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WNBA first basket predictions for Thursday include Shakira Austin, Dearica Hamby [6/26/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert analysis on Thursday's WNBA first basket market.
This Thursday, June 26th, another exciting day of WNBA action is on the cards, headlined by the Sparks' matchup against the Fever at 7:00PM ET.
After examining Thursday's WNBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have revealed 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 projected to have the highest probability 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 Shakira Austin, Dearica Hamby and A'ja Wilson, 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 June 26, 2025]
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across all of today's games is Shakira Austin, with a probability of 14.4%.
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 |
|---|---|
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 14.4% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 14.4% |
| A'ja Wilson (Aces) | 13.1% |
| Jackie Young (Aces) | 12.5% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 12.4% |
| Azura Stevens (Sparks) | 12.3% |
| Kelsey Plum (Sparks) | 12.2% |
| Rickea Jackson (Sparks) | 11.1% |
| Chelsea Gray (Aces) | 8.9% |
Following Austin closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Dearica Hamby at 14.4% and A'ja Wilson at 13.1%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [6/26/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Thursday.
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Shakira Austin To Score First Basket
- Odds: +850
- Edge: 3.9%
- Probability: 14.4%
- Matchup: Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Thursday's WNBA slate in the game between the Mystics and Aces. The bet is on Shakira Austin (WSH) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.9% according to our analysis.
Our model not only showcases Austin for her 3.9% betting edge but also ranks her as the number one most likely first basket scorer for today, 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 Thursday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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WNBA Schedule for Today [6/26/2025]
- Sparks vs. Fever (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Mystics vs. Aces (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 26, 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 26, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.
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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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