Aug 18, 2026
WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Read Article WNBA player props today: Tuesday's best props include Sabrina Ionescu [8/18/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get WNBA player props today with projections for Tuesday's games.
Dimers' WNBA player props are live for August 18, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu and Chelsea Gray.
Our WNBA player props model runs continuously to analyze every matchup—including Liberty vs. Sky and Sparks vs. Sun—and surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.
List of WNBA prop picks for Tuesday, 8/18
Sourced from 45+ total WNBA props on site today, below are the top 10 WNBA player props for August 18, ranked by probability.
Jackie Young over 5.5 assists (-143)
- Edge: 11.6%
- Probability: 70.4%
- Projection: 7.1
- Game: Dream vs. Aces (9:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Las Vegas' Jackie Young over 5.5 assists. A probability of 70.4% gives this play an edge of 11.6% at -143 odds.
Sabrina Ionescu under 2.5 3-pointers made (-170)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 70.0%
- Projection: 1.6
- Game: Liberty vs. Sky (9:00PM ET)
Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-pointers made prop shows a 7.0% edge at -170 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 1.6 3-pointers made on the under 2.5 line.
Chelsea Gray over 5.5 assists (-104)
- Edge: 16.8%
- Probability: 67.8%
- Projection: 7.2
- Game: Dream vs. Aces (9:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Chelsea Gray over 5.5 assists, with simulations showing a 67.8% probability and a 16.8% edge at -104.
Breanna Stewart under 8.5 rebounds (-130)
- Edge: 7.5%
- Probability: 64.0%
- Projection: 7.3
- Game: Liberty vs. Sky (9:00PM ET)
Our model projects Breanna Stewart to put up 7.3 rebounds today, creating an edge of 7.5% on the under 8.5 line at -130 odds.
Kiki Rice under 12.5 points scored (-115)
- Edge: 8.2%
- Probability: 61.7%
- Projection: 8.8
- Game: Fever vs. Tempo (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Kiki Rice under 12.5 points scored for Toronto, showing an edge of 8.2% at -115 odds.
Sabrina Ionescu under 16.5 points scored (+102)
- Edge: 11.6%
- Probability: 61.1%
- Projection: 11.4
- Game: Liberty vs. Sky (9:00PM ET)
Sabrina Ionescu’s points scored prop shows an edge of 11.6% at +102 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 11.4 today.
Breanna Stewart under 22.5 points scored (-115)
- Edge: 7.5%
- Probability: 61.0%
- Projection: 16.7
- Game: Liberty vs. Sky (9:00PM ET)
Our model projects Breanna Stewart for 16.7 points scored for New York, creating an edge of 7.5% on under 22.5 at -115 odds.
Brittney Griner under 5.5 rebounds (+108)
- Edge: 12.8%
- Probability: 60.9%
- Projection: 4.0
- Game: Sparks vs. Sun (7:00PM ET)
Our expert modelling projects Brittney Griner for 4.0 rebounds, creating value on the under 5.5 line at +108 odds and a 12.8% edge.
Brittney Griner under 11.5 points scored (+104)
- Edge: 10.8%
- Probability: 59.8%
- Projection: 7.8
- Game: Sparks vs. Sun (7:00PM ET)
A 10.8% edge on the under 5.5 points scored line makes Brittney Griner a value play in Sparks vs. Sun, with our model projecting her for 7.8 points scored at +104 odds.
Makayla Timpson over 5.5 rebounds (-108)
- Edge: 7.8%
- Probability: 59.7%
- Projection: 6.9
- Game: Fever vs. Tempo (7:00PM ET)
Simulations project Makayla Timpson for 6.9 rebounds here, creating a 7.8% edge on the over 5.5 line at -108 odds.
WNBA player prop summary: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:26AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream vs. Aces | Jackie Young o5.5 assists | -143 @ DraftKings | 11.6% | 70.4% |
| Liberty vs. Sky | Sabrina Ionescu u2.5 3-pointers made | -170 @ novig | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| Dream vs. Aces | Chelsea Gray o5.5 assists | -104 @ polymarket | 7.5% | 64.0% |
| Liberty vs. Sky | Breanna Stewart u8.5 rebounds | -130 @ ESPN BET | 7.5% | 64.0% |
| Fever vs. Tempo | Kiki Rice u12.5 points scored | -115 @ FanDuel | 8.2% | 61.7% |
| Liberty vs. Sky | Sabrina Ionescu u16.5 points scored | +102 @ novig | 11.6% | 61.1% |
| Liberty vs. Sky | Breanna Stewart u22.5 points scored | -115 @ novig | 7.5% | 61.0% |
| Sparks vs. Sun | Brittney Griner u5.5 rebounds | +108 @ DraftKings | 12.8% | 60.9% |
| Sparks vs. Sun | Brittney Griner u11.5 points scored | +104 @ novig | 10.8% | 59.8% |
| Fever vs. Tempo | Makayla Timpson o5.5 rebounds | -108 @ polymarket | 7.8% | 59.7% |
Conclusion
For August 18, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu and Chelsea Gray. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.
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