WNBA First Basket Predictions Today [Wednesday, 6/5/2024]

Another exciting day of WNBA action is on the cards, and we've simulated each matchup 10,000 times to find the most reliable WNBA first basket picks and odds for Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Wednesday's WNBA games are expected to showcase big names such as A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Arike Ogunbowale, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

WNBA first basket props have become one of the more popular options for basketball bettors to wager on, and by using Wednesday's data-backed WNBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over everyone else.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our supercomputer has identified as WNBA first basket value bets for today's action, as well as the players who have the highest likelihood of scoring the first basket on June 5.

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Who Will Score the First WNBA Basket Tonight: June 5, 2024

Thanks to simulating every one of Wednesday's WNBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the 10 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 today's games is A'ja Wilson, with a probability of 17.9%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Napheesa Collier, with a 15.7% probability, and Arike Ogunbowale, with a 12.8% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Wednesday, it does not necessarily mean they are recommended bets according to our predictive analytics model.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on WNBA props, it's important to look out for the best odds available.

Best WNBA First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 6/5/2024

After simulating the outcome of today's WNBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has generated the best WNBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday.

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1. Jackie Young To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 12%
• Game: Aces vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today's WNBA slate, which is in the game between the Aces and Wings. The bet is on Jackie Young (LV) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.7%.

The next two suggested bets are for Maddy Siegrist (3.3% edge) to score first in the Aces vs. Wings game and Rickea Jackson (2.9%) to score the first basket in the Lynx vs. Sparks matchup.

2. Maddy Siegrist To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 12.4%
• Game: Aces vs. Wings (8:00PM ET)

The next best WNBA first basket bet for Wednesday also comes in the Aces vs. Wings game, where our model has found an edge of 3.3% on Maddy Siegrist (DAL) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Rickea Jackson To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 11.3%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

Our next WNBA first basket bet on Wednesday comes in the Lynx vs. Sparks game, where our model has found an edge of 2.9% on Rickea Jackson (LA) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Kia Nurse To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 10.7%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

The next best first basket bet for today's WNBA action comes in the Lynx vs. Sparks game, where our model has found an edge of 1.6% on Kia Nurse (LA) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. Kayla McBride To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 9.8%
• Matchup: Lynx vs. Sparks (10:00PM ET)

Rounding out Dimers' top five WNBA first basket bets for Wednesday is Kayla McBride (MIN) at odds of +1000 in the Lynx vs. Sparks game. Here, our model has found an edge of 0.7% with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Understanding Betting Edge

At Dimers, an "edge" in betting signifies our belief that an event's probability is higher than the best available WNBA odds suggest. A higher betting edge indicates a greater likelihood of success. However, it's essential to remember that no bet is guaranteed, and responsible gambling practices are crucial for long-term success.

Today's WNBA First Basket Picks: June 5, 2024

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All of Dimers' WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, June 5, are based on rigorous data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate WNBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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