WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include Napheesa Collier, Jackie Young [8/2/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday, August 2, 2025, are live—with Napheesa Collier of the Lynx the most likely player to score the first basket according to the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Saturday's first basket predictions pull from our proprietary WNBA 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 2, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Saturday'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
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)	17.0%
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	16.9%
Jackie Young (Aces)	10.8%
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	🔒
Kayla McBride (Lynx)	🔒
NaLyssa Smith (Aces)	🔒
Alanna Smith (Lynx)	🔒
Chelsea Gray (Aces)	🔒
Bridget Carleton (Lynx)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Saturday's clash is Napheesa Collier, with a probability of 17.0%.

Following Collier closely are A'ja Wilson at 16.9% and Jackie Young at 10.8%.

Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride 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.

Best WNBA first basket picks [8/2/2025]

Having simulated the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Saturday.

Courtney Williams first basket scorer

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 0.8%
• Probability: 10.8%
• Game: Lynx vs. Aces (3:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Saturday's WNBA slate in the game between the Lynx and Aces. The bet is on Courtney Williams (MIN) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 0.8% according to our analysis.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/2/2025]

• Lynx vs. Aces (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

For August 2, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions spotlight big-name players such as Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young—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 Courtney Williams who emerges as the top pick, offering a calculated 0.8% edge at +900 odds.

These projections are the result of 10,000 game 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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