NBA First Basket Predictions for Wednesday Include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Franz Wagner [12/4/2024]

This Wednesday, December 4th, it's time for an exciting day of NBA action, headlined by the Pistons' matchup against the Celtics at 7:30PM ET.

After going over Wednesday's NBA simulation results early this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data experts 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 identified as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Wednesday.

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

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Wednesday's NBA games are expected to feature star players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Franz Wagner and Anthony Edwards, 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 December 4, 2024]

Thanks to simulating Wednesday'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)	19.9%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	15.7%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.9%
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)	14.3%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	13.9%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	13.6%
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)	13.3%
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)	13.1%
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)	13.1%
Cameron Johnson (Nets)	13.0%

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 19.9%.

Following Antetokounmpo closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Franz Wagner at 15.7% and Anthony Edwards at 14.9%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Wednesday, 12/4/2024]

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

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Jalen Johnson To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 13.1%
• Game: Hawks vs. Bucks (8:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Hawks and Bucks. The bet is on Jalen Johnson (ATL) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.0% according to our analysis.

Not only does Johnson present an edge according to the 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 [12/4/2024]

• Pistons vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Magic vs. 76ers (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lakers vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Hawks vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: December 4, 2024

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