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NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zion Williamson [2/3/2025]
Our expert analysis on Monday's NBA first basket market.

This Monday, February 3rd, another exciting day of NBA basketball is on the menu, headlined by the Hawks' matchup against the Pistons at 7:00PM ET.
After evaluating 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 greatest chance 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 latest NBA Injury Report, Monday's NBA games are expected to feature players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zion Williamson and Cade Cunningham, 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 February 3, 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 |
---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | 18.8% |
Zion Williamson (Pelicans) | 16.8% |
Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | 16.7% |
Franz Wagner (Magic) | 15.9% |
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | 15.3% |
Miles Bridges (Hornets) | 14.8% |
Pascal Siakam (Pacers) | 14.6% |
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers) | 14.4% |
Kevin Durant (Suns) | 14.2% |
Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | 14.1% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a probability of 18.8%.
Following Gilgeous-Alexander closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Zion Williamson at 16.8% and Cade Cunningham at 16.7%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 2/3/2025]
Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has generated the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.
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DeMar DeRozan To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1100
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 11.8%
- Game: Kings vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM EST)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Kings and Timberwolves. The bet is on DeMar DeRozan (SAC) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.4% according to our analysis.
Although DeRozan doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Monday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those searching for an edge on the market.
Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
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NBA Schedule for Today [2/3/2025]
- Hawks vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Monday)
- Kings vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Monday)
- Pacers vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)
- Magic vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Monday)
For more betting guides, check out Monday's NBA best bets and our NBA player prop picks for Monday.
Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: February 3, 2025
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