LeBron James favored for NBA first basket predictions

On Saturday, March 22, the NBA features five games starting at 5 p.m. ET, including a matchup between the Nets and the Pacers. Indiana is favored to win by 9.5 points, according to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. A popular bet in basketball is who will score the first basket. For the Nets vs. Pacers game, Keon Johnson is favored at +600, but several other players have similar odds. This includes Jimmy Butler at +500 for the Warriors versus Hawks game and Giannis Antetokounmpo at +410 for the Bucks versus Kings game. Expert handicapper Jimmie Kaylor has shared his best bets for first basket predictions. He highlights Mikal Bridges from the Knicks, who is offering good value at +550. Bridges has been crucial for the Knicks, contributing to 31 first baskets this season. LeBron James is also expected to play for the Lakers against the Bulls despite being listed as questionable. James has scored the first basket in six games this season, and the Lakers have a high success rate in winning opening tips. In the Warriors' matchup, Butler's chances of taking the first shot have increased as Stephen Curry is sidelined with an injury. Butler has been averaging solid numbers since joining Golden State. Kaylor's predictions are based on strong insights and past successes in sports betting.