NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Apr 26, 2023

It's time for a huge day of NBA Playoffs, and we've simulated the entirety of it 10,000 times to find the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday April 26, 2023.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for NBA bettors to wager on, and by using Wednesday's picks below, you can gain an advantage over other bettors.

The top online sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value for Wednesday April 26.

Wednesday's NBA slate features big names such as Jimmy Butler, Donovan Mitchell, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, each having a relatively high chance of opening the scoring in their respective matchups.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our analytics model has identified as NBA first basket today value bets, as well as the players who are most likely to score the first basket on April 26.

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NBA First Basket Prop Bets - Wednesday April 26, 2023

After simulating today's NBA slate thousands of times, DimersBOT has generated the best NBA first basket betting picks for games taking place on Wednesday.

De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 14.5%
• Matchup: Warriors 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 Warriors and Kings. The bet is on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.4%.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Wednesday April 26, 2023

As well as providing you with the best NBA first basket bets for today's slate, we have also determined the most likely players to score the first basket across all of Wednesday's games.

The most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Jimmy Butler, with a probability of 16.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Donovan Mitchell (15.2% probability) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (15.1% probability).

NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions Today - April 26, 2023

• Jimmy Butler (MIA): 16.1% probability
• Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 15.2% probability
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): 15.1% probability
• De'Aaron Fox (SAC): 14.5% probability
• LeBron James (LAL): 14.2% probability
• Jalen Brunson (NY): 14.1% probability
• Stephen Curry (GSW): 14.0% probability
• Ja Morant (MEM): 12.0% probability
• Anthony Davis (LAL): 11.7% probability
• Julius Randle (NY): 11.5% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Wednesday, and it does not always mean that our model, DimersBOT, recommends betting on them.

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What Is an Edge in Betting?

The edge at Dimers is when we think the probability of an event occurring is more likely than the best odds available. Essentially, it means that Dimers believes a bet has a better chance of winning than the sportsbooks do. That's why the higher the edge, the better.

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

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