NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Friday 1/19/2024

It's time for a exciting day of NBA basketball, and we've simulated each matchup 10,000 times to find the best NBA first basket predictions and odds for Friday, January 19, 2024.

Friday's NBA slate features big names such as Joel Embiid, Dejounte Murray and Nikola Jokic, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular options for NBA fans to bet on, and by using Friday's data-backed NBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over everyone else.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our predictive analytics model 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 January 19.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: January 19, 2024

Thanks to simulating every one of Friday'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
Joel Embiid (76ers)	17.4%
Dejounte Murray (Hawks)	14.8%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	14.0%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	13.9%
Tyler Herro (Heat)	13.9%
Mikal Bridges (Nets)	13.6%
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)	13.1%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	13.0%
LeBron James (Lakers)	12.9%
Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers)	12.9%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's games is Joel Embiid, with a probability of 17.4%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Dejounte Murray, with a 14.8% probability, and Nikola Jokic, with a 14.0% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Friday, it does not necessarily indicate they are recommended bets according to our predictive analytics model.

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

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Friday 1/19/2024

After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups 10,000 times each, our leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has generated the best NBA first basket betting picks for Friday.

1. Dejounte Murray To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 14.8%
• Game: Hawks vs. Heat (8:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Hawks and Heat. The bet is on Dejounte Murray (ATL) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.3%.

The next two suggested bets are for Jamal Murray (2.1% edge) to score first in the Nuggets vs. Celtics game and Pascal Siakam (0.7%) to score the first basket in the Pacers vs. Trail Blazers matchup.

2. Jamal Murray To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 12.1%
• Game: Nuggets vs. Celtics (7:30PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Nuggets vs. Celtics game, where our model has found an edge of 2.1% on Jamal Murray (DEN) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 12.4%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Pacers vs. Trail Blazers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.7% on Pascal Siakam (IND) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Bogdan Bogdanovic To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 0.3%
• Probability: 10.3%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Heat (8:00PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for Friday's NBA action comes in the Hawks vs. Heat game, where our model has found an edge of 0.3% on Bogdan Bogdanovic (ATL) at odds of +900 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.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: January 19, 2024

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