NBA First Basket Predictions for Wednesday Include Nikola Jokic, LeBron James [12/25/2024]

This Wednesday, December 25th, another exciting day of NBA basketball is on the cards, headlined by the 76ers' matchup against the Celtics at 5:00PM ET.

After evaluating Wednesday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts 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 projected to have the greatest chance of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Wednesday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Wednesday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and Jayson Tatum, each with a high probability of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 25, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Wednesday'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
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	16.2%
LeBron James (Lakers)	15.0%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	14.1%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	14.0%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	13.6%
Joel Embiid (76ers)	13.0%
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)	12.8%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	12.7%
Bradley Beal (Suns)	12.0%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	11.9%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 16.2%.

Following Jokic closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are LeBron James at 15.0% and Jayson Tatum at 14.1%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Wednesday, 12/25/2024]

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Wednesday.

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Tyus Jones To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1800
• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 9.3%
• Game: Nuggets vs. Suns (10:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday's NBA slate in the game between the Nuggets and Suns. The bet is on Tyus Jones (PHX) at odds of +1800 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.1% according to our analysis.

Although Jones doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Wednesday'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

NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular betting options for basketball bettors. By using Wednesday's data-driven NBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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NBA Schedule for Today [12/25/2024]

• 76ers vs. Celtics (5:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lakers vs. Warriors (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Nuggets vs. Suns (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

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Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: December 25, 2024

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