The NBA schedule for Saturday features five games kicking off at 5 p.m. ET, beginning with the Nets vs. Pacers where Indiana is a 13-point favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook. When betting on who will score the first basket, players like Keon Johnson (+600) are favored alongside others with odds between +650 and +950.

Key Betting Predictions:

Mikal Bridges (+550 at FanDuel) in Knicks vs. Wizards

Bridges has had a hand in 10 of the Knicks’ opening baskets this season. New York has a win rate of 43.5% on opening tips against Washington, which is strikingly close at 44.9%. Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.2 rebounds this season.

LeBron James (+700 at FanDuel) in Lakers vs. Bulls

LeBron is marked questionable but is anticipated to play when the Lakers host the Bulls. LA is excelling at 62.3% success in opening tips, with LeBron contributing six first baskets in 41 games this season while averaging 25.0 points per game.

Jimmy Butler (+490 at FanDuel) in Warriors vs. Hawks

Butler’s chances of taking the first shot are enhanced with Stephen Curry sidelined. He has 17.2 points, 6.4 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game since joining Golden State.