WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday include A'ja Wilson, Maddy Siegrist [8/27/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, August 27, 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.

Wednesday'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? [August 27, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	16.8%
Paige Bueckers (Wings)	16.2%
Maddy Siegrist (Wings)	13.6%
Brionna Jones (Dream)	🔒
Allisha Gray (Dream)	🔒
Jackie Young (Aces)	🔒
Marina Mabrey (Sun)	🔒
Leila Lacan (Sun)	🔒
Rhyne Howard (Dream)	🔒
Aneesah Morrow (Sun)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's games is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 16.8%.

Following Wilson closely are Paige Bueckers at 16.2% and Maddy Siegrist at 13.6%.

Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Wednesday 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 [8/27/2025]

Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Wednesday.

Paige Bueckers first basket scorer

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 16.2%
• Matchup: Sun vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Wednesday's WNBA slate in the game between the Sun and Wings. The bet is on Paige Bueckers (DAL) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.9% according to our analysis.

Not only does Bueckers 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 [8/27/2025]

• Aces vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Sun vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

For August 27, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions feature standout players like A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers and Maddy Siegrist—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 Paige Bueckers who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 2.9% edge at +650 odds.

These projections are the result of 10,000 game 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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