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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tuesday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry [3/18/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert analysis on Tuesday's NBA first basket market.
This Tuesday, March 18th, another big day of NBA action is on the menu, headlined by the Bucks' matchup against the Warriors at 10:00PM ET.
After examining Tuesday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.
Get 20% off Dimers Pro with code 20BASKETBALL Get Dimers Pro Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the greatest chance 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 latest NBA Injury Report, Tuesday's NBA slate is expected to showcase players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum, 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 18, 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) | 17.4% |
| Stephen Curry (Warriors) | 15.5% |
| Jayson Tatum (Celtics) | 14.6% |
| Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) | 12.8% |
| Ivica Zubac (Clippers) | 12.8% |
| Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) | 12.0% |
| Cameron Johnson (Nets) | 12.0% |
| Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) | 11.6% |
| Evan Mobley (Cavaliers) | 11.5% |
| Norman Powell (Clippers) | 11.2% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a probability of 17.4%.
Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Stephen Curry at 15.5% and Jayson Tatum at 14.6%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Tuesday, 3/18/2025]
After simulating the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Tuesday.
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Kawhi Leonard To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1000
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 12%
- Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Tuesday's NBA slate in the game between the Cavaliers and Clippers. The bet is on Kawhi Leonard (LAC) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.9% according to our analysis.
Not only does Leonard present an edge according to the model, but he is also among our top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.
Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular betting options for basketball bettors. By using Tuesday's data-driven NBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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NBA Schedule for Today [3/18/2025]
- Bucks vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
- Cavaliers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)
For more betting guides, check out Tuesday's NBA best bets and our NBA player prop picks for Tuesday.
Today's NBA First Basket Picks: March 18, 2025
This NBA first basket article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on NBA first basket picks for March 18, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial standards.
All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, March 18, are based on rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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