NBA First Basket Predictions Reveal Pistons Star as Wednesday's Most Likely First Basket Scorer [10/23/2024]

This Wednesday, October 23rd, another action-packed day of NBA action is on the menu, headlined by the Pacers' matchup against the Pistons at 7:00PM ET.

After evaluating Wednesday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our team of data analysts have announced their best first basket bet of the day.

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Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has determined to have the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Wednesday.

Let's dive into today's NBA first basket news and updates.

NBA Players to Watch Today

Based on the most recent injury reports, Wednesday's NBA games are expected to showcase big names such as Cade Cunningham, Cam Thomas and Paolo Banchero, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

Who Will Score the First NBA Basket Tonight? [October 23, 2024]

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

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)	16.4%
Cam Thomas (Nets)	16.0%
Paolo Banchero (Magic)	15.6%
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)	15.3%
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)	15.0%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	14.8%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	14.6%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	14.5%
Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers)	14.3%
Collin Sexton (Jazz)	14.1%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Cade Cunningham, with a probability of 16.4%.

Following Cunningham closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Cam Thomas at 16.0% and Paolo Banchero at 15.6%.

Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Wednesday, 10/23/2024]

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

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Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 11.2%
• Game: Pacers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Pacers and Pistons. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 4.1% according to our analysis.

Although Haliburton doesn't feature in our model's top 10 most likely first basket scorers for Wednesday's NBA slate, he does present the best betting opportunity for those aiming for an edge on the market.

Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props

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NBA Schedule for Today [10/23/2024]

• Pacers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Magic vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Cavaliers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Suns vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Warriors vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

For more betting guides, check out Wednesday's NBA best bets and our player prop picks for Wednesday.

Today's NBA First Basket Picks: October 23, 2024

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All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, October 23, are made after thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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