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WNBA first basket predictions for Thursday include Dearica Hamby, Napheesa Collier [9/11/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of Thursday's WNBA slate.
Our WNBA first basket predictions for Thursday, September 11, 2025, are live—with Dearica Hamby of the Sparks the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.
Thursday's first basket predictions pull from our full list of 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 11, 2025]
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 17.4% |
| A'ja Wilson (Aces) | 16.8% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 15.7% |
| Kamilla Cardoso (Sky) | 🔒 |
| Napheesa Collier (Lynx) | 🔒 |
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 🔒 |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 🔒 |
| Maddy Siegrist (Wings) | 🔒 |
| Michaela Onyenwere (Sky) | 🔒 |
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 🔒 |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Dearica Hamby, with a probability of 17.4%.
Following Hamby closely are A'ja Wilson at 16.8% and Paige Bueckers at 15.7%.
Kamilla Cardoso and Napheesa Collier are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Thursday 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 [9/11/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, unfortunately, our predictive model has not found any WNBA first basket picks for games happening on Thursday.
This is because we have not found any valuable enough edges when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the best odds that are currently available.
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Conclusion
For September 11, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight star players such as 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.
These projections are built from 10,000 game simulations, giving you a reliable base 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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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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