WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Playoffs today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

WNBA Playoffs first basket predictions tonight (October 7, 2026)

• A'ja Wilson (Aces): 18.5% probability
• Gabby Williams (Valkyries): 17.0% probability
• Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries): 14.3% probability
• Breanna Stewart (Liberty): 14.3% probability
• Jackie Young (Aces): 12.7% probability
• Angel Reese (Dream): 12.5% probability
• Jonquel Jones (Liberty): 12.3% probability
• Rhyne Howard (Dream): 10.9% probability
• Isobel Borlase (Dream): 9.8% probability
• Jordin Canada (Dream): 9.8% probability
• Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty): 9.2% probability
• Chelsea Gray (Aces): 8.9% probability
• Pauline Astier (Liberty): 8.8% probability
• Stephanie Talbot (Aces): 8.1% probability
• Veronica Burton (Valkyries): 7.8% probability
• Kayla Thornton (Valkyries): 7.7% probability
• Naz Hillmon (Dream): 6.9% probability
• Leonie Fiebich (Liberty): 5.5% probability
• Kiah Stokes (Valkyries): 3.1% probability
• Brianna Turner (Aces): 1.8% probability

WNBA first basket picks today (October 7, 2026)

• Chelsea Gray (Aces): 2.2% edge at +1400
• Jackie Young (Aces): 2.2% edge at +850
• Pauline Astier (Liberty): 2.1% edge at +1400
• Stephanie Talbot (Aces): 1.0% edge at +1300
• Jordin Canada (Dream): 0.7% edge at +1000
• Naz Hillmon (Dream): 0.3% edge at +1400

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 10/7.

Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket

For the Playoffs action on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, A'ja Wilson, Gabby Williams and Cecilia Zandalasini lead our first basket projections, while Chelsea Gray shapes as the strongest value play at +1400. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.

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