WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/25.

WNBA First Basket Predictions Today.
Our WNBA first basket predictions for June 25, 2026, are based on Thursday's latest data and matchups.

Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Thursday, June 25, 2026—are live with the Tempo's Marina Mabrey 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.

Mabrey, Dominique Malonga and A'ja Wilson lead Thursday’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 25, 2026)

Player (Team) FB Probability
Marina Mabrey (Tempo) 15.7%
Dominique Malonga (Storm) 15.4%
A'ja Wilson (Aces) 15.0%
Paige Bueckers (Wings) 13.2%
Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks) 12.8%
Jonquel Jones (Liberty) 12.3%
Isabelle Harrison (Tempo) 12.2%
Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) 12.1%
Jackie Young (Aces) 11.8%
Rae Burrell (Sparks) 11.4%
Jessica Shepard (Wings) 11.0%
NaLyssa Smith (Aces) 10.8%
Azzi Fudd (Wings) 10.5%
Pauline Astier (Liberty) 10.4%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks) 10.2%
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) 9.9%
Marine Johannes (Liberty) 9.8%
Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) 8.8%
Awa Fam (Storm) 8.6%
Laura Juskaite (Tempo) 8.4%
Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) 8.2%
Maria Conde (Tempo) 8.0%
Erica Wheeler (Sparks) 7.9%
Ariel Atkins (Sparks) 7.6%
Leonie Fiebich (Liberty) 7.6%
Chelsea Gray (Aces) 6.8%
Awak Kuier (Wings) 6.5%
Julie Allemand (Tempo) 5.7%
Jewell Loyd (Aces) 5.7%
Jade Melbourne (Storm) 5.7%
A'ja Wilson makes a layup.
A'ja Wilson is among the top contenders in the WNBA to score the first basket on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

WNBA first basket picks today (June 25, 2026)

Player Team Edge Odds Probability
Natisha Hiedeman Storm 3.0% +1000 12.1%
Azzi Fudd Wings 2.2% +1100 10.5%
Rae Burrell Sparks 0.9% +850 11.4%
Isabelle Harrison Tempo 0.4% +750 12.2%
Julie Allemand Tempo 0.2% +1700 5.7%
Jackie Young Aces 0.0% +750 11.8%

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 6/25.

 

Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket

For Thursday, June 25, 2026, Marina Mabrey, Dominique Malonga and A'ja Wilson lead our first basket projections, while Natisha Hiedeman shapes as the strongest value play at +1000. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.

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Nick Slade
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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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