NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Saturday 12/9/2023

It's time for the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament final in Vegas, and we've run thousands of Pacers vs. Lakers simulations to find the best NBA first basket predictions for you on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Saturday's NBA Cup Final between the Pacers and Lakers is set to feature star players such as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Tyrese Haliburton, each with a high chance of opening the scoring in tonight's big game.

NBA first basket props have become one of the most popular options for basketball bettors to wager on, and by using Saturday's data-backed predictions below, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

All of the best online sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, but finding where the best value lies can be puzzling. That's where Dimers.com's high-tech approach comes into play.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our 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 9.

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Best First Basket Picks Today: NBA Cup Final

Having simulated the result of today's Pacers vs. Lakers game, our leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has generated the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Saturday.

1. Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850
• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 13.4%
• Game: Pacers vs. Lakers (8:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for tonight's final between the Pacers and Lakers. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.9%.

2. Buddy Hield To Score First Basket (+1500)

• Odds: +1500
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 8.3%
• Game: Pacers vs. Lakers (8:30PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today also comes in the Pacers vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 2.1% on Buddy Hield (IND) at odds of +1500 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Obi Toppin To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 10.9%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Lakers (8:30PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Saturday comes in the Pacers vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.4% on Obi Toppin (IND) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. D'Angelo Russell To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950
• Edge: 0.9%
• Probability: 10.4%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Lakers (8:30PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Pacers vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.9% on D'Angelo Russell (LAL) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Saturday, December 9, 2023

As well as presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also determined the most likely players to score the first basket in the final of the In-Season Tournament.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket tonight is LeBron James, with a probability of 14.2%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Anthony Davis, with a 14.0% probability, and Tyrese Haliburton, with a 13.4% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: December 9, 2023

With the final of the NBA Cup scheduled tonight, DimersBOT has provided the probabiliy of each of the 10 expected starters scoring the first basket.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
LeBron James (Lakers)	14.2%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	14.0%
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)	13.4%
Obi Toppin (Pacers)	10.9%
D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)	10.4%
Myles Turner (Pacers)	10.3%
Buddy Hield (Pacers)	8.3%
Taurean Prince (Lakers)	5.7%
Cam Reddish (Lakers)	5.7%

Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Saturday, it does not necessarily indicate they are suggested bets according to DimersBOT.

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

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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 9, 2023

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 December 9, 2023, 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 Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Saturday, December 9, are the result of thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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