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WNBA player props today: Opening Night's best props include Aneesah Morrow [5/8/2026]

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WNBA Prop Bets.
WNBA prop bets for May 8, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Friday's basketball games.

Dimers' WNBA props are live for May 08, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Jonquel Jones.

Our WNBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Sun vs. Liberty and Valkyries vs. Storm, to surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.

List of WNBA prop bets for Friday, 5/8

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten WNBA player props for Opening Night of the 2026 season, ranked by probability.

Aneesah Morrow over 8.5 rebounds (-152)

  • Edge: 8.8%
  • Probability: 69.1%
  • Projection: 12.7
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Connecticut's Aneesah Morrow over 8.5 rebounds. A probability of 69.1% gives this play an edge of 8.8% at -152 odds.

 

Kiki Iriafen over 9.5 rebounds (+125)

  • Edge: 11.0%
  • Probability: 55.5%
  • Projection: 10.5
  • Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Kiki Iriafen’s rebounds prop shows an 11.0% edge at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 10.5 rebounds on the over 9.5 line.

 

Jonquel Jones over 14.5 points scored (-122)

  • Edge: 0.1%
  • Probability: 55.1%
  • Projection: 16.9
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jonquel Jones over 14.5 points scored, with simulations showing a 55.1% probability and a 0.1% edge at -122.

 

Brittney Griner over 6.5 rebounds (+114)

  • Edge: 8.3%
  • Probability: 55.0%
  • Projection: 7.4
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects Brittney Griner to record 7.4 rebounds today, creating an edge of 8.3% on the over 6.5 line at +114 odds.

 

Saniya Rivers over 8.5 points scored (-118)

  • Edge: 0.7%
  • Probability: 54.8%
  • Projection: 10.8
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Saniya Rivers over 8.5 points scored for Connecticut, showing an edge of 0.7% at -118 odds.

 

Shakira Austin over 14.5 points scored (+100)

Shakira Austin’s points scored prop shows an edge of 4.2% at +100 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 16.5 today.

 

Temi Fagbenle under 6.5 rebounds (+114)

Our model projects Temi Fagbenle for 5.8 rebounds for Toronto, creating an edge of 7.0% on under 6.5 at +114 odds.

 

Kiki Iriafen over 15.5 points scored (+130)

  • Edge: 10.0%
  • Probability: 53.4%
  • Projection: 17.1
  • Game: Mystics vs. Tempo (7:30PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Kiki Iriafen for 17.1 points scored, creating value on the over 15.5 line at +130 odds and a 10.0% edge.

 

Breanna Stewart over 7.5 rebounds (+130)

  • Edge: 9.9%
  • Probability: 53.4%
  • Projection: 8.1
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

A 9.9% edge on the over 15.5 rebounds line makes Breanna Stewart a value play in Sun vs. Liberty, with our model projecting her for 8.1 rebounds at +130 odds.

 

Jonquel Jones over 9.5 rebounds (+130)

  • Edge: 9.5%
  • Probability: 53.0%
  • Projection: 10.0
  • Game: Sun vs. Liberty (7:30PM ET)

Simulations project Jonquel Jones for 10.0 rebounds here, creating a 9.5% edge on the over 9.5 line at +130 odds.

 

WNBA player prop summary: Friday, May 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 5:30AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Sun vs. Liberty Aneesah Morrow over 8.5 rebounds -152 @ FanDuel 8.8% 69.1%
Mystics vs. Tempo Kiki Iriafen over 9.5 rebounds +125 @ fanatics 11.0% 55.5%
Sun vs. Liberty Jonquel Jones over 14.5 points scored -122 @ FanDuel 8.3% 55.0%
Sun vs. Liberty Brittney Griner over 6.5 rebounds +114 @ DraftKings 8.3% 55.0%
Sun vs. Liberty Saniya Rivers over 8.5 points scored -118 @ FanDuel 0.7% 54.8%
Mystics vs. Tempo Shakira Austin over 14.5 points scored +100 @ fanatics 4.2% 54.2%
Mystics vs. Tempo Temi Fagbenle under 6.5 rebounds +114 @ FanDuel 7.0% 53.7%
Mystics vs. Tempo Kiki Iriafen over 15.5 points scored +130 @ fanatics 10.0% 53.4%
Sun vs. Liberty Breanna Stewart over 7.5 rebounds +130 @ fanatics 9.9% 53.4%
Sun vs. Liberty Jonquel Jones over 9.5 rebounds +130 @ fanatics 9.5% 53.0%
 

Conclusion

For May 8, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Jonquel Jones. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.

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Jason Bevilacqua
Head of Content and Communities

Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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