NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Sunday 11/5/2023

It's time for a big day of NBA basketball, and we've simulated each game 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket bets for you to make on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for sports bettors to wager on, and by using Sunday's data-driven predictions below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.

The top online sportsbooks in the country 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.

Sunday's NBA slate features players such as Stephen Curry, Desmond Bane, and Cade Cunningham, each with a high probability of scoring first when they take to the court.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our supercomputer 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 November 5.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Sunday 11/5/2023

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our trusted predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has discovered the best NBA first basket betting picks for Sunday.

1. Shaedon Sharpe To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 12.8%
• Game: Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers. The bet is on Shaedon Sharpe (POR) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.1%.

2. Desmond Bane To Score First Basket (+600)

• Odds: +600 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 15%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers (9:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today also comes in the Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.7% on Desmond Bane (MEM) at odds of +600 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Sunday, November 5, 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 across all of Sunday's games.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's games is Stephen Curry, with a probability of 16.6%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Desmond Bane, with a 15.0% probability, and Cade Cunningham, with a 14.1% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: November 5, 2023

• Stephen Curry (Warriors): 16.6% probability
• Desmond Bane (Grizzlies): 15.0% probability
• Cade Cunningham (Pistons): 14.1% probability
• Jalen Duren (Pistons): 12.8% probability
• Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers): 12.8% probability
• Keldon Johnson (Spurs): 12.8% probability
• Malcolm Brogdon (Trail Blazers): 11.2% probability
• Zach Collins (Spurs): 11.0% probability
• Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers): 10.9% probability
• Deandre Ayton (Trail Blazers): 10.6% probability

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

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

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Understanding Betting Edge

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 5, 2023

All of our NBA first basket picks for Sunday, November 5, 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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