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NBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get first basket predictions today guided by expert analysis of NBA slate on 3/24.
Our NBA first basket picks and predictions for today—Tuesday, March 24, 2026—are live with the Suns' Devin Booker projected as the most likely player to score first.
These projections draw on detailed first basket stats, including player efficiency, shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily NBA player projections.
Booker, Evan Mobley and Jalen Green lead Tuesday’s most likely first basket scorers, while we also highlight tonight's best first basket value picks by comparing real-time odds to model-generated probabilities.
NBA first basket predictions tonight (March 24, 2026)
| Player | Team | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | Suns | 15.0% |
| Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | 14.6% |
| Jalen Green | Suns | 14.4% |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | 13.7% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 13.6% |
| Zion Williamson | Pelicans | 12.7% |
| Dejounte Murray | Pelicans | 12.5% |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic | 12.1% |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | 11.8% |
| Desmond Bane | Magic | 11.7% |
| Jamal Murray | Nuggets | 11.1% |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 10.9% |
| James Harden | Cavaliers | 10.0% |
| OG Anunoby | Knicks | 10.0% |
| Josh Hart | Knicks | 9.7% |
NBA first basket picks today (March 24, 2026)
| Player | Team | Edge | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | Suns | 1.1% | +650 | 14.4% |
| Cameron Johnson | Nuggets | 1.1% | +1300 | 8.2% |
| Devin Booker | Suns | 0.7% | +600 | 15.0% |
| Christian Braun | Nuggets | 0.6% | +1200 | 8.3% |
Edges represent the difference between model probability and implied odds.
For more insights on prop markets and value plays across the league, explore our full list of NBA prop bets for 3/24.
Conclusion: Betting on today's NBA first basket
For Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Devin Booker, Evan Mobley and Jalen Green lead our first basket projections, with Green shaping as the strongest value play at +650. All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers’ NBA first basket model.
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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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