NBA First Basket Predictions for Sunday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama [12/8/2024]

This Sunday, December 8th, another exciting day of NBA action is on the cards, headlined by the 76ers' matchup against the Bulls at 1:00PM ET.

After evaluating Sunday's NBA simulation results early 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 selected as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Sunday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Sunday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [Cheat Sheet for December 8, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Sunday'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
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	19.8%
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	17.5%
Brandon Miller (Hornets)	17.0%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	16.2%
Jonas Valanciunas (Wizards)	14.9%
Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors)	14.8%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.5%
Jordan Poole (Wizards)	14.1%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	14.1%
Norman Powell (Clippers)	13.9%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a probability of 19.8%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Victor Wembanyama at 17.5% and Brandon Miller at 17.0%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Sunday, 12/8/2024]

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Sunday.

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Jonas Valanciunas To Score First Basket

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 14.9%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Wizards (7:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Sunday's NBA slate in the game between the Grizzlies and Wizards. The bet is on Jonas Valanciunas (WAS) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.2% according to our analysis.

Our model not only showcases Valanciunas for him 3.2% betting edge but also ranks him among the top five most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the preceding list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [12/8/2024]

• 76ers vs. Bulls (1:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Cavaliers vs. Heat (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Suns vs. Magic (6:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Grizzlies vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Timberwolves vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Jazz vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 8, 2024

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