NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zach LaVine [1/27/2025]

This Monday, January 27th, another big day of NBA basketball is on the menu, headlined by the Pistons' matchup against the Cavaliers at 7:00PM ET.

After reviewing Monday's NBA simulation results 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 projected to have 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 injury reports, Monday's NBA games are expected to feature players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zach LaVine and Cade Cunningham, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for January 27, 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
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	18.7%
Zach LaVine (Bulls)	16.0%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	15.4%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	15.0%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	14.7%
LeBron James (Lakers)	14.6%
Paolo Banchero (Magic)	14.5%
Jalen Green (Rockets)	14.5%
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)	14.5%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.4%

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 18.7%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Zach LaVine at 16.0% and Cade Cunningham at 15.4%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 1/27/2025]

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.

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Cade Cunningham To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 15.4%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Pistons and Cavaliers. The bet is on Cade Cunningham (DET) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 6.3% according to our analysis.

Not only does Cunningham present an edge according to the model, but he is also among our top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [1/27/2025]

• Pistons vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Rockets vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Magic vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Grizzlies vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Nuggets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Hawks vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Wizards vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Bucks vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: January 27, 2025

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