Sep 19, 2026
Best WNBA bets today: Saturday's picks include Sky vs. Dream play [9/19/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 9/19.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Saturday, September 19, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections draw on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Dominique Malonga and Kahleah Copper lead Saturday’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 (September 19, 2026)
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 15.8% probability
- Dominique Malonga (Storm): 14.5% probability
- Kahleah Copper (Mercury): 14.4% probability
- Paige Bueckers (Wings): 14.0% probability
- Sydney Taylor (Sky): 13.5% probability
- Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 13.1% probability
- Angel Reese (Dream): 12.4% probability
- Flau'jae Johnson (Storm): 12.2% probability
- Allisha Gray (Dream): 11.5% probability
- Kamilla Cardoso (Sky): 11.5% probability
- Jessica Shepard (Wings): 11.4% probability
- Rhyne Howard (Dream): 11.4% probability
- Natasha Cloud (Sky): 10.3% probability
- Natasha Mack (Mercury): 10.1% probability
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 10.0% probability
- Maddy Siegrist (Wings): 9.7% probability
- Alyssa Thomas (Mercury): 9.3% probability
- Arike Ogunbowale (Wings): 9.1% probability
- Noemie Brochant (Mercury): 9.1% probability
- Natisha Hiedeman (Storm): 8.3% probability
- Jade Melbourne (Storm): 8.3% probability
- Courtney Vandersloot (Sky): 7.6% probability
- Naz Hillmon (Dream): 7.4% probability
- Jordin Canada (Dream): 7.4% probability
- Aicha Coulibaly (Sky): 7.2% probability
- Sami Whitcomb (Mercury): 7.1% probability
- Awa Fam (Storm): 6.8% probability
- Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 6.7% probability
- Awak Kuier (Wings): 5.8% probability
- Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 4.4% probability
WNBA first basket picks today (September 19, 2026)
- Natasha Cloud (Sky): 3.6% edge at +1400
- Sydney Taylor (Sky): 2.4% edge at +800
- Noemie Brochant (Mercury): 1.8% edge at +1260
- Jade Melbourne (Storm): 0.6% edge at +1200
- Flau'jae Johnson (Storm): 0.4% edge at +750
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 9/19.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Saturday, September 19, 2026, Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga and Kahleah Copper lead our first basket projections, while Natasha Cloud shapes as the strongest value play at +1400. 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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