WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney Williams [8/16/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday, August 16, 2025, have landed—with Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty as the most likely player to score the first basket based on the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Saturday's first basket predictions come 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 16, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Saturday's clash is Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty, with a probability of 12.7%.

Following Williams closely are Courtney Williams at 12.6% and Emma Meesseman at 12.4%.

Kayla McBride and Jonquel Jones 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 [8/16/2025]

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

Natasha Cloud first basket scorer

• Odds: +1700
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 7.7%
• Matchup: Liberty vs. Lynx (2:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Saturday's WNBA slate in the game between the Liberty and Lynx. The bet is on Natasha Cloud (NY) at odds of +1700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.1% according to our analysis.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/16/2025]

• Liberty vs. Lynx (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

For August 16, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions feature standout players such as Courtney Williams, Emma Meesseman and Jessica Shepard—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 Natasha Cloud who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 2.1% edge at +1700 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 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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