NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole [3/10/2025]

This Monday, March 10th, another exciting day of NBA basketball is on the cards, headlined by the 76ers' matchup against the Hawks at 7:30PM ET.

After going over Monday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have revealed their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Monday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent latest NBA Injury Report, Monday's NBA games are expected to showcase players such as Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [NBA Cheat Sheet for March 10, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Monday'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
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	16.8%
Jordan Poole (Wizards)	16.3%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	16.1%
Miles Bridges (Hornets)	14.7%
Luka Doncic (Lakers)	14.5%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	14.5%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	13.8%
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)	13.8%
RJ Barrett (Raptors)	13.6%
Paolo Banchero (Magic)	13.5%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Stephen Curry, with a probability of 16.8%.

Following Curry closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Jordan Poole at 16.3% and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 16.1%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 3/10/2025]

After simulating the result of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.

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Quentin Grimes To Score First Basket

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 13.2%
• Game: 76ers vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Monday's NBA slate in the game between the 76ers and Hawks. The bet is on Quentin Grimes (PHI) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.2% according to our analysis.

Although Grimes doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Monday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those looking to gain an edge on the market.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [3/10/2025]

• 76ers vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Wizards vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Jazz vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Pacers vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Monday)

For more betting guides, check out Monday's NBA best bets and our NBA player prop picks for Monday.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: March 10, 2025

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