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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of WNBA slate on 8/1.
Our WNBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Saturday, August 1, 2026—are live with the Mercury's Kahleah Copper projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections are based on key first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily WNBA player projections.
Copper, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Saturday’s most likely first basket scorers.
WNBA first basket predictions tonight (August 1, 2026)
| Player (Team) | FB Probability |
|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper (Mercury) | 16.7% |
| Breanna Stewart (Liberty) | 15.3% |
| Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) | 12.7% |
| Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) | 12.4% |
| Jonquel Jones (Liberty) | 9.9% |
| DeWanna Bonner (Mercury) | 8.8% |
| Valeriane Ayayi (Mercury) | 7.6% |
| Marine Fauthoux (Liberty) | 6.3% |
| Rebecca Allen (Liberty) | 5.8% |
| Noemie Brochant (Mercury) | 4.5% |
Conclusion: Betting on today's WNBA first basket
For Saturday, August 1, 2026, Kahleah Copper, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead our first basket projections. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ WNBA first basket model.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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