NBA First Basket Predictions, Odds and Value Bets Today - Wednesday 3/13/2024

We have another exciting day of NBA basketball ahead of us, and we've simulated every matchup thousands of times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Wednesday's NBA slate features big names such as De'Aaron Fox, Cade Cunningham and Nikola Vucevic, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the more popular options for sports 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 are most likely to score the first basket on March 13.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: March 13, 2024

Thanks to simulating every 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
De'Aaron Fox (Kings)	16.1%
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	15.8%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	15.4%
Luka Doncic (Mavericks)	15.3%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	15.2%
Dejounte Murray (Hawks)	14.2%
Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors)	13.6%
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)	13.6%
LeBron James (Lakers)	13.2%
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)	13.1%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's games is De'Aaron Fox, with a probability of 16.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Cade Cunningham, with a 15.8% probability, and Nikola Vucevic, with a 15.4% probability. Keep in mind that this list only shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Wednesday, which does not always indicate that DimersBOT recommends betting on them.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to keep an eye on the best odds available.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 3/13/2024

After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups 10K times each, our leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has discovered the best NBA first basket betting picks for Wednesday.

1. De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 16.1%
• Game: Lakers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Lakers and Kings. The bet is on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.3%.

The next two suggested bets are for Klay Thompson (3.8% edge) to score first in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game and Dejounte Murray (2.4%) to score the first basket in the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers matchup.

2. Klay Thompson To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday comes in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 3.8% on Klay Thompson (GSW) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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3. Dejounte Murray To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers game, where our model has found an edge of 2.4% on Dejounte Murray (ATL) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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4. De'Andre Hunter To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 1.8%
• Probability: 11.8%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET)

The next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.8% on De'Andre Hunter (ATL) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 10.2%
• Game: Bulls vs. Pacers (7:30PM ET)

Rounding out Dimers' top five NBA first basket bets for Wednesday is Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +1000 in the Bulls vs. Pacers game. Here, our model has found an edge of 1.1% with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA Games

For more NBA picks and props, check out our full betting previews for each game on the Wednesday slate:

• Bulls vs. Pacers Prediction (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Warriors vs. Mavericks Prediction (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lakers vs. Kings Prediction (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Hawks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Although it does not guarantee a win, taking picks with a higher betting edge can increase your chances of being profitable in the long run. This is an essential aspect of a successful sports betting strategy.

Today's NBA First Basket Picks: March 13, 2024

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All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Wednesday, March 13, have been generated after thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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