NBA First Basket Predictions for Saturday Include Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards [12/21/2024]

This Saturday, December 21st, we have another big day of NBA basketball ahead of us, headlined by the Lakers' matchup against the Kings at 6:00PM ET.

After assessing Saturday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of 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 Saturday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Saturday's NBA games are expected to feature players such as Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards and Jalen Johnson, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 21, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Saturday'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)	15.5%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	15.2%
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)	15.0%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	14.9%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	14.9%
Tyler Herro (Heat)	14.9%
Jalen Suggs (Magic)	14.5%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	14.4%
Nic Claxton (Nets)	14.2%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	14.1%

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 15.5%.

Following Wembanyama closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Anthony Edwards at 15.2% and Jalen Johnson at 15.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Saturday, 12/21/2024]

After simulating the result of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Saturday.

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Dennis Schroder To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 11.6%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Saturday's NBA slate in the game between the Warriors and Timberwolves. The bet is on Dennis Schroder (GSW) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.5% according to our analysis.

Although Schroder doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Saturday'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 [12/21/2024]

• Lakers vs. Kings (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Heat vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Grizzlies vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Warriors vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Celtics vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Clippers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Pistons vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 21, 2024

This NBA first basket article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on NBA first basket picks for December 21, 2024. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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