WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday include Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell [9/2/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, are live—with Aliyah Boston of the Fever the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Tuesday's first basket predictions pull from our full list of 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 2, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	13.3%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	12.6%
Emma Meesseman (Liberty)	12.5%
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)	🔒
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	🔒
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	🔒
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)	🔒
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)	🔒
Veronica Burton (Valkyries)	🔒
Iliana Rupert (Valkyries)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Aliyah Boston, with a probability of 13.3%.

Following Boston closely are Kelsey Mitchell at 12.6% and Emma Meesseman at 12.5%.

Kahleah Copper and Jonquel Jones 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.

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 [9/2/2025]

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

Kelsey Mitchell first basket scorer

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 12.6%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Fever and Mercury. The bet is on Kelsey Mitchell (IND) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.6% according to our analysis.

Dimers' model not only showcases Mitchell for her 3.6% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the above list.

For more expert WNBA picks and data-backed WNBA predictions, join Dimers Pro now. Pro users get full access to all of today's first basket predictions, plus projected box scores for every player—perfect for building smarter WNBA parlays.

WNBA schedule for today [9/2/2025]

• Fever vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Liberty vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

For September 2, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase star players including Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Emma Meesseman—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 Kelsey Mitchell who emerges as the top play, showing a calculated 3.6% edge at +1000 odds.

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