It's Sunday in the W with the 2026 WNBA Regular Season getting underway this weekend. I'm back after a successful 2025 season, cashing nearly 54% of our picks. As always, I'm breaking down the top WNBA First Basket Scorer picks..
Let’s get into the WNBA action for Tuesday, June 2, with a couple of First Basket Scorer props! Be sure to check with our WNBA Prop Bet Cheat Sheet when building your tickets.
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Tuesday's Best WNBA First Basket Scorer Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Portland Fire vs. Golden State Valkyries
Veronica Burton has scored first for the Valkyries in four of the past six games, but has yet to score a First Basket this season. She also scored immediately following Gabby Williams First Baskets in the other two games in that stretch, so she is due.
You could also tail Gabby Williams at a nice value, as well.
Pick: Veronica Burton (+543) & Gabby Williams (+640)
Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics
Shakira Austin has scored the First Basket in back-to-back (Shakira, Shakira) Mystics games and looks poised to make a three in a row against a beat up Chicago Sky.
Additionally, Shakira Austin has scored three First Baskets in her last six games. A 50% strike rate in the past six games on a team that has scored first in four of those six games and five of their seven team games overall.
The fact she isn’t juiced below +400 yet is crazy. Take advantage of the value.
Pick: Shakira Austin (+431)
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