Aug 24, 2026
Best WNBA bets today: Monday's picks include Valkyries vs. Lynx play [8/24/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Monday, August 24, 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/24.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Monday, August 24, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections are based on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Olivia Miles and Dearica Hamby lead Monday’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 (August 24, 2026)
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 15.2% probability
- Olivia Miles (Lynx): 13.4% probability
- Dearica Hamby (Sparks): 12.9% probability
- Allisha Gray (Dream): 12.4% probability
- Napheesa Collier (Lynx): 12.3% probability
- Angel Reese (Dream): 12.3% probability
- Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks): 11.7% probability
- Rae Burrell (Sparks): 11.2% probability
- Rhyne Howard (Dream): 11.1% probability
- Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 11.0% probability
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 10.9% probability
- Natasha Howard (Lynx): 10.0% probability
- Kayla McBride (Lynx): 9.9% probability
- Erica Wheeler (Sparks): 9.3% probability
- Naz Hillmon (Dream): 8.1% probability
- Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 7.9% probability
- Jordin Canada (Dream): 6.1% probability
- Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 5.0% probability
- Ariel Atkins (Sparks): 5.0% probability
- Maya Caldwell (Lynx): 4.3% probability
WNBA first basket picks today (August 24, 2026)
- Erica Wheeler (Sparks): 3.4% edge at +1600
- Rae Burrell (Sparks): 2.1% edge at +1000
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 1.4% edge at +950
- Olivia Miles (Lynx): 0.9% edge at +700
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 0.9% edge at +600
- Kayla McBride (Lynx): 0.8% edge at +1000
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 8/24.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Monday, August 24, 2026, Gabby Williams, Olivia Miles and Dearica Hamby lead our first basket projections, while Erica Wheeler shapes as the strongest value play at +1600. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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