Jun 19, 2026
Best WNBA bets today: Friday's picks include Tempo vs. Sun play [6/19/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Friday, June 19, 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/19.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Friday, June 19, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket 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, Marina Mabrey and Janelle Salaun lead Friday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also highlight tonight's top first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (June 19, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 16.1% |
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 14.5% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 13.0% |
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 12.7% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 12.6% |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 12.6% |
| Natasha Howard (Lynx) | 12.4% |
| Courtney Williams (Lynx) | 12.3% |
| Isabelle Harrison (Tempo) | 12.3% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 12.3% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 12.0% |
| Olivia Miles (Lynx) | 11.7% |
| Aneesah Morrow (Sun) | 11.4% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 10.7% |
| Angela Dugalic (Mystics) | 10.7% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 10.6% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.3% |
| Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) | 10.1% |
| Pauline Astier (Liberty) | 9.4% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 9.2% |
| Saniya Rivers (Sun) | 8.4% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 8.0% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 7.3% |
| Kayla McBride (Lynx) | 7.3% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 6.7% |
| Nia Coffey (Lynx) | 6.2% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.0% |
| Leonie Fiebich (Liberty) | 5.2% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 4.0% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 3.9% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 19, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 5.5% | +1300 | 12.6% |
| Courtney Williams | Lynx | 3.3% | +1000 | 12.3% |
| Isabelle Harrison | Tempo | 3.2% | +1000 | 12.3% |
| Sonia Citron | Mystics | 2.4% | +1100 | 10.7% |
| Maria Conde | Tempo | 0.8% | +1300 | 8.0% |
| Gabby Williams | Valkyries | 0.7% | +550 | 16.1% |
| Saniya Rivers | Sun | 0.7% | +1200 | 8.4% |
| Marina Mabrey | Tempo | 0.2% | +600 | 14.5% |
| Julie Allemand | Tempo | 0.1% | +1600 | 6.0% |
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 NBA prop bets for 6/19.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Friday, June 19, 2026, Gabby Williams, Marina Mabrey and Janelle Salaun lead our first basket projections, while Michaela Onyenwere shapes as the strongest value play at +1300. 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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