NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Friday 12/15/2023

We have another exciting day of NBA ahead of us, and we've simulated all of today's matchups 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket picks and odds for Friday, December 15, 2023.

Friday's NBA slate features big names such as Desmond Bane, Julius Randle and Kevin Durant, each with a high probability 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 Friday's data-backed NBA predictions below, you can gain an advantage over other bettors.

The best online sportsbooks in the country offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our cutting-edge computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value on Friday, 12/15.

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 December 15.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Friday 12/15/2023

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket betting picks for Friday.

1. Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 13%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Wizards (7:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Friday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Pacers and Wizards. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.4%.

The next two suggested bets are for Julius Randle (1.1% edge) to score first in the Knicks vs. Suns game and Jalen Brunson (0.5%) to score the first basket, also in the Knicks-Suns matchup.

2. Julius Randle To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 14.4%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Suns (10:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Friday comes in the Knicks vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 1.1% on Julius Randle (NY) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Jalen Brunson To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 0.5%
• Probability: 13%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Suns (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Knicks vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 0.5% on Jalen Brunson (NY) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Predictions: Friday, December 15, 2023

In addition to providing you with the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also identified the most likely players to score the first basket across all of Friday's games.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's matchups is Desmond Bane, with a probability of 14.9%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Julius Randle, with a 14.4% probability, and Kevin Durant, with a 14.2% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: December 15, 2023

Thanks to simulating each 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
Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)	14.9%
Julius Randle (Knicks)	14.4%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	14.2%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.0%
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)	13.0%
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)	13.0%

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Friday, which does not always mean 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 favorable odds.

Understanding Betting Edge

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 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: December 15, 2023

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All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Friday, December 15, have been made after thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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