WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday include Dearica Hamby, Kamilla Cardoso [9/7/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday, September 7, 2025, are live—with Dearica Hamby of the Sparks the most likely player to score the first basket based on the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

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

Who will score the first basket tonight? [September 7, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Dearica Hamby, with a probability of 16.9%.

Following Hamby closely are A'ja Wilson at 16.4% and Paige Bueckers at 15.6%.

Shakira Austin and Kamilla Cardoso are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Sunday 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 [9/7/2025]

Having simulated the outcome of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our independent predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Sunday.

Haley Jones first basket scorer

• Odds: +1400
• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 9.1%
• Matchup: Wings vs. Sparks (6:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Sunday's WNBA slate in the game between the Wings and Sparks. The bet is on Haley Jones (DAL) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.5% according to our analysis.

Although Jones doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Sunday's WNBA slate, she does present the best betting opportunity for those searching for an edge on the market.

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WNBA schedule for today [9/7/2025]

• Fever vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wings vs. Sparks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Sky vs. Aces (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

For September 7, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase star players like Dearica Hamby, A'ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers—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 Haley Jones who emerges as the top pick, showing a calculated 2.5% edge at +1400 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 game simulations, giving you a reliable basis 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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