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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 6/9.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, June 9, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Gabby Williams projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections draw on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Williams, Natasha Howard and Allisha Gray lead Tuesday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also showcase tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (June 9, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabby Williams (Valkyries) | 14.0% |
| Natasha Howard (Lynx) | 13.7% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 12.9% |
| Natasha Mack (Mercury) | 12.8% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 12.8% |
| Courtney Williams (Lynx) | 12.5% |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith (Sky) | 11.7% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 11.7% |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 11.5% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 11.3% |
| Rhyne Howard (Dream) | 11.1% |
| Maddy Siegrist (Wings) | 11.0% |
| Azura Stevens (Sky) | 10.6% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 10.2% |
| Olivia Miles (Lynx) | 10.2% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 10.2% |
| Gabriela Jaquez (Sky) | 9.8% |
| Angel Reese (Dream) | 9.6% |
| Jessica Shepard (Wings) | 9.6% |
| Azzi Fudd (Wings) | 9.4% |
| Jordin Canada (Dream) | 9.2% |
| Natasha Cloud (Sky) | 8.9% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 8.7% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 8.5% |
| DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) | 8.0% |
| Rachel Banham (Sky) | 7.9% |
| Monique Akoa-Makani (Mercury) | 7.5% |
| Naz Hillmon (Dream) | 7.1% |
| Nia Coffey (Lynx) | 7.1% |
| Kayla McBride (Lynx) | 6.5% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 4.5% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 9, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Williams | Lynx | 3.4% | +1000 | 12.5% |
| Jordin Canada | Dream | 2.1% | +1300 | 9.2% |
| Allisha Gray | Dream | 1.8% | +800 | 12.9% |
| Natasha Mack | Mercury | 1.1% | +750 | 12.8% |
| Maddy Siegrist | Wings | 1.0% | +900 | 11.0% |
| Naz Hillmon | Dream | 0.5% | +1400 | 7.1% |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Wings | 0.3% | +1100 | 8.7% |
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 6/9.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard and Allisha Gray lead our first basket projections, while Courtney Williams shapes as the strongest value play at +1000. 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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