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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, June 3, 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 6/3.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Wednesday, June 3, 2026—are live with the Knicks' Breanna Stewart 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.
Stewart, Natisha Hiedeman and Marina Mabrey lead Wednesday’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 (June 3, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 14.1% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 13.6% |
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 13.3% |
| Pauline Astier (Liberty) | 12.3% |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 12.2% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 11.5% |
| Natasha Mack (Mercury) | 11.1% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 10.8% |
| Brittney Sykes (Tempo) | 10.6% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 9.9% |
| Marine Johannes (Liberty) | 9.9% |
| Nyara Sabally (Tempo) | 9.7% |
| Jade Melbourne (Storm) | 9.3% |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 8.7% |
| Kiki Rice (Tempo) | 8.6% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 7.8% |
| Monique Akoa-Makani (Mercury) | 7.7% |
| DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) | 7.6% |
| Jordan Horston (Storm) | 6.4% |
| Leonie Fiebich (Liberty) | 5.0% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 3, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natisha Hiedeman | Storm | 4.5% | +1000 | 13.6% |
| Marina Mabrey | Tempo | 2.8% | +850 | 13.3% |
| Natasha Mack | Mercury | 2.0% | +1000 | 11.1% |
| Laura Juskaite | Tempo | 1.1% | +1400 | 7.8% |
| Nyara Sabally | Tempo | 0.6% | +1000 | 9.7% |
| Brittney Sykes | Tempo | 0.1% | +850 | 10.6% |
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 6/3.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Breanna Stewart, Natisha Hiedeman and Marina Mabrey lead our first basket projections, with Hiedeman shaping as the strongest value play at +1000. 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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