NBA First Basket Predictions for Saturday Include Collin Sexton, Kevin Durant [1/11/2025]

This Saturday, January 11th, it's time for an action-packed day of NBA basketball, headlined by the Rockets' matchup against the Hawks at 3:00PM ET.

After examining Saturday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

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Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Saturday.

Let's dive into today's NBA first basket news and updates.

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Saturday's NBA games are expected to showcase star players such as Collin Sexton, Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for January 11, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Saturday's NBA 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
Collin Sexton (Jazz)	15.8%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	15.8%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.8%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	14.8%
Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)	13.5%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.4%
Jalen Green (Rockets)	13.1%
Trae Young (Hawks)	13.0%
Tyler Herro (Heat)	12.5%
Devin Booker (Suns)	12.4%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Collin Sexton, with a probability of 15.8%.

Following Sexton closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Kevin Durant at 15.8% and Anthony Edwards at 14.8%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Saturday, 1/11/2025]

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Collin Sexton To Score First Basket

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 15.8%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Suns (5:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Saturday's NBA slate in the game between the Jazz and Suns. The bet is on Collin Sexton (UTA) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.3% according to our analysis.

Not only does Sexton present an edge according to our model, but he is also the number one most likely first basket scorer for today, as noted in the list above.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [1/11/2025]

• Rockets vs. Hawks (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Jazz vs. Suns (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Raptors vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Heat vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: January 11, 2025

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