NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions, Odds & Picks for Today

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  • Get today’s best NBA first basket scorer prop bet odds for Sunday, Nov. 24
  • Plus first basket scorer predictions based on implied probability for each player
  • First field goal / scorer props let you wager on whether or not a player will score the first basket in a game

Looking for first basket prop bets for Sunday‘s NBA slate of games?

We’ve got you covered below, with every top player, first basket betting odds and their implied probability of scoring the first basket on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Bookmark this page, as it’s updated throughout the day with live odds for the first basket scorer prop betting markets.


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Who will score the first basket today?

First Basket Scorer Predictions & Stats Today, Nov. 24

  • Domantas Sabonis (SAC) has scored the first basket in 5 of his last 14 games (+32.25 Units / 230% ROI)
  • Gradey Dick (TOR) has scored the first basket in 4 of his last 8 games (+29.50 Units / 369% ROI)
  • Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) has scored the first basket in 4 of his last 12 games (+26.00 Units / 217% ROI)
  • Lindy Waters III (GSW) has scored the first basket in 2 of his last 5 games (+25.00 Units / 500% ROI)
  • Bennedict Mathurin (IND) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 8 games (+21.50 Units / 269% ROI)
  • Klay Thompson (DAL) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 6 games (+20.50 Units / 342% ROI)
  • Jamal Murray (DEN) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 6 games (+17.50 Units / 292% ROI)
  • Tobias Harris (DET) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 15 games (+15.00 Units / 100% ROI)
  • Luguentz Dort (OKC) has scored the first basket in 2 of his last 13 games (+13.00 Units / 100% ROI)
  • Brandon Ingram (NOP) has scored the first basket in 4 of his last 14 games (+12.80 Units / 91% ROI)

Below are the top first scorer prop bets for today, sorted by the implied probability of scoring the first field goal, with current betting odds.

NBA First Basket Scorer Odds Today, Nov. 24

Player Name Odds to Score First Implied Probability
Victor Wembanyama (SAS) +310 24.39%
Nikola Jokic (Den) +400 20%
Joel Embiid (Phi) +400 20%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Mil) +425 19.05%
Alperen Sengun (Hou) +450 18.18%
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Mem) +450 18.18%
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) +450 18.18%
Brandon Miller (Cha) +475 17.39%
Anthony Davis (LAL) +500 16.67%
Jalen Suggs (Orl) +500 16.67%
John Collins (Uta) +525 16%
De’Aaron Fox (Sac) +550 15.38%
Jalen Green (Hou) +550 15.38%
Devin Booker (Phx) +550 15.38%
Evan Mobley (CLE) +550 15.38%
Jarrett Allen (CLE) +550 15.38%
Lauri Markkanen (Uta) +575 14.81%
Ivica Zubac (LAC) +575 14.81%
Stephen Curry (GSW) +575 14.81%
Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) +575 14.81%
Clint Capela (Atl) +575 14.81%


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How to bet on NBA first basket scorer props

It’s important to look at key statistics when betting on whether or not a player will score the first basket of a game, including player performancse this season, historical betting market records and team matchups.

What time do first basket scorer bets come out?

Most player prop bets like “will a player score the first basket” are live by 9 AM ET for games that day. Go-live timing for player prop markets and odds vary by sportsbook based on a multitude of factors including lineup uncertainty.

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