NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Nikola Jokic, Klay Thompson [12/30/2024]

This Monday, December 30th, it's time for a big day of NBA basketball, headlined by the Knicks' matchup against the Wizards at 7:00PM ET.

After going over Monday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts 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 projected to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Monday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Monday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Nikola Jokic, Klay Thompson and Collin Sexton, each with a high chance of scoring first when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 30, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Monday'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)	15.7%
Klay Thompson (Mavericks)	15.0%
Collin Sexton (Jazz)	14.9%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	14.8%
Norman Powell (Clippers)	14.6%
Mark Williams (Hornets)	14.5%
Joel Embiid (76ers)	13.7%
Kyle Kuzma (Wizards)	13.7%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	13.4%
Miles Bridges (Hornets)	13.4%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 15.7%.

Following Jokic closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Klay Thompson at 15.0% and Collin Sexton at 14.9%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 12/30/2024]

Having simulated the result of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model has generated the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Monday.

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Klay Thompson To Score First Basket

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 15%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Kings (10:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Mavericks and Kings. The bet is on Klay Thompson (DAL) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.5% according to our analysis.

Not only does Thompson present an edge according to our model, but he is also among our top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [12/30/2024]

• Knicks vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Nuggets vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Mavericks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• 76ers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Cavaliers vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Monday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 30, 2024

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