Aug 19, 2026
Best WNBA bets today: Wednesday's picks include Tempo vs. Mystics play [8/19/2026]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/19.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Wednesday, August 19, 2026—are live with the Mystics' Shakira Austin projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections are based on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Austin, Gabby Williams and Marina Mabrey lead Wednesday’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 (August 19, 2026)
- Shakira Austin (Mystics): 16.4% probability
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 16.4% probability
- Marina Mabrey (Tempo): 14.2% probability
- Brittney Sykes (Tempo): 12.9% probability
- Kiki Iriafen (Mystics): 12.6% probability
- Napheesa Collier (Lynx): 12.0% probability
- Olivia Miles (Lynx): 11.4% probability
- Sonia Citron (Mystics): 11.2% probability
- Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 10.7% probability
- Kayla McBride (Lynx): 9.8% probability
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 9.7% probability
- Laura Juskaite (Tempo): 9.4% probability
- Natasha Howard (Lynx): 8.8% probability
- Courtney Williams (Lynx): 8.0% probability
- Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 8.0% probability
- Maria Conde (Tempo): 7.8% probability
- Julie Allemand (Tempo): 5.7% probability
- Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 5.4% probability
- Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics): 5.3% probability
- Georgia Amoore (Mystics): 4.5% probability
WNBA first basket picks today (August 19, 2026)
- Sonia Citron (Mystics): 4.1% edge at +1300
- Brittney Sykes (Tempo): 1.9% edge at +810
- Marina Mabrey (Tempo): 1.7% edge at +700
- Kayla McBride (Lynx): 1.4% edge at +1100
- Laura Juskaite (Tempo): 1.0% edge at +1100
- Courtney Williams (Lynx): 0.3% edge at +1200
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 0.1% edge at +950
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 WNBA prop bets for 8/19.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Shakira Austin, Gabby Williams and Marina Mabrey lead our first basket projections, while Sonia Citron shapes as the strongest value play at +1300. 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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