WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday include Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike [8/26/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, are live—with Dearica Hamby of the Sparks the most likely player to score the first basket according to the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Tuesday's first basket predictions come 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 26, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	15.1%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	13.8%
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm)	12.6%
Natasha Howard (Fever)	🔒
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	🔒
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)	🔒
Satou Sabally (Mercury)	🔒
Kelsey Plum (Sparks)	🔒
Rickea Jackson (Sparks)	🔒
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across all of today's games is Dearica Hamby, with a probability of 15.1%.

Following Hamby closely are Kelsey Mitchell at 13.8% and Nneka Ogwumike at 12.6%.

Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston 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 [8/26/2025]

Having simulated the outcome of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model has generated the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.

Kelsey Mitchell first basket scorer

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 13.8%
• Matchup: Storm vs. Fever (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Tuesday's WNBA slate in the game between the Storm and Fever. The bet is on Kelsey Mitchell (IND) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.1% according to our analysis.

Dimers' model not only highlights Mitchell for her 2.1% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the earlier list.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/26/2025]

• Storm vs. Fever (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mercury vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

For August 26, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight star players like Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Mitchell and Nneka Ogwumike—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 Kelsey Mitchell who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 2.1% edge at +750 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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