WNBA first basket predictions for Monday include Tina Charles, Leila Lacan [8/11/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Monday, August 11, 2025, are live—with Tina Charles of the Sun 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? [August 11, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Monday's WNBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Tina Charles (Sun)	11.7%
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	11.5%
Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries)	11.0%
Leila Lacan (Sun)	🔒
Bria Hartley (Sun)	🔒
Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries)	🔒
Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries)	🔒
Marina Mabrey (Sun)	🔒
Aneesah Morrow (Sun)	🔒
Veronica Burton (Valkyries)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Monday's clash is Tina Charles, with a probability of 11.7%.

Following Charles closely are Janelle Salaun at 11.5% and Cecilia Zandalasini at 11.0%.

Leila Lacan and Bria Hartley 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 [8/11/2025]

After simulating the result of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has generated the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Monday.

Bria Hartley first basket scorer

• Odds: +1600
• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 10%
• Game: Sun vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Monday's WNBA slate in the game between the Sun and Valkyries. The bet is on Bria Hartley (CONN) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.1% according to our analysis.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/11/2025]

• Sun vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

For August 11, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase standout players including Tina Charles, Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini—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 Bria Hartley who emerges as the top pick, offering a calculated 4.1% edge at +1600 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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