{"id":225545,"date":"2025-12-19T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/props.com\/?p=36206"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T00:21:51","slug":"nba-first-basket-predictions-top-first-basket-scorer-prop-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/props.com\/nba-first-basket-predictions-top-first-basket-scorer-prop-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA First Basket Predictions &#8211; Top First Basket Scorer Prop Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for the best NBA first basket predictions and top first points plays today? You&#8217;re in luck! In this article, the Props crew will outline their top NBA first basket picks for every day of the basketball season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We mean it, because we deliver our best bets for every day there&#8217;s a game on the calendar. No load management here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are our best NBA first basket predictions today. 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Karl-Anthony Towns is now probable. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George are appealing for first basket purposes against a Knicks team playing on a back-to-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated injury news:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Key news to watch (status as of 3 ET)<br \/><br \/>Questionable:<br \/>Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins<br \/><br \/>Probable:<br \/>Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Davion Mitchell, Ayo Dosunmu <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/56N8GnxJoc\">pic.twitter.com\/56N8GnxJoc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnderdogNBA\/status\/2002106857502998957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our top targets for tonight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><s><strong>Donovan Mitchell First Points (+350) <\/strong>&#8211; Currently questionable, but expected to suit up. Cavs are favored by 6.5 and prop odds are posted for their star player. Averaging career-best 32.1 points and 22.7 field goal attempts per 36 minutes through 26 appearances (Basketball Reference).<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UPDATE: Mitchell will not play tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nickeil Alexander-Walker First Points (+620)<\/strong> &#8211; NAW is worth considering as a first points play with Trae sidelined on the second game of a back-to-back. Kristaps Porzingis is also out. Through 26 games, Alexander-Walker is putting up 22.7 points on 16.8 field goal attempts per 36 (both career-highs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/draftkings?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Draftkings Sportsbook\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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We&#8217;ve finally got a bigger slate to dive into from a DFS and betting perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most important injury situations at time of writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo (OUT)<br \/>James Harden (OUT)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Tyler Herro (OUT)<br \/>Austin Reaves (OUT)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Zach LaVine (OUT)<br \/>Trae Young (Q)<br \/>LaMelo Ball (Q)<br \/>Karl-Anthony Towns (Q)<br \/>Anthony Davis (Q)<br \/>Lauri Markkanen (Q)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this huge NBA slate, there are <strong>many <\/strong>noteworthy injuries to track throughout the day, but the above are some of the most critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best opening tipoff win percentages so far this season (via BettingPros):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spurs (72.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakers (68.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nets (68.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thunder (65.4%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raptors (55.6%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Highest first shot percentages on this slate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka Doncic (19 starts, 26.3% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bam Adebayo (20 starts, 25.0% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jalen Brunson (24 starts, 20.8% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Porter Jr. (21 starts, 19.0% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anthony Davis (11 starts, 18.2% first shot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nba-first-points-picks-amp-longshots-0\">NBA First Points Picks &amp; Longshots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our first basket plays, featuring a mix of shorter\/longer odds<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick note: Because success in the NBA is so dependent on news and making the correct reactions, it&#8217;s often prudent to wait for more clarity before making picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s especially true for a market like first basket, where starting lineups and even the smallest of changes can affect the best value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exception would be if you feel strongly that a certain player will\/will not play and want to get ahead of potential line movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our top targets for tonight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luka Doncic First Points (+455)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main competition in Austin Reaves out injured and has highest first shot percentage on slate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Russell Westbrook First Points (+700)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zach LaVine &amp; Domantas Sabonis remain out; we know Westbrook is not shy about initiating offense<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bennedict Mathurin First Points (+720)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar situation here; Pacers still banged up, so Mathurin and Pascal Siakam have the green light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check back later for finalized picks and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/fanduel?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Fanduel\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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The NBA needs to load up these slower sports days with more action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most important injury situations for tonight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anthony Edwards (Q)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Ja Morant (Q)<\/strong><br \/><strong>Evan Mobley (OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening tipoff win percentages so far this season (via BettingPros):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cavaliers (63.