NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [5/26/2025]

This Monday, May 26th, another big day of NBA basketball is on the menu, with the Thunder facing the Timberwolves at 8:30PM ET.

After analyzing Monday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data analysts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has projected to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Monday's lone game.

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 game is expected to feature big names such as Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Julius Randle, each with a high chance of scoring first when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [NBA Cheat Sheet for May 26, 2025]

Thanks to simulating Monday's NBA game 10,000 times, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.4%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	14.4%
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)	14.2%
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)	10.1%
Jalen Williams (Thunder)	9.9%
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)	9.8%
Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)	8.8%
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)	7.9%
Luguentz Dort (Thunder)	5.8%
Mike Conley (Timberwolves)	4.8%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in Monday's clash is Anthony Edwards, with a probability of 14.4%.

Following Edwards closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 14.4% and Julius Randle at 14.2%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 5/26/2025]

After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Monday.

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Jaden McDaniels To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 8.8%
• Game: Thunder vs. Timberwolves (8:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Thunder and Timberwolves. The bet is on Jaden McDaniels (MIN) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 0.4% according to our analysis.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [5/26/2025]

• Thunder vs. Timberwolves (8:30PM ET, Monday)

Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: May 26, 2025

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