WNBA first basket predictions for Thursday include A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston [9/18/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Thursday, September 18, 2025, are live—with A'ja Wilson of the Aces the most likely player to score the first basket based on the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Thursday'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 18, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	16.0%
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm)	15.9%
Brionna Jones (Dream)	13.6%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	🔒
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	🔒
Skylar Diggins-Smith (Storm)	🔒
Rhyne Howard (Dream)	🔒
Jackie Young (Aces)	🔒
Allisha Gray (Dream)	🔒
Natasha Howard (Fever)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket today is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 16.0%.

Following Wilson closely are Nneka Ogwumike at 15.9% and Brionna Jones at 13.6%.

Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston 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 [9/18/2025]

After simulating the result of today's WNBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our predictive model has generated the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Thursday.

Odyssey Sims first basket scorer

• Odds: +1600
• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 8.9%
• Game: Fever vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Fever and Dream. The bet is on Odyssey Sims (IND) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.0% according to our analysis.

Our model not only showcases Sims for her 3.0% betting edge but also ranks her among the top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the above list.

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WNBA Playoffs schedule for today [9/18/2025]

• Fever vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Storm vs. Aces (9:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

For September 18, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight standout players like A'ja Wilson, Nneka Ogwumike and Brionna Jones—all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today’s games. But when it comes to +EV betting, it’s Odyssey Sims who emerges as the top play, offering a calculated 3.0% edge at +1600 odds.

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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