NBA First Basket Predictions for Saturday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball [11/23/2024]

This Saturday, November 23rd, it's time for an action-packed day of NBA action, headlined by the Knicks' matchup against the Jazz at 5:00PM ET.

After analyzing Saturday's NBA simulations this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have revealed 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 greatest chance of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Saturday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Saturday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball and Franz Wagner, 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 23, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Saturday'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)	21.0%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	18.6%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	17.8%
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	16.9%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	14.8%
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)	14.8%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	14.6%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	14.5%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.5%
Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers)	13.5%

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 21.0%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are LaMelo Ball at 18.6% and Franz Wagner at 17.8%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Saturday, 11/23/2024]

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our leading predictive analytics model has generated the best NBA first basket betting pick for Saturday.

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Malik Beasley To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 11.7%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Saturday's NBA slate in the game between the Pistons and Magic. The bet is on Malik Beasley (DET) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.4% according to our analysis.

Although Beasley doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Saturday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those looking for an edge on the market.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [11/23/2024]

• Knicks vs. Jazz (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Grizzlies vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nuggets vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 23, 2024

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