Sabrina Ionescu Revealed as Saturday's Most Likely WNBA First Basket Scorer After New Data Released [7/6/2024]

This Saturday, July 6th, we have another action-packed day of professional hoops ahead of us, with the Liberty facing the Fever at 1:00PM ET.

After going over Saturday's WNBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts have produced their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the top 10 WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in Saturday's lone game.

Let's dive into today's WNBA first basket news and updates.

WNBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Saturday's WNBA game is expected to feature star players such as Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Mitchell and Ariel Atkins, 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 6, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Saturday's WNBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the 10 players most likely to score the first basket.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)	12.3%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	12.2%
Ariel Atkins (Mystics)	12.0%
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	12.0%
Alanna Smith (Lynx)	12.0%
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	11.9%
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	11.2%
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)	11.1%
Aaliyah Edwards (Mystics)	9.7%
Bridget Carleton (Lynx)	9.3%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Saturday's clash is Sabrina Ionescu, with a probability of 12.3%.

Following Ionescu closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Kelsey Mitchell at 12.2% and Ariel Atkins at 12.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Saturday, 7/6/2024]

Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Saturday. For full access to our comprehensive analysis and top picks, subscribe to Dimers Pro.

Kelsey Mitchell To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1200
• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 12.2%
• Game: Liberty vs. Fever (1:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Liberty and Fever. The bet is on Kelsey Mitchell (IND) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.5% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Mitchell for her 4.5% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Liberty vs. Fever matchup, as seen in the preceding list.

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Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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Complete WNBA Schedule for Today [7/6/2024]

• Liberty vs. Fever (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: July 6, 2024

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