WNBA first basket predictions for Monday include Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers [9/1/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Monday, September 1, 2025, have landed—with Napheesa Collier of the Lynx the most likely player to score the first basket according to the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Monday's first basket predictions come straight 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? [September 1, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)	17.1%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	15.0%
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm)	15.0%
Paige Bueckers (Wings)	🔒
Brionna Jones (Dream)	🔒
Tina Charles (Sun)	🔒
Allisha Gray (Dream)	🔒
Maddy Siegrist (Wings)	🔒
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	🔒
Kelsey Plum (Sparks)	🔒

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 17.1%.

Following Collier closely are Dearica Hamby at 15.0% and Nneka Ogwumike at 15.0%.

Paige Bueckers and Brionna Jones are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Monday 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 [9/1/2025]

Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Monday.

Diamond Miller first basket scorer

• Odds: +1700
• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 8.6%
• Game: Wings vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Wings and Lynx. The bet is on Diamond Miller (DAL) at odds of +1700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.1% according to our analysis.

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

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WNBA schedule for today [9/1/2025]

• Wings vs. Lynx (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Sparks vs. Storm (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

For September 1, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions spotlight big-name players such as Napheesa Collier, Dearica Hamby 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 Diamond Miller who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 3.1% edge at +1700 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 simulations, giving you a reliable starting point 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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