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grizzlies (57.7%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timberwolves (46.2%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulls (40.0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Highest first shot percentages on this slate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DeAndre Hunter (23 starts, 17.4% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Julius Randle (26 starts, 15.4% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anthony Edwards (20 starts, 15.0% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ja Morant (14 starts, 14.3% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jarrett Allen (16 starts, 12.5% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaren Jackson Jr. (24 starts, 12.5% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nikola Vucevic (24 starts, 12.5% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donovan Mitchell (25 starts, 12.0% first shot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should we be looking with our first point selections?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nba-first-points-picks-amp-longshots-1\">NBA First Points Picks &amp; Longshots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our first basket plays, featuring a mix of shorter\/longer odds<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Afternoon Update (3 PM ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our initial post, Ja Morant has been downgraded to doubtful. That&#8217;s significant news on a two-game slate. As of now, the projected starting lineup for the Grizzlies is Williams-Coward-Wells-Aldama-Jackson Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cedric Coward (+1000) is an interesting first points play on the Memphis side if he ends up starting. He has been aggressive despite it being his first season in the league, averaging 17.8 points and 14.0 field goal attempts per 36 minutes (Basketball Reference).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We still don&#8217;t have more clarity about Anthony Edwards, who remains questionable due to a foot injury. The assumption is that he will play, but make sure to monitor his confirmed status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evening Update (6 PM ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ant-Man has been ruled OUT. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo become more intriguing for first basket picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the Bulls\/Cavs game, we don&#8217;t love anything. If we had to pick, it&#8217;d be Donovan Mitchell first points at around +535 depending on the site. He&#8217;s averaging 32.0 points on 22.6 field goal attempts per 36 minutes through 25 games, both of which would be career-high numbers if the season ended today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/draftkings?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Draftkings Sportsbook\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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It should be a show as Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson lead their respective teams for all of the marbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as first point plays go, let&#8217;s see if we can hit another winner after Jaylen Brown came through for us last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most important injury situations for Tuesday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miles McBride (OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening tipoff win percentages so far this season (via BettingPros):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spurs (72.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knicks (48.0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Highest first shot percentages within this game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jalen Brunson (23 starts, 21.7% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victor Wembanyama (12 starts, 16.7% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devin Vassell (25 starts, 16.0% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OG Anunoby (16 starts, 12.5% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harrison Barnes (25 starts, 12.0% first shot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De&#8217;Aaron Fox (17 starts, 11.8% first shot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should we be looking with our first point selections?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nba-first-points-picks-amp-longshots-2\">NBA First Points Picks &amp; Longshots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our first basket plays, featuring a mix of shorter\/longer odds<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wemby returned in style in the NBA Cup Semis, dominating the Thunder in just over 20 minutes off the bench. He&#8217;ll still be on a minutes limit for the finals against the Knicks, but we&#8217;ve seen what kind of upside he carries. even in limited action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His presence is also notable for first basket purposes, as he&#8217;s led the Spurs to a strong opening tip win percentage so far in 2025\/26. He also has the team&#8217;s highest first shot percentage this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned, Wembanyama did not start in the semis, and <strong>it hasn&#8217;t yet been announced whether he&#8217;ll be in the starting five tonight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll obviously need to track that news. Luke Kornet would likely start in Wemby&#8217;s place, making San Antonio less appealing from a first basket perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Wembanyama starts &#8212; he stated to the press that he was ready to rejoin the lineup &#8212; we like him to score the game&#8217;s first points at around +410. It&#8217;s the chalky pick, but he&#8217;s a generational player and will want to assert his dominance early. Wemby is averaging a career-best 27.7 points on 19.1 field goal attempts per 36 in his third season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/draftkings?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Draftkings Sportsbook\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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Jaylen Brown has been a usage monster in the absence of Jayson Tatum and owns one of the highest first shot percentages on the slate (16.7%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teammate Derrick White is also interesting at longer odds (+740) given his increase in offensive responsibilities this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kawhi Leonard First Points (+790) <\/strong>&#8211; James Harden is questionable to play, and his absence would increase Kawhi&#8217;s probability of scoring the first points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, we like the number here, as Leonard has been in the midst of one of his best scoring campaigns in years, having averaged 28.1 points and 20.8 field goal attempts per 36 in 15 appearances (Basketball Reference).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; 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The Nets&#8217; starting five is horrendous and they need his shot creation desperately. It doesn&#8217;t hurt that Brooklyn won&#8217;t have to contend with Giannis, who&#8217;s been ruled out for the Bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deni Avdija First Points (+630)<\/strong> &#8211; We like the value on Portland&#8217;s best offensive player. The leash has been let off Avdija, who&#8217;s taken a huge jump in 2025\/26. He&#8217;s averaging career-highs in minutes, points and field goal attempts ahead of Sunday night&#8217;s date with Steph Curry and the Warriors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: Full analysis will return on Monday, December 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/draftkings?