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WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday include Tina Charles, Satou Sabally [6/18/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert analysis on Wednesday's WNBA first basket market.
This Wednesday, June 18th, we have another exciting day of professional hoops upon us, with the Mercury facing the Sun at 7:00PM ET.
After examining Wednesday's WNBA simulations early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.
Bet smarter with Pro: Use 20BASKETBALL for 20% off Get Dimers Pro 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 Tina Charles, Satou Sabally and Marina Mabrey, 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 June 18, 2025]
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Wednesday's clash is Tina Charles, with a probability of 14.5%.
Thanks to simulating Wednesday'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 |
|---|---|
| Tina Charles (Sun) | 14.5% |
| Satou Sabally (Mercury) | 14.1% |
| Marina Mabrey (Sun) | 13.6% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 10.8% |
| Lexi Held (Mercury) | 9.0% |
| Monique Akoa-Makani (Mercury) | 8.2% |
| Sami Whitcomb (Mercury) | 7.8% |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun) | 7.8% |
| Jacy Sheldon (Sun) | 7.5% |
| Lindsay Allen (Sun) | 6.5% |
Following Charles closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Satou Sabally at 14.1% and Marina Mabrey at 13.6%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [6/18/2025]
After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10,000 times each, our leading predictive analytics model has generated the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Wednesday.
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Marina Mabrey To Score First Basket
- Odds: +850
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 13.6%
- Matchup: Mercury vs. Sun (7:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Wednesday's WNBA slate in the game between the Mercury and Sun. The bet is on Marina Mabrey (CONN) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.1% according to our analysis.
Our model not only highlights Mabrey for her 3.1% betting edge but also ranks her among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Mercury vs. Sun matchup, as seen in the above 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 [6/18/2025]
- Mercury vs. Sun (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 18, 2025
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 18, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial standards.
All of our WNBA first basket picks for Wednesday, June 18, are based on thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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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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