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Read Article WNBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Nneka Ogwumike, Paige Bueckers [5/19/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert analysis on Monday's WNBA first basket market.
This Monday, May 19th, it's time for an action-packed day of WNBA basketball, with the Storm facing the Wings at 8:00PM ET.
After going over Monday'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.
Get 20% off Dimers Pro with code 20BASKETBALL Get Dimers Pro Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Monday'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, Monday's WNBA game is expected to showcase players such as Nneka Ogwumike, Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.
Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [WNBA Cheat Sheet for May 19, 2025]
Thanks to simulating Monday's WNBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket.
| Player (Team) | First Basket Probability |
|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike (Storm) | 12.6% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 12.6% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 12.1% |
| Gabby Williams (Storm) | 10.8% |
| Ezi Magbegor (Storm) | 9.6% |
| DiJonai Carrington (Wings) | 9.4% |
| Myisha Hines-Allen (Wings) | 8.2% |
| Alysha Clark (Storm) | 4.8% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Monday's clash is Nneka Ogwumike, with a probability of 12.6%.
Following Ogwumike closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Paige Bueckers at 12.6% and Arike Ogunbowale at 12.1%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Monday, 5/19/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our independent predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.
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DiJonai Carrington To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1300
- Edge: 2.3%
- Probability: 9.5%
- Game: Storm vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Storm and Wings. The bet is on DiJonai Carrington (DAL) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.3% according to our analysis.
Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
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WNBA Schedule for Today [5/19/2025]
- Storm vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Monday)
Tonight's WNBA First Basket Picks: May 19, 2025
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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