Who will score the first basket tonight? [September 23, 2025]<\/p>\n
Player (Team)
\nFB Probability<\/p>\n
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)
\n15.6%<\/p>\n
A’ja Wilson (Aces)
\n15.5%<\/p>\n
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)
\n13.7%<\/p>\n
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Courtney Williams (Lynx)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Jackie Young (Aces)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Aliyah Boston (Fever)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Natasha Howard (Fever)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
Satou Sabally (Mercury)
\n\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket today is Napheesa Collier, with a probability of 15.6%.<\/p>\n
Following Collier closely are A’ja Wilson at 15.5% and Kelsey Mitchell at 13.7%.<\/p>\n
Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Tuesday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n Already a Dimers Pro member? Head to today\u2019s WNBA player projections<\/a> and scroll across to the \u201cFB\u201d column to see every player\u2019s probability of scoring the first basket.<\/p>\n Having simulated the result of today’s WNBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Odyssey Sims first basket scorer<\/p>\n Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Fever and Aces. The bet is on Odyssey Sims (IND) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a>, with an edge of 3.3% according to our analysis.<\/p>\n Although Sims doesn’t feature in our model’s top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Tuesday’s WNBA slate, she does present the best betting opportunity for those looking to gain an edge on the market.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For more expert WNBA picks<\/a> and data-backed WNBA predictions<\/a>, join Dimers Pro<\/a> now. Pro users get full access to all of today’s first basket predictions, plus projected box scores for every player\u2014perfect for building smarter WNBA parlays<\/a>.<\/p>\n WNBA Playoffs schedule for today [9\/23\/2025]<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/p>\n For September 23, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase star players including Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell\u2014all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today\u2019s games. But when it comes to +EV betting, it\u2019s Odyssey Sims who emerges as the top pick, producing a calculated 3.3% edge at +1600 odds.<\/p>\n These projections are the result of 10,000 simulations, giving you a reliable basis for smarter prop betting. Always wager with care\u2014help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone close to you needs support.<\/p>\n For more insight, check out our WNBA player props<\/a> and WNBA best bets<\/a>. Stay in the loop with our up-to-the-minute WNBA betting trends<\/a>, WNBA news<\/a>, and current WNBA title odds<\/a>.<\/p>\n This article was partially generated using automated data and AI tools<\/a>, with all content reviewed and finalized by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"A'ja](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/47bd83b0-2803-11ef-a9e7-e324211a4cde-AJa-Wilson-First-Basket.png\")
A’ja Wilson is among the top contenders in the WNBA to score the first basket on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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