WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday include Nneka Ogwumike, Brionna Jones [8/17/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Sunday, August 17, 2025, are live—with Nneka Ogwumike of the Storm the most likely player to score the first basket according to 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 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 17, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Nneka Ogwumike, with a probability of 15.7%.

Following Ogwumike closely are Kelsey Mitchell at 14.6% and Paige Bueckers at 14.3%.

Kiki Iriafen and Brionna Jones 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 [8/17/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10K times each, our independent predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Sunday.

Leila Lacan first basket scorer

• Odds: +1400
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 10%
• Game: Fever vs. Sun (1:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Fever and Sun. The bet is on Leila Lacan (CONN) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.3% according to our analysis.

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

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WNBA schedule for today [8/17/2025]

• Fever vs. Sun (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Sparks vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wings vs. Aces (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Dream vs. Valkyries (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

For August 17, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight star players including Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Mitchell and Paige Bueckers—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 Leila Lacan who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 3.3% edge at +1400 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 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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