WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include A'ja Wilson, Tina Charles [8/23/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday, August 23, 2025, have landed—with A'ja Wilson of the Aces 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 23, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
A'ja Wilson (Aces)	15.2%
Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)	14.9%
Sonia Citron (Mystics)	14.5%
Brionna Jones (Dream)	🔒
Tina Charles (Sun)	🔒
Allisha Gray (Dream)	🔒
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	🔒
Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)	🔒
Emma Meesseman (Liberty)	🔒
Angel Reese (Sky)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 15.2%.

Following Wilson closely are Kiki Iriafen at 14.9% and Sonia Citron at 14.5%.

Brionna Jones and Tina Charles 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 [8/23/2025]

Having simulated the outcome of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our leading predictive analytics model has discovered the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Saturday.

Sonia Citron first basket scorer

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 14.5%
• Game: Aces vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Saturday's WNBA slate in the game between the Aces and Mystics. The bet is on Sonia Citron (WSH) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.0% according to our analysis.

Not only does Citron present an edge according to the model, but she is also among our top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.

For more expert WNBA picks and data-led WNBA predictions, join Dimers Pro now. Pro users get full access to all of today's first basket predictions, plus projected box scores for every player—perfect for building smarter WNBA parlays.

WNBA schedule for today [8/23/2025]

• Liberty vs. Dream (2:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Aces vs. Mystics (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Sun vs. Sky (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

For August 23, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions showcase standout players such as A'ja Wilson, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron—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 Sonia Citron who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 4.0% edge at +850 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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