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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tuesday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey [1/28/2025]
Our expert analysis on Tuesday's NBA first basket market.

This Tuesday, January 28th, we have another action-packed day of NBA basketball upon us, headlined by the Lakers' matchup against the 76ers at 7:30PM ET.
After scrutinizing Tuesday's NBA simulations early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our 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 selected as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Tuesday.
Let's dive into today's NBA first basket news and updates.
NBA Players to Watch Today
Based on the most recent injury reports, Tuesday's NBA slate is expected to showcase big names such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Davis, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.
Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for January 28, 2025]
Thanks to simulating Tuesday'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 |
---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) | 19.7% |
Tyrese Maxey (76ers) | 15.7% |
Anthony Davis (Lakers) | 14.8% |
Collin Sexton (Jazz) | 14.6% |
Alperen Sengun (Rockets) | 13.3% |
Jalen Green (Rockets) | 13.0% |
LeBron James (Lakers) | 12.8% |
Stephen Curry (Warriors) | 12.7% |
Damian Lillard (Bucks) | 12.6% |
Anfernee Simons (Trail Blazers) | 11.5% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a probability of 19.7%.
Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Tyrese Maxey at 15.7% and Anthony Davis at 14.8%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Tuesday, 1/28/2025]
Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.
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Eric Gordon To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1900
- Edge: 2.4%
- Probability: 7.4%
- Matchup: Lakers vs. 76ers (7:30PM EST)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Lakers and 76ers. The bet is on Eric Gordon (PHI) at odds of +1900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.4% according to our analysis.
Although Gordon doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Tuesday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those looking for an edge on the market.
Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
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NBA Schedule for Today [1/28/2025]
- Lakers vs. 76ers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
- Rockets vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
- Bucks vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: January 28, 2025
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