NBA First Basket Predictions Reveal Nets Star as Friday's Most Likely First Basket Scorer [10/25/2024]

This Friday, October 25th, another action-packed day of NBA action is on the menu, headlined by the 76ers' matchup against the Raptors at 7:00PM ET.

After scrutinizing Friday'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 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 slate is expected to showcase big names such as Cam Thomas, Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham, each with a high probability of scoring first when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [October 25, 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
Cam Thomas (Nets)	16.3%
Paolo Banchero (Magic)	16.1%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	16.1%
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)	16.0%
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)	15.3%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	15.2%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	15.0%
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)	15.0%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	15.0%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	14.2%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Cam Thomas, with a probability of 16.3%.

Following Thomas closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Paolo Banchero at 16.1% and Cade Cunningham at 16.1%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Friday, 10/25/2024]

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

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Cade Cunningham To Score First Basket

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 16.1%
• Game: Pistons vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Friday's NBA slate in the game between the Pistons and Cavaliers. The bet is on Cade Cunningham (DET) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 6.6% according to our analysis.

Dimers' model not only showcases Cunningham for him 6.6% betting edge but also ranks him among the top three most likely first basket scorers for today, as seen in the earlier list.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [10/25/2024]

• 76ers vs. Raptors (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pistons vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Bulls vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Grizzlies vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Warriors vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Suns vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: October 25, 2024

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