NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Sunday 1/7/2024

It's time for a action-packed day of NBA action, and we've simulated all of today's games thousands of times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Sunday's NBA games are expected to feature star players such as Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, each with a high probability of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

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

All of the top 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 cutting-edge approach comes into play.

Here, we will provide you with a list of players that our basketball model has identified as NBA first basket value bets for today's action, as well as the players who are most likely to score the first basket on January 7.

Best First Basket Picks Today: Sunday 1/7/2024

After simulating the result of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has found the best NBA first basket bet for you to make on Sunday.

1. Kawhi Leonard To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 14.7%
• Game: Clippers vs. Lakers (9:30PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Sunday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Clippers and Lakers. The bet is on Kawhi Leonard (LAC) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.4%.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Sunday, January 7, 2024

In addition to presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, we have also found 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 in any of today's matchups is Anthony Davis, with a probability of 15.8%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Kawhi Leonard, with a 14.7% probability, and LeBron James, with a 13.4% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: January 7, 2024

Thanks to simulating every one of Sunday'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
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	15.8%
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)	14.7%
LeBron James (Lakers)	13.4%
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	13.2%
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)	13.0%
Pascal Siakam (Raptors)	12.6%

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

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to keep an eye on the best odds available.

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 7, 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 7, 2024, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

All of our NBA first basket predictions for Sunday, January 7, are based on thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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