WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include Tina Charles, Courtney Williams [9/6/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday, September 6, 2025, are live—with Tina Charles of the Sun the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Saturday's first basket predictions come from our WNBA first basket odds and player projections, which highlight not only first basket probabilities, but also projected points, rebounds, assists and more for every player on today's basketball slate.

Who will score the first basket tonight? [September 6, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Tina Charles (Sun)	17.1%
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)	16.0%
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)	12.8%
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	🔒
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	🔒
Veronica Burton (Valkyries)	🔒
Leila Lacan (Sun)	🔒
Iliana Rupert (Valkyries)	🔒
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)	🔒
Satou Sabally (Mercury)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Tina Charles, with a probability of 17.1%.

Following Charles closely are Napheesa Collier at 16.0% and Kahleah Copper at 12.8%.

Courtney Williams and Janelle Salaun are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Saturday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro.

Already a Dimers Pro member? Head to today’s WNBA player projections and scroll across to the “FB” column to see every player’s probability of scoring the first basket.

Best WNBA first basket picks [9/6/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Saturday.

Leila Lacan first basket scorer

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 10.3%
• Matchup: Mercury vs. Sun (1:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Mercury and Sun. The bet is on Leila Lacan (CONN) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.2% according to our analysis.

Not only does Lacan present an edge according to the model, but she is also among our top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.

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WNBA schedule for today [9/6/2025]

• Mercury vs. Sun (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lynx vs. Valkyries (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

For September 6, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase star players including Tina Charles, Napheesa Collier and Kahleah Copper—all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today’s games. But when it comes to betting value, it’s Leila Lacan who emerges as the top pick, producing a calculated 3.2% edge at +1300 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 game simulations, giving you a reliable starting point for smarter prop betting. Always wager with care—help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone close to you needs support.

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