NBA First Basket Predictions for Friday Include Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham [11/1/2024]

This Friday, November 1st, another big day of NBA basketball is on the menu, headlined by the Magic's matchup against the Cavaliers at 7:00PM ET.

After reviewing Friday'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 determined to have 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 showcase big names such as Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [November 1, 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)	16.4%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	16.2%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	16.2%
Cam Thomas (Nets)	15.6%
RJ Barrett (Raptors)	15.6%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	15.1%
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)	14.9%
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)	14.8%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	14.6%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	14.6%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 16.4%.

Following Jokic closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Cade Cunningham at 16.2% and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 16.2%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Friday, 11/1/2024]

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our trusted predictive analytics model has generated the best NBA first basket betting pick for Friday.

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Jalen Suggs To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Friday's NBA slate in the game between the Magic and Cavaliers. The bet is on Jalen Suggs (ORL) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.8% according to our analysis.

Although Suggs 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 [11/1/2024]

• Magic vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Lakers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Kings vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Thunder vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 1, 2024

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