WNBA First Basket Predictions Reveal A'ja Wilson as Tuesday's Most Likely First Basket Scorer [7/16/2024]
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This Tuesday, July 16th, it's time for a big day of WNBA basketball, headlined by the Mercury's matchup against the Mystics at 11:30AM ET.
After evaluating Tuesday's WNBA simulation results 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 their respective matchups on Tuesday.
Let's dive into today's WNBA first basket news and updates.
WNBA Players to Watch Today
Based on the most recent injury reports, Tuesday's WNBA games are expected to feature big names such as A'ja Wilson, Chennedy Carter and Dearica Hamby, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.
Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight? [July 16, 2024]
Thanks to simulating Tuesday's WNBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the 10 players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.
Player (Team) | First Basket Probability |
---|---|
A'ja Wilson (Aces) | 17.4% |
Chennedy Carter (Sky) | 17.0% |
Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 16.3% |
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) | 14.4% |
Rickea Jackson (Sparks) | 13.8% |
Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 13.4% |
Brittney Griner (Mercury) | 12.8% |
Ariel Atkins (Mystics) | 12.7% |
Brionna Jones (Sun) | 12.5% |
Nneka Ogwumike (Storm) | 12.4% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 17.4%.
Following Wilson closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Chennedy Carter at 17.0% and Dearica Hamby at 16.3%.
![Dearica Hamby dictating the play for the Sparks.](https://imgix.cosmicjs.com/477b98b0-2803-11ef-a9e7-e324211a4cde-Dearica-Hamby-First-Basket.png)
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Tuesday, 7/16/2024]
After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our trusted predictive analytics model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday. For full access to our comprehensive analysis and top picks, subscribe to Dimers Pro.
Chennedy Carter To Score First Basket
- Odds: +750
- Edge: 5.3%
- Probability: 17%
- Matchup: Sky vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Sky and Aces. The bet is on Chennedy Carter (CHI) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 5.3% according to our analysis.
Dimers' model not only showcases Carter for her 5.3% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the preceding list.
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Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
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WNBA News, Schedule Alerts and Updated Odds
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Complete WNBA Schedule for Today [7/16/2024]
- Mercury vs. Mystics (11:30AM ET, Tuesday)
- Storm vs. Sparks (3:30PM ET, Tuesday)
- Sun vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- Sky vs. Aces (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: July 16, 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 16, 2024. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.
All of Dimers' WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, July 16, are the result of thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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