NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Thursday 10/26/2023

We have another action-packed day of professional hoops ahead of us, and we've simulated all of today's games 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions for you on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for sports fans to bet on, and by using Thursday's data-backed predictions below, you can gain an advantage over other bettors.

All of the best online sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, but pinpointing where the best value lies can be challenging. That's where Dimers.com's cutting-edge approach comes into play.

Thursday's NBA games are expected to showcase players such as Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid, each with a high chance of scoring first when they take to the court.

This article 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 have the highest likelihood of scoring the first basket on October 26.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Thursday 10/26/2023

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Thursday.

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

• Odds: +850 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Bucks (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Thursday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the 76ers and Bucks. The bet is on Tyrese Maxey (PHI) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.6%.

The next two recommended bets are for Taurean Prince (0.3% edge) to score first in the Suns vs. Lakers game and Tobias Harris (0.0%) to score the first basket in the 76ers vs. Bucks matchup.

2. Taurean Prince To Score First Basket (+1300)

• Odds: +1300 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.3%
• Probability: 7.4%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Thursday comes in the Suns vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.3% on Taurean Prince (LAL) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Tobias Harris To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.0%
• Probability: 11.8%
• Game: 76ers vs. Bucks (7:30PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Thursday comes in the 76ers vs. Bucks game, where our model has found an edge of 0.0% on Tobias Harris (PHI) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Thursday, October 26, 2023

As well as presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also found the most likely players to score the first basket across all of Thursday's games.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's matchups is Kevin Durant, with a probability of 16.3%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a 15.6% probability, and Joel Embiid, with a 14.3% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: October 26, 2023

• Kevin Durant (Suns): 16.3% probability
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): 15.6% probability
• Joel Embiid (76ers): 14.3% probability
• Tyrese Maxey (76ers): 14.2% probability
• LeBron James (Lakers): 13.3% probability
• Jusuf Nurkic (Suns): 12.6% probability
• Anthony Davis (Lakers): 11.8% probability
• Tobias Harris (76ers): 11.8% probability
• Damian Lillard (Bucks): 10.0% probability
• Khris Middleton (Bucks): 9.7% probability

Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Thursday, it does not necessarily mean they are suggested bets according to our predictive analytics model.

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

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: October 26, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Thursday, October 26, are the result of rigorous data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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