NBA First Basket Predictions for Tuesday Include Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo [4/8/2025]

This Tuesday, April 8th, another big day of NBA basketball is on the cards, headlined by the Bulls' matchup against the Cavaliers at 7:00PM ET.

After reviewing Tuesday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have produced their best first basket bet of the day.

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 latest NBA Injury Report, Tuesday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paolo Banchero, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [NBA Cheat Sheet for April 8, 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
Ja Morant (Grizzlies)	15.5%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	15.3%
Paolo Banchero (Magic)	15.2%
Devin Booker (Suns)	14.9%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	14.9%
Jordan Poole (Wizards)	14.8%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.4%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	14.4%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	14.0%
Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)	12.8%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Ja Morant, with a probability of 15.5%.

Following Morant closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Giannis Antetokounmpo at 15.3% and Paolo Banchero at 15.2%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Tuesday, 4/8/2025]

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our trusted predictive analytics model has generated the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Tuesday.

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Jevon Carter To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1500
• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 10.8%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Bulls and Cavaliers. The bet is on Jevon Carter (CHI) at odds of +1500 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.5% according to our analysis.

Although Carter 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 aiming for an edge on the market.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [4/8/2025]

• Bulls vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hawks vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wizards vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Celtics vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Lakers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Warriors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: April 8, 2025

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