WNBA First Basket Predictions for Wednesday Include Natasha Howard, Kelsey Mitchell [5/28/2025]

This Wednesday, May 28th, it's time for an action-packed day of WNBA action, with the Fever facing the Mystics at 7:30PM ET.

After analyzing Wednesday's WNBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Wednesday'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, Wednesday's WNBA game is expected to feature star players such as Natasha Howard, Kelsey Mitchell and Brittney Sykes, 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 28, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Wednesday's WNBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Wednesday's clash is Natasha Howard, with a probability of 13.9%.

Following Howard closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Kelsey Mitchell at 13.3% and Brittney Sykes at 12.5%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Wednesday, 5/28/2025]

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Kelsey Mitchell To Score First Basket

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 0.8%
• Probability: 13.3%
• Matchup: Fever vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Fever and Mystics. The bet is on Kelsey Mitchell (IND) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 0.8% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Mitchell for her 0.8% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Fever vs. Mystics game, as seen in the earlier 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 Wednesday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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WNBA Schedule for Today [5/28/2025]

• Fever vs. Mystics (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: May 28, 2025

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