WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday include A'ja Wilson, Alyssa Thomas [8/19/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, are live—with Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm the most likely player to score the first basket based on the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Tuesday's first basket predictions come straight 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? [August 19, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Nneka Ogwumike, with a probability of 16.2%.

Following Ogwumike closely are A'ja Wilson at 15.0% and Brionna Jones at 13.9%.

Kiki Iriafen and game-time decision Angel Reese 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 [8/19/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.

Courtney Williams first basket scorer

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 13.6%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Tuesday's WNBA slate in the game between the Lynx and Liberty. The bet is on Courtney Williams (MIN) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.6% according to our analysis.

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

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WNBA schedule for today [8/19/2025]

• Lynx vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sun vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Storm vs. Sky (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mercury vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Dream vs. Aces (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

For August 19, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight star players like Brionna Jones, Courtney Williams and Alyssa Thomas—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 Courtney Williams who emerges as the top pick, producing a calculated 3.6% edge at +900 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 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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