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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today driven by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/20.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Saturday, June 20, 2026—are live with the Sky's Sydney Taylor 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.
Taylor, Dominique Malonga and Kahleah Copper lead Saturday’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 20, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor (Sky) | 15.7% |
| Dominique Malonga (Storm) | 14.0% |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 13.6% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 12.9% |
| Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) | 11.9% |
| Natasha Mack (Mercury) | 10.8% |
| Azzi Fudd (Wings) | 10.7% |
| Jessica Shepard (Wings) | 10.7% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 10.3% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 9.9% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 9.9% |
| Awa Fam (Storm) | 9.7% |
| Flau'jae Johnson (Storm) | 8.8% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 8.7% |
| Gabriela Jaquez (Sky) | 8.0% |
| Alexa Held (Mercury) | 7.9% |
| DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) | 7.4% |
| Awak Kuier (Wings) | 6.9% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 6.4% |
| Jade Melbourne (Storm) | 5.6% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 20, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Taylor | Sky | 8.1% | +1200 | 15.7% |
| Azzi Fudd | Wings | 2.4% | +1100 | 10.7% |
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 6/20.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Saturday, June 20, 2026, Sydney Taylor, Dominique Malonga and Kahleah Copper lead our first basket projections, with Taylor shaping as the strongest value play at +1200. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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