NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Friday 1/26/2024

It's time for a big day of NBA basketball, and we've simulated each matchup thousands of times to find the best NBA first basket predictions and odds for Friday, January 26, 2024.

Friday's NBA slate features star players such as Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell and Giannis Antetokounmpo, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for basketball fans to bet on, and by using Friday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an advantage over other bettors.

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 26.

The top sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art machine learning and analysis, Dimers.com has been able to identify where to find the best value on Friday, 1/26.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: January 26, 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
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	17.6%
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	16.3%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	16.0%
Paul George (Clippers)	14.2%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	13.8%
RJ Barrett (Raptors)	13.4%
CJ McCollum (Pelicans)	13.1%
Franz Wagner (Magic)	12.9%
Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers)	12.8%
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)	12.6%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Victor Wembanyama, with a probability of 17.6%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Donovan Mitchell, with a 16.3% probability, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a 16.0% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Friday, it does not necessarily indicate they are suggested 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 favorable odds.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Friday 1/26/2024

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has generated the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Friday.

1. Franz Wagner To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Game: Magic vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM EST)

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

The next two recommended bets are for RJ Barrett (0.9% edge) to score first in the Clippers vs. Raptors game and Paul George (0.8%) to score the first basket, also in the Clippers-Raptors matchup.

2. RJ Barrett To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 0.9%
• Probability: 13.4%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Clippers vs. Raptors game, where our model has found an edge of 0.9% on RJ Barrett (TOR) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Paul George To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 0.8%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Game: Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Friday comes in the Clippers vs. Raptors game, where our model has found an edge of 0.8% on Paul George (LAC) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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: January 26, 2024

This NBA first basket article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on NBA first basket picks for January 26, 2024, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

All of our NBA first basket picks and predictions for Friday, January 26, are made thanks to rigorous data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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