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WNBA first basket predictions for Monday include Paige Bueckers, Brionna Jones [7/7/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert analysis on Monday's WNBA first basket market.
This Monday, July 7th, another big day of WNBA basketball is on the cards, headlined by the Valkyries' matchup against the Dream at 7:30PM ET.
After reviewing Monday's WNBA simulations early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.
Bet smarter with Pro: Use 20BASKETBALL for 20% off Additionally, this article reveals the WNBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Monday.
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 games are expected to showcase star players such as Paige Bueckers, Brionna Jones and Kayla Thornton, 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 July 7, 2025]
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Paige Bueckers, with a probability of 15.3%.
Thanks to simulating Monday'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 |
|---|---|
| Paige Bueckers (Wings) | 15.3% |
| Brionna Jones (Dream) | 13.0% |
| Kayla Thornton (Valkyries) | 12.7% |
| Tiffany Hayes (Valkyries) | 11.8% |
| Sami Whitcomb (Mercury) | 10.8% |
| Temi Fagbenle (Valkyries) | 10.8% |
| JJ Quinerly (Wings) | 10.5% |
| Allisha Gray (Dream) | 10.3% |
| Aziaha James (Wings) | 10.1% |
| Brittney Griner (Dream) | 9.3% |
Following Bueckers closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Brionna Jones at 13.0% and Kayla Thornton at 12.7%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: WNBA First Basket [7/7/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's WNBA slate thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model has generated the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.
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Temi Fagbenle To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1400
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 10.8%
- Matchup: Valkyries vs. Dream (7:30PM ET)
Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for Monday's WNBA slate in the game between the Valkyries and Dream. The bet is on Temi Fagbenle (GSV) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.1% according to our analysis.
Our model not only showcases Fagbenle for her 4.1% betting edge but also ranks her among the top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the earlier 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 Monday's data-driven WNBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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WNBA Schedule for Today [7/7/2025]
- Valkyries vs. Dream (7:30PM ET, Monday)
- Wings vs. Mercury (10:00PM ET, Monday)
Tonight's WNBA First Basket Picks: July 7, 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 July 7, 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 picks for Monday, July 7, are the result of thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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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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