NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Sunday 6/4/2023

It's time for a big day of NBA Finals action, and we've run thousands of Nuggets vs. Heat Game 2 simulations to find the best NBA first basket picks for you on Sunday June 4, 2023.

NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular options for basketball fans to bet on, and by using Sunday's predictions below, you can gain an edge over everyone else.

The top sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has identified where the best value can be found on Sunday 6/4.

Sunday's NBA Finals Game 2 between the Nuggets and Heat is set to feature big names such as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Jimmy Butler, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket in tonight's Finals game.

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 are most likely to score the first basket on June 4.

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Best First Basket Picks Today - Nuggets vs. Heat Game 2

Having simulated today's Nuggets vs. Heat Game 2, our independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has discovered the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Sunday.

Gabe Vincent To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 9.5%
• Matchup: Heat vs. Nuggets (8:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Heat and Nuggets. The bet is on Gabe Vincent (MIA) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.2%.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Score First Basket (+1500)

• Odds: +1500 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.5%
• Probability: 6.7%
• Matchup: Heat vs. Nuggets (8:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today also comes in the Heat vs. Nuggets game, where our model has found an edge of 0.5% on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN) at odds of +1500 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Sunday June 4, 2023

As well as presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also identified the most likely players to score the first basket in Game 2 of Nuggets vs. Heat.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket today is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 15.8%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Jamal Murray, with a 13.3% probability, and Jimmy Butler, with a 13.0% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight - June 4, 2023

With Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Nuggets and Heat scheduled tonight, here is the probabiliy of each of the 10 projected starters scoring the first basket.

• Nikola Jokic (DEN): 15.8% probability
• Jamal Murray (DEN): 13.3% probability
• Jimmy Butler (MIA): 13.0% probability
• Bam Adebayo (MIA): 12.3% probability
• Gabe Vincent (MIA): 9.5% probability
• Kevin Love (MIA): 7.7% probability
• Max Strus (MIA): 7.6% probability
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN): 6.7% probability
• Aaron Gordon (DEN): 6.7% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players most likely to score 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 keep an eye on 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 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 - June 4, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Sunday June 4 are based on thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

If you plan to use today's NBA first basket picks for your personal gambling, it's vital that you practice responsible gambling and manage your finances effectively. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

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