Jun 16, 2026
WNBA player props today: Tuesday's best props include Marina Mabrey [6/16/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/16.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, June 16, 2026—are live with the Tempo's Marina Mabrey projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections make use of detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Aliyah Boston lead Tuesday’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 16, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 14.9% |
| Brittney Sykes (Tempo) | 14.1% |
| Aliyah Boston (Fever) | 13.8% |
| Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) | 12.7% |
| Caitlin Clark (Fever) | 11.6% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 8.0% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.8% |
| Lexie Hull (Fever) | 6.2% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 6.2% |
| Monique Billings (Fever) | 5.7% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 16, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | Tempo | 3.6% | +850 | 14.1% |
| Julie Allemand | Tempo | 1.2% | +1700 | 6.8% |
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 6/16.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Aliyah Boston lead our first basket projections, with Sykes shaping as the strongest value play at +850. 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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