NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Sunday 5/14/23

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 picks for you on Sunday May 14, 2023.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for sports bettors to wager on, and by using Sunday'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 cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value on Sunday 5/14.

Sunday's NBA Playoffs action is set to feature star players such as Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket 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 May 14.

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Best First Basket Picks Today - Sunday 5/14/23

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

Tyrese Maxey To Score First Basket (+1200)

• Odds: +1200 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 11.8%
• Game: 76ers vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the 76ers and Celtics. The bet is on Tyrese Maxey (PHI) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.1%.

The next two suggested bets are for Marcus Smart (3.7% edge) to score first in the 76ers vs. Celtics game, and Tobias Harris (1.3%) to score the first basket, also in the 76ers-Celtics matchup.

Marcus Smart To Score First Basket (+1400)

• Odds: +1400 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 10.3%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Sunday comes in the 76ers vs. Celtics game, where our model has found an edge of 3.7% on Marcus Smart (BOS) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tobias Harris To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 10.4%
• Game: 76ers vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET)

Our next best NBA first basket bet today comes in the 76ers vs. Celtics game, where our model has found an edge of 1.3% on Tobias Harris (PHI) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Sunday May 14, 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 Sunday.

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

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Joel Embiid, with a 14.3% probability, and Jayson Tatum, with a 12.9% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight - May 14, 2023

• Jaylen Brown (BOS): 15.1% probability
• Joel Embiid (PHI): 14.3% probability
• Jayson Tatum (BOS): 12.9% probability
• Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 11.8% probability
• Tobias Harris (PHI): 10.4% probability
• James Harden (PHI): 10.4% probability
• Marcus Smart (BOS): 10.3% probability
• Robert Williams (BOS): 7.0% probability
• Al Horford (BOS): 4.7% probability
• P.J. Tucker (PHI): 3.2% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Sunday, 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.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks - May 14, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Sunday May 14 are made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations per matchup, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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