WNBA First Basket Predictions Reveal Lynx Star as Game 5's Most Likely First Basket Scorer [10/20/2024]

This Sunday, October 20th, another action-packed day of WNBA Finals basketball is on the cards, with the Lynx taking on the Liberty at 8:00PM ET.

After evaluating Sunday's WNBA simulations early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data analysts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

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Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in Sunday'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, Sunday's WNBA Finals Game 5 is set to showcase big names such as Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams and Breanna Stewart, each with a high probability of opening the scoring in tonight's matchup.

Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight? [October 20, 2024]

With Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between Minnesota and New York scheduled for tonight, here are the probabilities for each of the 10 likely starters to score the first basket:

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)	14.1%
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	12.8%
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)	12.3%
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)	11.8%
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	11.0%
Kayla McBride (Lynx)	9.2%
Leonie Fiebich (Liberty)	8.5%
Alanna Smith (Lynx)	7.7%
Bridget Carleton (Lynx)	6.2%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket tonight is Napheesa Collier, with a probability of 14.1%.

Following Collier closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Courtney Williams at 12.8% and Breanna Stewart at 12.3%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [WNBA Finals Game 5]

Having simulated the outcome of today's Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Sunday.

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Courtney Williams To Score First Basket

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 12.8%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Game 5 between the Lynx and Liberty. The bet is on Courtney Williams (MIN) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.3% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Williams for her 3.3% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Lynx vs. Liberty game, as seen in the preceding list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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

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Complete WNBA Finals Schedule for Today [10/20/2024]

• Lynx vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: October 20, 2024

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