NBA First Basket Predictions for Friday Include Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama [12/27/2024]

This Friday, December 27th, it's time for an action-packed day of NBA action, headlined by the Knicks' matchup against the Magic at 7:00PM ET.

After analyzing Friday's NBA simulations 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 identified as having 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 players such as Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum, 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 27, 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
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	17.5%
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	16.1%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	15.8%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	15.0%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	14.7%
Norman Powell (Clippers)	14.3%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	14.2%
Jalen Suggs (Magic)	14.0%
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)	13.7%
Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)	13.5%

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 17.5%.

Following Jokic closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Victor Wembanyama at 16.1% and Jayson Tatum at 15.8%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Friday, 12/27/2024]

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our trusted predictive analytics model has discovered the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Friday.

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Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1200
• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 11.4%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Celtics (7:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Pacers and Celtics. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.8% 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 [12/27/2024]

• Knicks vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Mavericks vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Cavaliers vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Warriors vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 27, 2024

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