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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Friday, June 12, 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 6/12.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Friday, June 12, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections make use of key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Brittney Sykes lead Friday’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 (June 12, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 13.8% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 13.4% |
| Brittney Sykes (Tempo) | 12.8% |
| Dominique Malonga (Storm) | 12.8% |
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 12.6% |
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 12.4% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 11.6% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 11.0% |
| Nyara Sabally (Tempo) | 10.4% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.4% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 10.1% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 9.9% |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics) | 9.4% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 9.1% |
| Kaila Charles (Valkyries) | 8.2% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 8.0% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 6.6% |
| Jordan Horston (Storm) | 6.6% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.1% |
| Georgia Amoore (Mystics) | 4.7% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 12, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | Tempo | 3.7% | +1000 | 12.8% |
| Michaela Onyenwere | Mystics | 1.7% | +1200 | 9.4% |
| Julie Allemand | Tempo | 1.3% | +2000 | 6.1% |
| Natisha Hiedeman | Storm | 1.1% | +850 | 11.6% |
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 6/12.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Friday, June 12, 2026, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Brittney Sykes lead our first basket projections, with Sykes 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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