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Read Article WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, July 15, 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 7/15.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Wednesday, July 15, 2026—are live with the Valkyries' Kaitlyn Chen projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections draw on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Chen, Kelsey Mitchell and Janelle Salaun lead Wednesday’s most likely first basket scorers.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (July 15, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Chen (Valkyries) | 16.8% |
| Kelsey Mitchell (Fever) | 13.7% |
| Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) | 13.1% |
| Caitlin Clark (Fever) | 12.5% |
| Aliyah Boston (Fever) | 11.3% |
| Veronica Burton (Valkyries) | 8.4% |
| Kaila Charles (Valkyries) | 7.3% |
| Monique Billings (Fever) | 6.6% |
| Tyasha Harris (Fever) | 5.9% |
| Kiah Stokes (Valkyries) | 4.4% |
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Kaitlyn Chen, Kelsey Mitchell and Janelle Salaun lead our first basket projections. 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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