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Another exciting day of NBA Finals action is on the cards, and we've run thousands of Game 2 simulations to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Sunday's NBA Finals Game 2 is set to showcase big names such as Jaylen Brown, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, each with a high probability of opening the scoring in tonight's matchup.
NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular betting options for NBA bettors, and by using Sunday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.
This article provides a list of players our analytics model has identified as NBA first basket value bets for Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2, as well as the players who are most likely to score the first basket in the matchup.
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Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight: June 9, 2024
With Game 2 of the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas set to go down tonight, here are the probabilities for each of the 10 expected starters to score first:
| Player (Team) | First Basket Probability |
|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | 14.1% |
| Luka Doncic (Mavericks) | 13.6% |
| Jayson Tatum (Celtics) | 12.6% |
| Kyrie Irving (Mavericks) | 11.8% |
| Daniel Gafford (Mavericks) | 10.8% |
| Jrue Holiday (Celtics) | 8.2% |
| Derrick White (Celtics) | 8.1% |
| P.J. Washington (Mavericks) | 7.2% |
| Al Horford (Celtics) | 7.0% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket today is Jaylen Brown, with a probability of 14.1%.
Following him, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Luka Doncic at 13.6% and Jayson Tatum at 12.6%. Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Sunday, which does not necessarily mean that our model recommends betting on them.
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Best NBA First Basket Picks Tonight: NBA Finals Game 2
Having simulated the result of today's Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2, our predictive model has generated the best NBA first basket betting picks for Sunday.
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1. Daniel Gafford To Score First Basket
- Odds: +900
- Edge: 0.8%
- Probability: 10.8%
- Game: Mavericks vs. Celtics (8:00PM ET)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Game 2 between the Mavericks and Celtics. The bet is on Daniel Gafford (DAL) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 0.8%.
2. Kyrie Irving To Score First Basket
- Odds: +800
- Edge: 0.7%
- Probability: 11.8%
- Game: Mavericks vs. Celtics (8:00PM ET)
The next best NBA first basket bet for Sunday's Mavericks vs. Celtics Finals game is the result of our model finding an edge of 0.7% on Kyrie Irving (DAL) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: June 9, 2024
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