WNBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Temi Fagbenle, Kayla Thornton [6/9/2025]

This Monday, June 9th, it's time for a big day of WNBA basketball, with the Valkyries taking on the Sparks at 10:00PM ET.

After going over Monday's WNBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have produced their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Monday'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, Monday's WNBA slate is expected to showcase players such as Temi Fagbenle, Kayla Thornton and Dearica Hamby, 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 9, 2025]

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket in Monday's clash is Temi Fagbenle, with a probability of 14.1%.

Thanks to simulating Monday'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
Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries)	14.1%
Kayla Thornton (Valkyries)	13.7%
Dearica Hamby (Sparks)	11.6%
Kate Martin (Valkyries)	11.2%
Veronica Burton (Valkyries)	11.0%
Kelsey Plum (Sparks)	10.8%
Rickea Jackson (Sparks)	10.5%
Azura Stevens (Sparks)	10.1%
Odyssey Sims (Sparks)	7.0%

Following Fagbenle closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Kayla Thornton at 13.7% and Dearica Hamby at 11.6%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [Monday, 6/9/2025]

Having simulated the result of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.

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Temi Fagbenle To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1200
• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 14.1%
• Matchup: Valkyries vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Valkyries and Sparks. The bet is on Temi Fagbenle (GSV) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 6.4% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Fagbenle for her 6.4% betting edge but also ranks her as the number one most likely first basket scorer for today's Valkyries vs. Sparks matchup, as seen in the preceding list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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WNBA Schedule for Today [6/9/2025]

• Valkyries vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 9, 2025

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