WNBA First Basket Predictions for Thursday Include Temi Fagbenle, Paige Bueckers [5/29/2025]

Updated: May 29, 2025, 9:47 AM ET | First published: May 29, 2025, 12:08 AM ET

Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer

Our expert analysis on Thursday's WNBA first basket market.

WNBA First Basket Predictions Today. — The most likely WNBA first basket scorers for Thursday have been revealed.

This Thursday, May 29th, we have another exciting day of WNBA basketball upon us, headlined by the Valkyries' matchup against the Liberty at 7:00PM ET.

After analyzing Thursday'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 greatest chance of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Thursday.

Let's dive into today's WNBA first basket news and updates.

WNBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Thursday's WNBA games are expected to feature players such as Temi Fagbenle, Paige Bueckers and Kamilla Cardoso, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [WNBA Cheat Sheet for May 29, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Thursday's WNBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries)	14.6%
Paige Bueckers (Wings)	12.1%
Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)	12.0%
Ariel Atkins (Sky)	11.4%
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)	11.4%
Natasha Cloud (Liberty)	11.2%
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	11.2%
Arike Ogunbowale (Wings)	10.2%
DiJonai Carrington (Wings)	9.7%
Kayla Thornton (Valkyries)	9.5%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Temi Fagbenle, with a probability of 14.6%.

Following Fagbenle closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Paige Bueckers at 12.1% and Kamilla Cardoso at 12.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Thursday, 5/29/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our trusted predictive analytics model has found the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Thursday.

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Temi Fagbenle To Score First Basket

Odds: +1000
Edge: 5.5%
Probability: 14.5%
Game: Valkyries vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Thursday's WNBA slate in the game between the Valkyries and Liberty. The bet is on Temi Fagbenle (GSV) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 5.5% according to our analysis.

Not only does Fagbenle present an edge according to our model, but she is also the number one most likely first basket scorer for today, as noted in the list above.

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

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WNBA News, Schedule Alerts and Updated Odds

WNBA Schedule for Today [5/29/2025]

Valkyries vs. Liberty (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
Wings vs. Sky (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: May 29, 2025

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Nick Slade

Chief Content Officer

Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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