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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, June 16, 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 6/16.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, June 16, 2026—are live with the Tempo's Marina Mabrey 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.
Mabrey, Aliyah Boston and Brittney Sykes lead Tuesday’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 first basket predictions tonight (June 16, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey (Tempo) | 15.3% |
| Aliyah Boston (Fever) | 14.7% |
| Brittney Sykes (Tempo) | 13.7% |
| Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) | 12.2% |
| Caitlin Clark (Fever) | 11.8% |
| Laura Juskaite (Tempo) | 7.8% |
| Maria Conde (Tempo) | 6.9% |
| Julie Allemand (Tempo) | 6.3% |
| Monique Billings (Fever) | 5.7% |
| Lexie Hull (Fever) | 5.6% |
WNBA first basket picks today (June 16, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | Tempo | 2.6% | +800 | 13.7% |
| Julie Allemand | Tempo | 0.7% | +1700 | 6.3% |
| Caitlin Clark | Fever | 0.1% | +750 | 11.8% |
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 6/16.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Marina Mabrey, Aliyah Boston and Brittney Sykes lead our first basket projections, with Sykes shaping as the strongest value play at +800. 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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