NBA First Basket Predictions for Sunday Include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anfernee Simons [1/26/2025]

This Sunday, January 26th, it's time for an action-packed day of NBA basketball, with the Thunder facing the Trail Blazers at 6:00PM ET.

After assessing Sunday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts have produced 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 Sunday's lone game.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Sunday's NBA slate is expected to showcase star players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija, each with a high probability of scoring first when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for January 26, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Sunday's NBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in Sunday's clash is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a probability of 16.5%.

Following Gilgeous-Alexander closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Anfernee Simons at 14.4% and Deni Avdija at 12.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Sunday, 1/26/2025]

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Anfernee Simons To Score First Basket

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 14.4%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers (6:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Thunder and Trail Blazers. The bet is on Anfernee Simons (POR) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 1.9% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Simons for his 1.9% betting edge but also ranks him among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Thunder vs. Trail Blazers matchup, as seen in the preceding list.

Anfernee Simons First Basket Scorer

+700

Bet $50
Payout $400Bet $50, Payout $400

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [1/26/2025]

• Thunder vs. Trail Blazers (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Today's NBA First Basket Picks: January 26, 2025

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