NBA First Basket Predictions for Friday Include Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic [12/13/2024]

This Friday, December 13th, we have another big day of NBA basketball upon us, headlined by the Pacers' matchup against the 76ers at 7:00PM ET.

After examining Friday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

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Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Friday.

Let's dive into today's NBA first basket news and updates.

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Friday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 13, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Friday'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
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	17.3%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	16.6%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	15.3%
Norman Powell (Clippers)	14.8%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	14.8%
Brandon Miller (Hornets)	14.8%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.5%
Zach LaVine (Bulls)	14.1%
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)	13.9%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	13.8%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Victor Wembanyama, with a probability of 17.3%.

Following Wembanyama closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Nikola Jokic at 16.6% and Donovan Mitchell at 15.3%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Friday, 12/13/2024]

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Friday.

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Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 12%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Friday's NBA slate in the game between the Pacers and 76ers. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.8% according to our analysis.

Although Haliburton doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Friday'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 [12/13/2024]

• Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wizards vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Clippers vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Suns vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 13, 2024

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