WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday include Dearica Hamby, Shakira Austin [8/31/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday, August 31, 2025, have landed—with Dearica Hamby of the Sparks the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Sunday's first basket predictions pull from our full list of 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 31, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Dearica Hamby, with a probability of 15.0%.

Following Hamby closely are Dearica Hamby at 15.0% and Shakira Austin at 13.6%.

Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Sunday 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 [8/31/2025]

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

Sonia Citron first basket scorer

• Odds: +800
• Edge: 1.8%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Matchup: Mystics vs. Sparks (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Sunday's WNBA slate in the game between the Mystics and Sparks. The bet is on Sonia Citron (WSH) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 1.8% according to our analysis.

Not only does Citron present an edge according to our model, but she is also among our top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/31/2025]

• Mystics vs. Sparks (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Fever vs. Valkyries (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

For August 31, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions feature big-name players such as Dearica Hamby, Dearica Hamby and Shakira Austin—all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today’s games. But when it comes to betting value, it’s Sonia Citron who emerges as the top play, offering a calculated 1.8% edge at +800 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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