NBA First Basket Predictions for Monday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, De'Aaron Fox [11/18/2024]

This Monday, November 18th, we have another big day of NBA basketball upon us, headlined by the Bulls' matchup against the Pistons at 7:00PM ET.

After examining Monday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts 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 identified as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Monday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Monday's NBA games are expected to showcase players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, De'Aaron Fox and Jared McCain, 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 November 18, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Monday'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)	20.7%
De'Aaron Fox (Kings)	18.6%
Jared McCain (76ers)	17.2%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	16.9%
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)	14.8%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	14.4%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	13.8%
Jordan Poole (Wizards)	13.7%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.7%
Devin Booker (Suns)	13.6%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a probability of 20.7%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are De'Aaron Fox at 18.6% and Jared McCain at 17.2%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Monday, 11/18/2024]

After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups 10K times each, our independent predictive analytics model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Monday.

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Jared McCain To Score First Basket

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 17.2%
• Game: 76ers vs. Heat (7:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the 76ers and Heat. The bet is on Jared McCain (PHI) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.9% according to our analysis.

Our model not only features McCain for him 3.9% 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 [11/18/2024]

• Bulls vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• 76ers vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Wizards vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Pacers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Magic vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Hawks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 18, 2024

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