NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Monday 5/8/23

It's time for a big day of NBA Playoffs basketball, and we've run thousands of simulations to find the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Monday May 8, 2023.

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

The best online sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has identified where the best value lies on Monday 5/8.

Monday's NBA Playoffs action is set to feature big names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket 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 8.

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Best First Basket Picks Today - Monday 5/8/23

After simulating today's NBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our trusted predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has found the best NBA first basket betting picks for Monday.

Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 15.1%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Monday, which is in the game between the Warriors and Lakers. The bet is on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.6%.

D'Angelo Russell To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 11.1%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Warriors vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.1% on D'Angelo Russell (LAL) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Monday May 8, 2023

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

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket today is Stephen Curry, with a probability of 15.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are LeBron James, with a 13.4% probability, and Anthony Davis, with a 11.6% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight - May 8, 2023

• Stephen Curry (GSW): 15.1% probability
• LeBron James (LAL): 13.4% probability
• Anthony Davis (LAL): 11.6% probability
• D'Angelo Russell (LAL): 11.1% probability
• Klay Thompson (GSW): 11.1% probability
• Andrew Wiggins (GSW): 9.8% probability
• Austin Reaves (LAL): 7.0% probability
• Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL): 6.9% probability
• Draymond Green (GSW): 5.5% probability

Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Monday, it does not necessarily mean they are recommended bets according to DimersBOT.

To increase your chances of winning, it's important to keep an eye on favorable odds.

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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 8, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Monday May 8 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations per matchup, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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