WNBA First Basket Predictions Today [Friday, 6/28/2024]

Last updated: Jun 28, 2024, 3:16PM | Published: Jun 28, 2024, 4:01AM

This Friday, June 28th, we have another exciting day of WNBA upon us, headlined by the Dream's matchup against the Sun at 7:30PM ET, 10:00PM ET.

After going over Friday's WNBA simulation results early this morning, our team of data expers announced their best bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the top 10 WNBA players our predictive analytics model has pinpointed as those with the greatest chance to score the first basket in their respective matchups this Friday.

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

WNBA News, Schedule Alerts, and Updated Odds

Complete WNBA Schedule (6/28/2024):

Dream vs. Sun (7:30PM ET, Friday), Sparks vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Players to Watch

Based on the most recent injury reports, Friday's WNBA games are expected to feature big names such as Tina Charles, Brittney Griner and Dearica Hamby, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight? [June 28, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Friday'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
Tina Charles (Dream)	17.3%
Brittney Griner (Mercury)	14.2%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	13.0%
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)	12.9%
Brionna Jones (Sun)	12.3%
Rickea Jackson (Sparks)	12.0%
Allisha Gray (Dream)	11.1%
DeWanna Bonner (Sun)	10.7%
DiJonai Carrington (Sun)	10.3%
Aari McDonald (Sparks)	10.1%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Tina Charles, with a probability of 17.3%.

Following Charles closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Brittney Griner at 14.2% and Dearica Hamby at 13.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Friday, 6/28/2024]

Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model (see Dimers Pro for full access) has discovered the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Friday.

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Kia Nurse To Score First Basket

Odds: +1900
Edge: 3.0%
Probability: 8%
Matchup: Sparks 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 Sparks and Mercury. The bet is on Kia Nurse (LA) at odds of +1900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.0%.

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 Friday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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Dearica Hamby dictating the play for the Sparks. — Dearica Hamby is among the top contenders in the WNBA to score the first basket on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Understanding Betting Edge

The "edge" at Dimers is when we think the probability of an event occurring is more likely than the best odds available. Essentially, it means that Dimers believes a bet has a better chance of winning than the sportsbooks do. That's why the higher the edge, the better.

Although it does not guarantee a win, taking picks with a higher betting edge can increase your chances of being profitable in the long run. This is an essential aspect of a successful sports betting strategy.

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 28, 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 June 28, 2024, and automation assists in data collection, analysis and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

All of our WNBA first basket predictions for Friday, June 28, have been made after thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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More About WNBA

This article is part of our WNBA player props and WNBA best bets series.

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