WNBA player props today: Monday's best props include Arike Ogunbowale [8/17/2026]

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WNBA Prop Bets.
WNBA prop bets for August 17, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Monday's basketball games.

Dimers' WNBA player props are live for August 17, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Tiffany Hayes, Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale.

Powered by our upgraded WNBA player props model, our projections run continuously to analyze every matchup—including today's Wings vs. Valkyries clash—and surface the best WNBA player prop bets across the market.

List of WNBA prop picks for Monday, 8/17

Below are the top 10 WNBA player props for August 17, ranked by probability.

Tiffany Hayes under 1.5 3-pointers made (-270)

Our model has found value on Golden State's Tiffany Hayes under 1.5 3-pointers made. A probability of 78.4% gives this play an edge of 5.4% at -270 odds.

 

Jessica Shepard under 9.5 rebounds (+105)

Jessica Shepard’s rebounds prop shows a 14.6% edge at +105 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 7.6 rebounds on the under 9.5 line.

 

Jessica Shepard under 11.5 points scored (-113)

The data highlights value on Jessica Shepard under 11.5 points scored, with simulations showing a 59.5% probability and a 6.5% edge at -113.

 

Arike Ogunbowale over 2.5 assists (-113)

Our model projects Arike Ogunbowale to put up 3.2 assists today, creating an edge of 3.4% on the over 2.5 line at -113 odds.

 

Kiah Stokes under 5.5 rebounds (+127)

Simulations indicate value on Kiah Stokes under 5.5 rebounds for Golden State, showing an edge of 10.9% at +127 odds.

 

Arike Ogunbowale under 1.5 3-pointers made (+125)

Arike Ogunbowale’s 3-pointers made prop shows an edge of 6.7% at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects her for 1.5 today.

 

Paige Bueckers over 5.5 assists (+133)

Our model projects Paige Bueckers for 5.9 assists for Dallas, creating an edge of 5.4% on over 5.5 at +133 odds.

 

Arike Ogunbowale to score first basket (+950)

The data shows value on Arike Ogunbowale to score first basket, supported by a 11.3% probability at +950 odds and an edge of 1.8%.

 

Veronica Burton to score first basket (+950)

A 0.4% edge on the to score first basket line makes Veronica Burton a value play in Wings vs. Valkyries, supported by a 10.0% probability at +950 odds.

 

Alanna Smith to score first basket (+1400)

Simulations show value on Alanna Smith to score first basket here, with a 9.6% probability and 2.9% edge at +1400 odds.

 

WNBA player prop summary: Monday, August 17, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 9:28PM ET:

Prop Odds Edge Prob.
Tiffany Hayes u1.5 3-pointers made -270 @ novig 5.4% 78.4%
Jessica Shepard u9.5 rebounds +105 @ ESPN BET 14.6% 63.4%
Jessica Shepard u11.5 points scored -113 @ FanDuel 3.4% 56.4%
Arike Ogunbowale o2.5 assists -113 @ novig 3.4% 56.4%
Kiah Stokes u5.5 rebounds +127 @ novig 10.9% 54.9%
Arike Ogunbowale u1.5 3-pointers made +125 @ novig 6.7% 51.2%
Paige Bueckers o5.5 assists +133 @ novig 5.4% 48.3%
Arike Ogunbowale to score first basket +950 @ FanDuel 1.8% 11.3%
Veronica Burton to score first basket +950 @ DraftKings 0.4% 10.0%
Alanna Smith to score first basket +1400 @ DraftKings 2.9% 9.6%
 

Conclusion

For August 17, 2026, our WNBA prop bets feature players such as Tiffany Hayes, Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.

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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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