NBA First Basket Predictions for Friday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brandon Ingram [11/22/2024]

This Friday, November 22nd, we have another big day of NBA basketball ahead of us, headlined by the Celtics' matchup against the Wizards at 7:00PM ET.

After assessing Friday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts 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 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 star players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brandon Ingram and Kyrie Irving, 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 November 22, 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
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	21.4%
Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)	16.7%
Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)	16.3%
De'Aaron Fox (Kings)	14.6%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	14.4%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	14.3%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	14.1%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	13.9%
Jared McCain (76ers)	13.4%
Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers)	13.4%

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 21.4%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Brandon Ingram at 16.7% and Kyrie Irving at 16.3%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Friday, 11/22/2024]

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Friday.

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Nikola Vucevic To Score First Basket

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 13.9%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Bulls (8:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Friday's NBA slate in the game between the Hawks and Bulls. The bet is on Nikola Vucevic (CHI) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 2.1% according to our analysis.

Not only does Vucevic present an edge according to our model, but he is also among our top 10 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 [11/22/2024]

• Celtics vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Hawks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Kings vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 22, 2024

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