.4% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.2% |
WNBA first basket picks today (August 4, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Juskaite | Tempo | 1.8% | +950 | 11.4% |
| Marina Mabrey | Tempo | 0.6% | +600 | 14.9% |
| Maria Conde | Tempo | 0.1% | +1200 | 7.8% |
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 8/4.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Marina Mabrey, Laura Juskaite and Kiki Rice lead our first basket projections, with Juskaite shaping 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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