NBA First Basket Predictions for NBA Cup Final Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [12/17/2024]

This Tuesday, December 17th, another action-packed day of NBA action is on the cards, with the Bucks taking on the Thunder in the 2024 NBA Cup Final at 8:30PM ET.

After evaluating Tuesday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts have revealed their best first basket bet of the day.

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Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has identified as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in Tuesday's lone game.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Tuesday's NBA Cup Final between the Pacers and Lakers is set to feature star players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, each with a high probability of opening the scoring in tonight's matchup.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 17, 2024]

With the final of the NBA Cup scheduled tonight, DimersBOT has provided the probability of the top five players scoring first.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	20.4%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	16.6%
Jalen Williams (Thunder)	13.9%
Damian Lillard (Bucks)	12.4%
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)	9.5%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket tonight is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a probability of 20.4%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 16.6% and Jalen Williams at 13.9%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [NBA Cup Final]

After simulating the result of today's Pacers vs. Lakers game, our leading predictive analytics model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Tuesday.

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Jalen Williams To Score First Basket

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 13.9%
• Game: Bucks vs. Thunder (8:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for tonight's final between the Bucks and Thunder. The bet is on Jalen Williams (OKC) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.4% according to our analysis.

Our model not only highlights Williams for his 3.4% betting edge but also ranks him among the top three most first basket likely scorers for today's Bucks vs. Thunder matchup, as seen in the above list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [12/17/2024]

• Bucks vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 17, 2024

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