WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday include Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams [9/17/2025]

Our WNBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, are live—with Napheesa Collier of the Lynx the most likely player to score the first basket according to the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Wednesday's first basket predictions pull from our full list of WNBA first basket odds and player projections, which highlight not only first basket chances, but also projected points, rebounds, assists and more for every player on today's basketball slate.

Who will score the first basket tonight? [September 17, 2025]

Player (Team)	FB Probability
Napheesa Collier (Lynx)	15.8%
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)	13.1%
Breanna Stewart (Liberty)	12.2%
Courtney Williams (Lynx)	🔒
Cecilia Zandalasini (Valkyries)	🔒
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)	🔒
Janelle Salaun (Valkyries)	🔒
Jonquel Jones (Liberty)	🔒
Natasha Cloud (Liberty)	🔒
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)	🔒

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely WNBA player to score the first basket tonight is Napheesa Collier, with a probability of 15.8%.

Following Collier closely are Kahleah Copper at 13.1% and Breanna Stewart at 12.2%.

Courtney Williams and Cecilia Zandalasini are among those in the top 10, with the full list of first basket projections for Wednesday available once you sign up to Dimers Pro.

Already a Dimers Pro member? Head to today’s WNBA player projections and scroll across to the “FB” column to see every player’s probability of scoring the first basket.

Best WNBA first basket picks [9/17/2025]

After simulating the result of today's WNBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our predictive model has discovered the best WNBA first basket bet for you to make on Wednesday.

Natasha Cloud first basket scorer

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 10.6%
• Game: Mercury vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best WNBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Mercury and Liberty. The bet is on Natasha Cloud (NY) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.5% according to our analysis.

Our model not only features Cloud for her 3.5% betting edge but also ranks her among the top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the earlier list.

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WNBA Playoffs schedule for today [9/17/2025]

• Mercury vs. Liberty (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lynx vs. Valkyries (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

For September 17, 2025, our WNBA first basket predictions highlight standout players including Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper and Breanna Stewart—all of whom are among the top projected chances to open the scoring in today’s games. But when it comes to betting value, it’s Natasha Cloud who emerges as the top play, offering a calculated 3.5% edge at +1300 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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