NBA First Basket Predictions, Odds and Stats Today - Wednesday 2/14/2024

It's time for a exciting day of NBA basketball, and we've simulated all of today's games 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Wednesday's NBA slate features players such as Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson and Stephen Curry, each with a high chance of scoring first when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the more popular options for basketball bettors to wager on, and by using Wednesday's data-backed NBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our supercomputer has identified as NBA first basket value bets for today's action, as well as the players who have the highest likelihood of scoring the first basket on February 14.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: February 14, 2024

Thanks to simulating each one of Wednesday's NBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the 10 players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	18.3%
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)	17.6%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	15.8%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	15.2%
Devin Booker (Suns)	15.0%
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	14.5%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	14.2%
Cam Thomas (Nets)	14.1%
Devin Vassell (Spurs)	14.1%
Brandon Miller (Hornets)	13.5%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 18.3%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Jalen Brunson, with a 17.6% probability, and Stephen Curry, with a 15.8% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Wednesday, it does not necessarily indicate they are recommended bets according to DimersBOT.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to look out for favorable odds.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 2/14/2024

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has discovered the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday.

1. De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 13.4%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Nuggets (9:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Kings and Nuggets. The bet is on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.8%.

The next two suggested bets are for Cade Cunningham (2.6% edge) to score first in the Pistons vs. Suns game and Stephen Curry (2.4%) to score the first basket in the Clippers vs. Warriors matchup.

2. Cade Cunningham To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 12.1%
• Game: Pistons vs. Suns (9:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday comes in the Pistons vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 2.6% on Cade Cunningham (DET) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 15.8%
• Game: Clippers vs. Warriors (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Clippers vs. Warriors game, where our model has found an edge of 2.4% on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Pascal Siakam To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 13.1%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Raptors (7:30PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for Wednesday's NBA action comes in the Pacers vs. Raptors game, where our model has found an edge of 1.3% on Pascal Siakam (IND) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. Jalen Green To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 12.8%
• Game: Rockets vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM EST)

Rounding out our top five NBA first basket bets for today is Jalen Green (HOU) at odds of +750 in the Rockets vs. Grizzlies game. Here, our model has found an edge of 1.0% with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Understanding Betting Edge

At Dimers, an "edge" in betting signifies our belief that an event's probability is higher than the best available NBA odds suggest. A higher betting edge indicates a greater likelihood of success. However, it's essential to remember that no bet is guaranteed, and responsible gambling practices are crucial for long-term success.

Today's NBA First Basket Picks: February 14, 2024

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