WNBA First Basket Predictions Reveal Aces Star as Saturday's Most Likely First Basket Scorer [8/17/2024]

This Saturday, August 17th, we have another big day of WNBA upon us, with the Sky facing the Sparks at 5:00PM ET.

After reviewing Saturday's WNBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data analysts have revealed their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the top 10 WNBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the highest probability 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 slate is expected to showcase star players such as Kamilla Cardoso, Nneka Ogwumike and Michaela Onyenwere, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight? [August 17, 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
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	21.1%
Rickea Jackson (Sparks)	15.6%
Aliyah Boston (Fever)	13.8%
Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)	12.9%
Tina Charles (Dream)	12.9%
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm)	12.8%
Brionna Jones (Sun)	12.0%
DeWanna Bonner (Sun)	11.9%
Jewell Loyd (Storm)	11.6%
Michaela Onyenwere (Sky)	10.6%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Saturday's clash is Dearica Hamby, with a probability of 21.1%.

Following Hamby closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Rickea Jackson at 15.6% and Aliyah Boston at 13.8%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Saturday, 8/17/2024]

After simulating the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Saturday.

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Dearica Hamby To Score First Basket

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 21.1%
• Game: Sky vs. Sparks (5:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Sky and Sparks. The bet is on Dearica Hamby (LA) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 10.6% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Hamby for her 10.6% betting edge but also ranks her as the number one most likely first basket scorer for today's Sky vs. Sparks matchup, as seen in the above list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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Complete WNBA Schedule for Today [8/17/2024]

• Sky vs. Sparks (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: August 17, 2024

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