NBA First Basket Predictions, Odds and Value Bets Today - Wednesday 3/27/2024

Another big day of NBA basketball is on the menu, and we've simulated every matchup 10,000 times to find the best NBA first basket predictions and odds for Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Wednesday's NBA slate is expected to showcase players such as Deandre Ayton, Jalen Brunson and Pascal Siakam, each with a high probability of scoring first when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the more popular options for sports fans to bet on, and by using Wednesday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our analytics model 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 27.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: March 27, 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.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Deandre Ayton, with a probability of 19.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Jalen Brunson, with a 17.6% probability, and Pascal Siakam, with a 15.6% 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 3/27/2024

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has generated the best NBA first basket betting picks for Wednesday.

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1. Cade Cunningham To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 15.5%
• Game: Pistons vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Pistons and Timberwolves. The bet is on Cade Cunningham (DET) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.9%.

The next two recommended bets are for Amen Thompson (4.4% edge) to score first in the Rockets vs. Thunder game and Jonathan Kuminga (2.5%) to score the first basket in the Warriors vs. Magic matchup.

2. Amen Thompson To Score First Basket (+1300)

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 11.5%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday comes in the Rockets vs. Thunder game, where our model has found an edge of 4.4% on Amen Thompson (HOU) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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3. Jonathan Kuminga To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800
• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 13.6%
• Game: Warriors vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Warriors vs. Magic game, where our model has found an edge of 2.5% on Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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4. Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 13.8%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

The next best first basket bet for Wednesday's NBA action comes in the Warriors vs. Magic game, where our model has found an edge of 1.3% on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. Pascal Siakam To Score First Basket (+600)

• Odds: +600
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 15.6%
• Game: Pacers vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top five NBA first basket bets for Wednesday is Pascal Siakam (IND) at odds of +600 in the Pacers vs. Bulls game. Here, our model has found an edge of 1.3% 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:

• Warriors vs. Magic Prediction (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Knicks vs. Raptors Prediction (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Hawks Prediction (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Clippers vs. 76ers Prediction (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Pistons vs. Timberwolves Prediction (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Rockets vs. Thunder Prediction (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Pacers vs. Bulls Prediction (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Understanding Betting Edge

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: March 27, 2024

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