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Draftkings Sportsbook\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#11a06c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Michael Porter Jr. First Points (+475) &#8211; W<\/mark><br \/><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#11a06c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Paul George <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#11a06c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">First Points<\/mark><\/strong> (+640) &#8211; W<br \/>Nickeil Alexander-Walker <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#11a06c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">First Points<\/mark><\/strong> (+740) &#8211; W<br \/><\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ace Bailey First Points (+890) &#8211; L<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bailey got the first shot attempt but couldn&#8217;t convert, preventing us from hitting an insane first points sweep. Oh well, not a shabby night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s see what is standing out for Saturday night in the NBA. It&#8217;s the NBA Cup semis, with the Magic taking on the Knicks and the Thunder battling the Spurs in Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Injury update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Injuries 12\/13<br \/><br \/>NYK:<br \/>Deuce McBride &#8211; Out<br \/>Landry Shamet &#8211; Out<br \/><br \/>ORL:<br \/>Franz Wagner &#8211; Out<br \/>Moe Wagner &#8211; Out<br \/>Colin Castleton &#8211; Out<br \/><br \/>SAS:<br \/>Victor Wembanyama &#8211; Probable<br \/><br \/>OKC:<br \/>Isaiah Joe &#8211; Out<br \/>Nikola Topic &#8211; Out<br \/>Thomas Sorber &#8211; Out<\/p>&mdash; Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnderdogNBA\/status\/1999858450239803695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening tipoff win percentages so far this season (via BettingPros):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Magic (76.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spurs (70.8%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thunder (68.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knicks (45.8%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Highest first shot percentages on this slate (minimum of 20 starts):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wendell Carter Jr. (25.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jalen Brunson (22.7%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jalen Suggs (20.0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devin Vassell (16.7%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chet Holmgren (14.3%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, Victor Wembanyama is scheduled to return from injury. That&#8217;s a big boost for San Antonio&#8217;s chances of winning the tipoff, and Wemby himself has posted a 16.7% first shot percentage in 12 starts this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nba-first-points-picks-amp-longshots-5\">NBA First Points Picks &amp; Longshots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our first basket plays, featuring a mix of shorter\/longer odds <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that both games are at a neutral site in Vegas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paolo Banchero First Points (+565)<\/strong> &#8211; Banchero has now had a few games to regain conditioning and confidence after a long injury layoff. His minutes since returning are trending nicely (20 -&gt; 24 -&gt; 32), and he&#8217;s coming off a productive 18-7-4 showing in a win over the Heat his last time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orlando has been strong on opening tips early this season, and Banchero will continue to have an alpha role offensively alongside Desmond Bane with Franz Wagner sidelined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check back for potential late-adds, along with final plays and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; 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Yikes. Porter Jr. has been chucking it, but for good reason, as he&#8217;s one of the only players who can consistently create offense on this abysmal team. He&#8217;s averaging a career-high 28.3 points and 20.5 field goal attempts per 36 minutes through 19 games (Basketball Reference).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paul George First Basket Scorer (+640)<\/strong> &#8211; Maxey remains questionable for tonight&#8217;s favorable home matchup against the Pacers, and PG13 has had some nice scoring outputs early in games since returning to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nickeil Alexander-Walker First Basket Scorer (+740)<\/strong> &#8211; Lost in Jalen Johnson&#8217;s elite season has been NAW&#8217;s significant contributions. He&#8217;s done an amazing job filling the scoring void left by Trae Young&#8217;s injury &#8212; heading into tonight, he&#8217;s averaged 22.7 points (career-high number) and 16.7 field goal attempts per 36 minutes in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ace Bailey First Basket Scorer (+890)<\/strong> &#8211; Want a wild one? Lauri Markkanen has been the top dog offensively for the Jazz and will be a popular NBA first points pick, but Bailey is intriguing as a longer-shot. If there&#8217;s one thing we&#8217;ve learned, he&#8217;s not afraid (whatsoever) to shoot. The ultra-confident rookie is averaging 13.9 field goal attempts per 36.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check back later for finalized picks and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-read-through-more-of-our-nba-player-props-content-for-the-2025-26-season\"><strong>Read through more of our NBA player props content for the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As always, everything is 100% free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-nba-player-props-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best Player Props Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/league\/nba\/\"><strong>NBA Betting Hub<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>(Game Predictions &amp; More)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/five-key-statistics-to-know-nba-betting-dfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Key Stats To Know: NBA Betting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/props.com\/best-dfs-promos-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Daily Promo Roundup<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gtacb1\">\n        <div class=\"au_outer_wrap column_count_3 no_title au_format_table au_table_state_NJ with_border a_unit au_template-1 au_template-1a\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n            <a\n                href=\"\/go\/draftkings?src=wp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F225545\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\n                aria-label=\"Draftkings Sportsbook\"\n                                    class=\"card-cover-link\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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