Brittney Griner Revealed as Monday's Most Likely WNBA First Basket Scorer After New Data Released [7/1/2024]

This Monday, July 1st, it's time for a big day of WNBA basketball, headlined by the Sun's matchup against the Mercury at 10:00PM ET.

After scrutinizing Monday's WNBA simulation results early this morning, our team of data experts have revealed their best bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the top 10 WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined as those with the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Monday.

Let's dive into today's basketball news and updates.

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Complete WNBA Schedule [7/1/2024]

• Sun vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Wings vs. Storm (10:00PM ET, Monday)

WNBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Monday's WNBA games are expected to feature big names such as Brittney Griner, Nneka Ogwumike and Kahleah Copper, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight? [July 1, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Monday's WNBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the 10 players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Brittney Griner, with a probability of 14.8%.

Following Griner closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Nneka Ogwumike at 13.2% and Kahleah Copper at 12.9%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Monday, 7/1/2024]

After simulating the result of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model (see Dimers Pro for full access) has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.

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DiJonai Carrington To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1400
• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 10.2%
• Game: Sun vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate, which is in the game between the Sun and Mercury. The bet is on DiJonai Carrington (CONN) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.5%.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

WNBA first basket props have become one of the more popular betting options for basketball bettors, and by using Monday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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Understanding Betting Edge

At Dimers, an "edge" in betting signifies our belief that an event's probability is higher than the best available WNBA odds suggest. A higher betting edge indicates a greater likelihood of success. However, it's essential to remember that no bet is guaranteed, and responsible gambling practices are crucial for long-term success.

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: July 1, 2024

This WNBA first basket article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on WNBA first basket picks for July 1, 2024, and automation assists in data collection, analysis and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

All of Dimers' WNBA first basket picks for Monday, July 1, are the result of rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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