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WNBA First Basket Predictions for Friday Include Tina Charles, Kelsey Plum [6/6/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert analysis on Friday's WNBA first basket market.
This Friday, June 6th, another action-packed day of WNBA basketball is on the cards, headlined by the Dream's matchup against the Sun at 7:30PM ET.
After evaluating Friday's WNBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have produced their best first basket bet of the day.
Get 20% off Dimers Pro with code 20BASKETBALL Get Dimers Pro Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Friday.
Let's dive into today's WNBA first basket news and updates.
WNBA Players to Watch Today
Based on the most recent injury reports, Friday's WNBA games are expected to showcase players such as Tina Charles, Kelsey Plum and Arike Ogunbowale, 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 6, 2025]
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Tina Charles, with a probability of 15.0%.
Thanks to simulating Friday'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 |
|---|---|
| Tina Charles (Sun) | 15.0% |
| Marina Mabrey (Sun) | 12.0% |
| Dearica Hamby (Sparks) | 12.0% |
| Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) | 11.6% |
| Kelsey Plum (Sparks) | 11.5% |
| Brionna Jones (Dream) | 11.4% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 11.3% |
| DiJonai Carrington (Wings) | 10.7% |
| Rickea Jackson (Sparks) | 10.6% |
| Maddy Siegrist (Wings) | 10.3% |
Following Charles closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are her teammate Marina Mabrey at 12.0% and Dearica Hamby at 12.0%.
Tina Charles leads all players in today's First Basket probabilities.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Friday, 6/6/2025]
After simulating the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our independent predictive analytics model has discovered the best WNBA first basket betting pick for Friday.
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Saniya Rivers To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1600
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 8.1%
- Game: Dream vs. Sun (7:30PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Friday's WNBA slate in the game between the Dream and Sun. The bet is on Saniya Rivers (CONN) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.2% according to our analysis.
Although Rivers doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Friday's WNBA slate, she does present the best betting opportunity for those searching for an edge on the market.
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 Friday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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WNBA Schedule for Today [6/6/2025]
- Dream vs. Sun (7:30PM ET, Friday)
- Sparks vs. Wings (9:30PM ET, Friday)
Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 6, 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 6, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.
All of Dimers' WNBA first basket predictions for Friday, June 6, have been made after rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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This article is part of our WNBA player props and WNBA best bets series.
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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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