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NBA First Basket Predictions for Tuesday Include Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns [5/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert analysis on Tuesday's NBA first basket market.
This Tuesday, May 27th, another exciting day of NBA basketball is on the cards, with the Knicks taking on the Pacers at 8:00PM ET.
After going over Tuesday's NBA simulations early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts have revealed their best first basket bet of the day.
Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has projected to have the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in Tuesday'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, Tuesday's NBA game is expected to showcase star players such as Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Pascal Siakam, 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 May 27, 2025]
Thanks to simulating Tuesday'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 |
|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | 15.8% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) | 12.6% |
| Pascal Siakam (Pacers) | 12.1% |
| Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) | 10.7% |
| Mikal Bridges (Knicks) | 10.2% |
| Myles Turner (Pacers) | 9.8% |
| Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) | 9.2% |
| Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) | 8.1% |
| OG Anunoby (Knicks) | 8.0% |
| Mitchell Robinson (Knicks) | 3.5% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in Tuesday's clash is Jalen Brunson, with a probability of 15.8%.
Following Brunson closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Karl-Anthony Towns at 12.6% and Pascal Siakam at 12.1%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Tuesday, 5/27/2025]
After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our leading predictive analytics model has discovered the best NBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.
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Aaron Nesmith To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1300
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 9.2%
- Matchup: Knicks vs. Pacers (8:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Knicks and Pacers. The bet is on Aaron Nesmith (IND) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.1% according to our analysis.
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 [5/27/2025]
- Knicks vs. Pacers (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
Today's NBA First Basket Picks: May 27, 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 May 27, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial standards.
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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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