Oct 2, 2026
Wings vs. Valkyries prediction sees Paige Bueckers projected to score 16 points in Game 3 [2026 WNBA Playoffs]
Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Playoffs today, Friday, October 2, 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 10/2.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Friday, October 2, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams 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.
Williams, Paige Bueckers and Cecilia Zandalasini lead Friday’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 Playoffs first basket predictions tonight (October 2, 2026)
- Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 16.3% probability
- Paige Bueckers (Wings): 14.4% probability
- Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 13.9% probability
- Arike Ogunbowale (Wings): 11.0% probability
- Jessica Shepard (Wings): 9.6% probability
- Maddy Siegrist (Wings): 9.1% probability
- Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 8.7% probability
- Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 7.4% probability
- Awak Kuier (Wings): 6.0% probability
- Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 3.7% probability
WNBA first basket picks today (October 2, 2026)
- Arike Ogunbowale (Wings): 2.6% edge at +1100
- Maddy Siegrist (Wings): 0.7% edge at +1100
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 10/2.
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For the Playoffs action on Friday, October 2, 2026, Gabby Williams, Paige Bueckers and Cecilia Zandalasini lead our first basket projections, while Arike Ogunbowale shapes as the strongest value play at +1100. 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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