WNBA First Basket Picks: Wings vs. Sky (Thursday)
There are two games across the WNBA this evening. The slate begins in Brooklyn, where the Liberty take on Valkyries for the second time in three nights. Following that, the Dallas Wings are on the road to face off against the Chicago Sky. Without any further delay, let's dive into our favorite WNBA first basket selections for Thursday, May 29th’s game Wings vs. Sky. Check out our WNBA Prop Bet Cheat Sheet for more WNBA props.
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Thursday’s Best WNBA First Basket Bets: Wings vs. Sky
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky
Paige Bueckers is coming off her best showing as a rookie to date against the Connecticut Sun. Maybe it was the feeling of being back in familiar confines, or perhaps it was simply a first-year talent locking in. Regardless, the result was a 21-point breakout performance for the 23-year-old rookie.
Chicago not only allows the highest opposing field-goal percentage, but the Sky also concedes 3.8 more baskets from beyond the arc than any other team. Opponents are hitting almost 14 three-pointers per game against Chicago, and score 50% of attempts taken from less than eight feet.
Bueckers’ success relies heavily on her ability to hit three-pointers and attack the rim. This is exactly where Chicago has proven to be the least effective in regards to stopping opponents. The Sky could be the most ideal matchup for the Dallas guard to make the first basket.
Bueckers has already scored the first points in a contest against Minnesota earlier this month. Chicago has been incredibly gracious towards opposing guards. After an impressive performance in Connecticut, confidence could also be on the rise for the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Pick: Paige Bueckers (+800)
Enjoy the games tonight and good luck with your picks.
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