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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/20.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Saturday, June 20, 2026—are live with the Sky's Sydney Taylor projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Taylor, Dominique Malonga and Aliyah Boston 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 (June 20, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor (Sky) | 15.7% |
| Dominique Malonga (Storm) | 14.0% |
| Aliyah Boston (Fever) | 13.6% |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 13.4% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 12.9% |
| Angel Reese (Dream) | 11.9% |
| Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) | 11.9% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 11.9% |
| Rhyne Howard (Dream) | 11.8% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 11.3% |
| Azzi Fudd (Wings) | 10.7% |
| Jessica Shepard (Wings) | 10.7% |
| Natasha Mack (Mercury) | 10.7% |
| Caitlin Clark (Fever) | 10.6% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 10.2% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 9.9% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 9.9% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 9.7% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 8.8% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 8.7% |
| Sophie Cunningham (Fever) | 8.6% |
| Gabriela Jaquez (Sky) | 8.0% |
| Monique Akoa-Makani (Mercury) | 7.9% |
| Naz Hillmon (Dream) | 7.9% |
| Alexa Held (Mercury) | 7.8% |
| Jordin Canada (Dream) | 7.1% |
| Awak Kuier (Wings) | 6.9% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 6.4% |
| Jade Melbourne (Storm) | 5.6% |
| Monique Billings (Fever) | 5.2% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 20, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor | Sky | 8.6% | +1300 | 15.7% |
| Natisha Hiedeman | Storm | 2.8% | +1000 | 11.9% |
| Azzi Fudd | Wings | 1.6% | +1000 | 10.7% |
| Gabriela Jaquez | Sky | 0.3% | +1200 | 8.0% |
| Naz Hillmon | Dream | 0.2% | +1200 | 7.9% |
| Natasha Mack | Mercury | 0.1% | +850 | 10.7% |
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 6/20.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Saturday, June 20, 2026, Sydney Taylor, Dominique Malonga and Aliyah Boston lead our first basket projections, with Taylor shaping as the strongest value play at +1300. 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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