Best WNBA Player Props Today: Picks & Predictions for Sunday, August 9

Robert Criscola - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Robert Criscola • Betting Analyst 11+ years betting experience
Updated: Aug 9, 2026 , 01:41 PM ET • 4 min read

See why this Veronica Burton prop is at the top of our WNBA board this Sunday.

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22).
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22).

It's a busy Sunday in the WNBA, with several stars suiting up.

See why our WNBA player props for Aug. 9 are targeting Shakira Austin, Paige Bueckers, and Veronica Burton to light up the latest WNBA odds

WNBA player props today

Player  Pick Kalshi
Mystics Shakira Austin Over 17.5 points 52%
Wings Paige Bueckers Over 1.5 threes 50%
Valkyries Veronica Burton Over 1.5 threes 51%

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Mercury vs Mystics prop: Shakira Austin Over 17.5 points (-105)

Probability: 52%

Washington’s centers have a clear size edge in this game, and while I’ve focused on how that should help the Mystics on the boards, it’ll also aid their interior scorers. That means big things for Shakira Austin (16.1 ppg), who has been on a scoring tear.

Austin has scored at least 21 points in four of her last five games. She's shooting 55.1% from the floor in that span and can also extend the defense, hitting a three in each of her last three games. I love Austin to hit the Over on her scoring prop.

Check out Ed Scimia's full Mercury vs. Mystics predictions.

Wings vs Lynx prop: Paige Bueckers Over 1.5 threes (+100)

Probability: 50%

Over their last 10 games, the Lynx have surrendered the most 3-pointers to opposing guards (6.2) and the fourth-highest 3-point percentage (37.1). 

Paige Bueckers has hit multiple threes in 17 of 30 games, and six of her last nine. Over her last nine, she’s averaging 1.9 treys on 42.5% shooting from distance. That includes four straight cashes on the road, averaging 2.8 triples on an eye-popping 47.8% shooting.

This line should be priced closer to -120, making it a phenomenal value at even money.

Check out Zak Hanshew's full Wings vs. Lynx predictions.

Valkyries vs Sparks prop: Veronica Burton Over 1.5 threes (-105)

Probability: 51%

Veronica Burton has knocked down multiple 3-pointers in five of her last six contests. In that span, she’s averaged 2.2 triples on 43.3% shooting from long range.

The Sparks have surrendered the second-most threes per game (9.4), and they’ve allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc.

Burton hit 2+ triples in each of her last two against LA, and I expect a similar showing tonight.

Check out Zak Hanshew's full Valkyries vs. Sparks predictions

How to bet WNBA player props today

Player props allow WNBA bettors to wager on a player’s total points, assists, rebounds, 3-pointers made, and a number of individual statistics like combo markets.

Just like standard Over/Under odds, prediction markets like Kalshi will set a projected total number for those stats, and bettors can predict whether the player or team will have Over or Under that total.

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WNBA Player Props FAQ

What are the best WNBA player prop bets today?

  • Shakira Austin Over 17.5 points
  • Paige Bueckers Over 1.5 threes
  • Veronica Burton Over 1.5 threes

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Robert M. Criscola’s road to becoming a Covers publishing editor began with an internship at Metro New York, which eventually turned into a freelance job at MetroBet covering many sports from a wagering angle, including horse racing. He continued to focus on “The Sport of Kings” by writing for shapperdacapper.com, danonymousracing.com, and informer.fanxt.com before joining the team at the TwinSpires Edge in 2019 as a regular contributor and weekend editor. “Crisco” began writing game previews for Covers in 2022 and joined the editing team in 2023.

His best advice for sports bettors? Bet with your head, not over it.

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