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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/26.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Wednesday, August 26, 2026—are live with the Storm's Dominique Malonga projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections derive insights from detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Malonga, Gabby Williams and Olivia Nelson-Ododa lead Wednesday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also showcase tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (August 26, 2026)
- Dominique Malonga (Storm): 16.1% probability
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 15.3% probability
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun): 12.8% probability
- Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 11.7% probability
- Isabelle Harrison (Tempo): 11.6% probability
- Diamond Miller (Sun): 11.5% probability
- Kennedy Burke (Sun): 11.4% probability
- Flau'jae Johnson (Storm): 11.3% probability
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 11.1% probability
- Kiki Rice (Tempo): 10.8% probability
- Laura Juskaite (Tempo): 10.2% probability
- Kia Nurse (Tempo): 8.9% probability
- Maria Conde (Tempo): 8.5% probability
- Jade Melbourne (Storm): 8.2% probability
- Saniya Rivers (Sun): 8.2% probability
- Ezi Magbegor (Storm): 7.4% probability
- Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 7.1% probability
- Awa Fam (Storm): 6.9% probability
- Charlisse Leger-Walker (Sun): 6.1% probability
- Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 4.9% probability
WNBA first basket picks today (August 26, 2026)
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 2.0% edge at +1000
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 1.4% edge at +620
- Kia Nurse (Tempo): 0.6% edge at +1100
- Flau'jae Johnson (Storm): 0.2% edge at +800
- Diamond Miller (Sun): 0.1% edge at +780
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 8/26.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Dominique Malonga, Gabby Williams and Olivia Nelson-Ododa lead our first basket projections, while Veronica Burton shapes as the strongest value play at +1000. 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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