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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 7/6.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Monday, July 6, 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 Kiki Iriafen lead Monday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also feature tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (July 6, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 17.8% |
| Dominique Malonga (Storm) | 14.9% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 14.8% |
| Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks) | 13.5% |
| Olivia Miles (Lynx) | 12.2% |
| Natasha Howard (Lynx) | 12.1% |
| Brittney Griner (Sun) | 11.7% |
| Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries) | 11.7% |
| Rae Burrell (Sparks) | 11.6% |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun) | 11.4% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 11.4% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 11.2% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 11.0% |
| Aaliyah Edwards (Sun) | 10.9% |
| Courtney Williams (Lynx) | 10.4% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 9.6% |
| Kayla McBride (Lynx) | 9.4% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 9.2% |
| Leila Lacan (Sun) | 9.2% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 9.2% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 9.1% |
| Cassandre Prosper (Mystics) | 8.4% |
| Ariel Atkins (Sparks) | 7.6% |
| Kennedy Burke (Sun) | 6.8% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 6.7% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 6.5% |
| Erica Wheeler (Sparks) | 6.0% |
| Nia Coffey (Lynx) | 5.8% |
| Ezi Magbegor (Storm) | 5.4% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 4.4% |
WNBA first basket picks today (July 6, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Williams | Valkyries | 3.5% | +600 | 17.8% |
| Natisha Hiedeman | Storm | 3.0% | +1100 | 11.4% |
| Courtney Williams | Lynx | 2.7% | +1200 | 10.4% |
| Rae Burrell | Sparks | 2.6% | +1000 | 11.6% |
| Sonia Citron | Mystics | 1.9% | +1000 | 11.0% |
| Georgia Amoore | Mystics | 0.9% | +1620 | 6.7% |
| Dearica Hamby | Sparks | 0.7% | +850 | 11.2% |
| Kayla McBride | Lynx | 0.3% | +1000 | 9.4% |
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 7/6.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Monday, July 6, 2026, Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga and Kiki Iriafen lead our first basket projections, with Williams shaping as the strongest value play at +600. 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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