WNBA first basket predictions for Friday include Paige Bueckers, Brionna Jones [8/29/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Friday, August 29, 2025, are live—with Paige Bueckers of the Wings the most likely player to score the first basket according to the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Friday'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? [August 29, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Paige Bueckers (Wings)	15.0%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	15.0%
Brionna Jones (Dream)	14.2%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	🔒
Maddy Siegrist (Wings)	🔒
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	🔒
Allisha Gray (Dream)	🔒
Natasha Howard (Fever)	🔒
Rickea Jackson (Sparks)	🔒
Kelsey Plum (Sparks)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Paige Bueckers, with a probability of 15.0%.

Following Bueckers closely are Dearica Hamby at 15.0% and Brionna Jones at 14.2%.

Kelsey Mitchell and Maddy Siegrist are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Friday 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 [8/29/2025]

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

Paige Bueckers first basket scorer

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 15%
• Matchup: Wings vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Friday's WNBA slate in the game between the Wings and Dream. The bet is on Paige Bueckers (DAL) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.2% according to our analysis.

Dimers' model not only showcases Bueckers for her 3.2% betting edge but also ranks her as the number one most likely first basket scorer for today, as seen in the earlier list.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/29/2025]

• Wings vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Fever vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

For August 29, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight standout players like Paige Bueckers, Dearica Hamby 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 Paige Bueckers who emerges as the top pick, producing a calculated 3.2% edge at +750 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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