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NBA first basket picks and predictions for Monday, April 13, 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get first basket predictions today backed by expert analysis of NBA slate on 4/13.
Our NBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Monday, April 13, 2026—are live with the Celtics' Jaylen Brown projected as the most likely player to score first.
Dimers’ first basket projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily NBA player projections.
Brown, Kawhi Leonard and Victor Wembanyama lead Monday’s most likely first basket scorers.
NBA first basket predictions tonight (April 13, 2026)
| Player | Team | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics | 17.1% |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 16.7% |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | 16.5% |
| Cooper Flagg | Mavericks | 15.6% |
| Tre Jones | Bulls | 15.3% |
| Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | 15.3% |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 14.2% |
| Darius Garland | Clippers | 14.2% |
| Jalen Green | Suns | 13.8% |
| Franz Wagner | Magic | 13.6% |
| LaMelo Ball | Hornets | 13.1% |
| Jeremiah Fears | Pelicans | 13.0% |
| Deandre Ayton | Lakers | 13.0% |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | 12.7% |
| Dillon Brooks | Suns | 12.7% |
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Monday, April 13, 2026, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard and Victor Wembanyama lead our first basket projections. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ NBA first basket model.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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