WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday include Shakira Austin, Azura Stevens [7/15/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, have landed—with Shakira Austin of the Mystics the most likely player to score the first basket per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Tuesday's first basket predictions pull from our proprietary WNBA player projections, which highlight not only first basket probabilities, but also projected points, rebounds, assists and more for every player on today's basketball slate.

Who will score the first basket tonight? [July 15, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Tuesday'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.

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 14.6%.

Following Austin closely are Azura Stevens at 13.5% and Kelsey Mitchell at 13.4%.

Dearica Hamby and Tina Charles are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Tuesday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro.

Best WNBA first basket picks [7/15/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model has found the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Tuesday.

Saniya Rivers first basket scorer

• Odds: +1500
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 9.5%
• Game: Fever vs. Sun (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate in the game between the Fever and Sun. The bet is on Saniya Rivers (CONN) at odds of +1500 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.2% according to our analysis.

Our model not only showcases Rivers for her 3.2% betting edge but also ranks her among the top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the above list.

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WNBA schedule for today [7/15/2025]

• Fever vs. Sun (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mystics vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Conclusion

For July 15, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight star players like Shakira Austin, Azura Stevens and Kelsey Mitchell—all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today’s games. But when it comes to +EV betting, it’s Saniya Rivers who emerges as the top play, producing a calculated 3.2% edge at +1500 odds.

These projections are built from 10,000 game simulations, giving you a reliable basis for smarter prop betting. Always wager with care—help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone close to you needs support.

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