WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday include A'ja Wilson, Shakira Austin [7/29/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, have landed—with A'ja Wilson of the Aces the most likely player to score the first basket based on the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Tuesday's first basket predictions pull from our full list of WNBA 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? [July 29, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Tuesday's WNBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	15.1%
Shakira Austin (Mystics)	14.8%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	14.0%
Angel Reese (Sky)	🔒
Brittney Griner (Dream)	🔒
Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)	🔒
Azura Stevens (Sparks)	🔒
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	🔒
Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries)	🔒
Brionna Jones (Dream)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 15.1%.

Following Wilson closely are Shakira Austin at 14.8% and Dearica Hamby at 14.0%.

Angel Reese and Brittney Griner are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Tuesday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro.

Best WNBA first basket picks [7/29/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our leading predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.

Cecilia Zandalasini first basket scorer

• Odds: +1500
• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 9.3%
• Matchup: Valkyries vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Valkyries and Dream. The bet is on Cecilia Zandalasini (GSV) at odds of +1500 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.1% according to our analysis.

Although Zandalasini doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Tuesday'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 [7/29/2025]

• Valkyries vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Sky vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Aces vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

For July 29, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions spotlight star players such as A'ja Wilson, Shakira Austin and Dearica Hamby—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 Cecilia Zandalasini who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 3.1% edge at +1500 odds.

These projections are the result of 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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