WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday include A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young [8/6/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, are live—with A'ja Wilson of the Aces the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Wednesday's first basket predictions pull from our proprietary 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? [August 6, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Wednesday'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
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	16.1%
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	11.7%
Jackie Young (Aces)	11.1%
Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries)	🔒
Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries)	🔒
Veronica Burton (Valkyries)	🔒
NaLyssa Smith (Aces)	🔒
Chelsea Gray (Aces)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Wednesday's clash is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 16.1%.

Following Wilson closely are Janelle Salaun at 11.7% and Jackie Young at 11.1%.

Tiffany Hayes and Temi Fagbenle are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Wednesday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro.

Best WNBA first basket picks [8/6/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our leading predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Wednesday.

Janelle Salaun first basket scorer

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 1.7%
• Probability: 11.7%
• Game: Aces vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Wednesday's WNBA slate in the game between the Aces and Valkyries. The bet is on Janelle Salaun (GSV) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 1.7% according to our analysis.

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WNBA schedule for today [8/6/2025]

• Aces vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

For August 6, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase standout players such as A'ja Wilson, Janelle Salaun 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 betting value, it’s Janelle Salaun who emerges as the top pick, showing a calculated 1.7% edge at +900 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 simulations, giving you a reliable foundation 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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