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WNBA first basket predictions for Saturday include Shakira Austin, Paige Bueckers [6/28/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert analysis on Saturday's WNBA first basket market.
This Saturday, June 28th, another action-packed day of WNBA basketball is on the cards, with the Mystics facing the Wings at 8:00PM ET.
After reviewing Saturday's WNBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of 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 selected as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Saturday'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, Saturday's WNBA game is expected to showcase players such as Shakira Austin, Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.
Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [WNBA Cheat Sheet for June 28, 2025]
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Saturday's clash is Shakira Austin, with a probability of 13.4%.
Thanks to simulating Saturday'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 |
|---|---|
| Shakira Austin (Mystics) | 13.4% |
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 13.2% |
| Kiki Iriafen (Mystics) | 11.2% |
| DiJonai Carrington (Wings) | 10.8% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 10.2% |
| NaLyssa Smith (Wings) | 8.8% |
| Brittney Sykes (Mystics) | 8.6% |
| Sonia Citron (Mystics) | 8.6% |
| Aaliyah Edwards (Mystics) | 8.3% |
| Myisha Hines-Allen (Wings) | 7.0% |
Following Austin closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Paige Bueckers at 13.2% and Kiki Iriafen at 11.2%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [6/28/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our leading predictive analytics model has generated the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Saturday.
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Shakira Austin To Score First Basket
- Odds: +650
- Edge: 0.0%
- Probability: 13.4%
- Matchup: Mystics 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 Mystics and Wings. The bet is on Shakira Austin (WSH) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 0.0% according to our analysis.
Our model not only highlights Austin for her 0.0% betting edge but also ranks her as the number one most likely first basket scorer for today's Mystics vs. Wings game, as seen in the preceding 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 Saturday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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WNBA Schedule for Today [6/28/2025]
- Mystics vs. Wings (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 28, 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 28, 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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