NBA First Basket Predictions for Thursday Include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Brandon Miller [12/5/2024]

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Our expert analysis on Thursday's NBA first basket market.

NBA First Basket Predictions Today.
The most likely NBA first basket scorers for Thursday have been revealed.

This Thursday, December 5th, we have another action-packed day of professional hoops upon us, headlined by the Mavericks' matchup against the Wizards at 7:00PM ET.

After going over Thursday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have produced 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 Thursday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Thursday's NBA games are expected to feature players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Brandon Miller and Jalen Williams, 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 5, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Thursday'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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) 17.4%
Brandon Miller (Hornets) 16.4%
Jalen Williams (Thunder) 15.8%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) 15.0%
Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors) 14.4%
Luka Doncic (Mavericks) 14.4%
RJ Barrett (Raptors) 14.4%
Devin Booker (Suns) 14.2%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) 14.1%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) 13.9%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a probability of 17.4%.

Following Gilgeous-Alexander closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Brandon Miller at 16.4% and Jalen Williams at 15.8%.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bringing the ball up on offense.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most likely NBA players to score the first basket on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Thursday, 12/5/2024]

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket betting pick for Thursday.

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De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Kings and Grizzlies. The bet is on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.1% according to our analysis.

Although Fox doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Thursday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those looking 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 Thursday's data-driven NBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 5, 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 5, 2024. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Thursday, December 5, have been made thanks to rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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