NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Friday 5/5/23

Another action-packed day of NBA Playoffs action is on the cards, and we've run thousands of simulations to find the best NBA first basket picks for you on Friday May 5, 2023.

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

All of the best online sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value on Friday 5/5.

Friday's NBA Playoffs action is set to feature star players such as Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

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 May 5.

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Best NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bets - Friday 5/5/23

After simulating today's NBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our model has found the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Friday.

Cameron Payne To Score First Basket (+1600)

• Odds: +1600 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 10%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Nuggets and Suns. The bet is on Cameron Payne (PHX) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.1%.

The next two recommended bets are for Aaron Gordon (1.6% edge) to score first in the Nuggets vs. Suns game, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1.5%) to score the first basket, also in the Nuggets-Suns matchup.

Aaron Gordon To Score First Basket (+1400)

• Odds: +1400 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 8.2%
• Game: Nuggets vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Nuggets vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 1.6% on Aaron Gordon (DEN) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Score First Basket (+2000)

• Odds: +2000 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.5%
• Probability: 6.3%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

Our next best NBA first basket bet on Friday comes in the Nuggets vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 1.5% on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN) at odds of +2000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Friday May 5, 2023

In addition to presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also found the most likely players to score the first basket on Friday.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket today is Devin Booker, with a probability of 13.9%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Nikola Jokic, with a 13.4% probability, and Jamal Murray, with a 12.2% probability.

NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions Today - May 5, 2023

• Devin Booker (PHX): 13.9% probability
• Nikola Jokic (DEN): 13.4% probability
• Jamal Murray (DEN): 12.2% probability
• Kevin Durant (PHX): 11.3% probability
• Deandre Ayton (PHX): 10.6% probability
• Cameron Payne (PHX): 10.0% probability
• Aaron Gordon (DEN): 8.2% probability
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN): 6.3% probability
• Josh Okogie (PHX): 4.2% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Friday, which does not necessarily mean that DimersBOT recommends betting on them.

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

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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.

Today's NBA First Basket Picks - May 5, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Friday May 5 are generated after 10,000 data-driven simulations per game, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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