WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include Napheesa Collier, Nneka Ogwumike [8/30/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday, August 30, 2025, have landed—with Napheesa Collier of the Lynx the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Saturday's first basket predictions come straight 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 30, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Napheesa Collier, with a probability of 16.6%.

Following Collier closely are Nneka Ogwumike at 14.9% and Tina Charles at 13.6%.

Shakira Austin and Shakira Austin are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Saturday 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 [8/30/2025]

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

Ariel Atkins first basket scorer

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 11.6%
• Matchup: Sky vs. Storm (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Saturday's WNBA slate in the game between the Sky and Storm. The bet is on Ariel Atkins (CHI) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.3% according to our analysis.

Although Atkins doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Saturday's WNBA slate, she does present the best betting opportunity for those looking to gain an edge on the market.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/30/2025]

• Lynx vs. Sun (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mystics vs. Valkyries (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Sky vs. Storm (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Liberty vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

For August 30, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase big-name players such as Napheesa Collier, Nneka Ogwumike and Tina Charles—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 Ariel Atkins who emerges as the top pick, showing a calculated 3.3% edge at +1100 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 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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