NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Thursday 11/2/2023

It's time for a big day of NBA action, and we've simulated all of today's games thousands of times to find the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular options for basketball fans to bet on, and by using Thursday's data-backed projections below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.

The top sportsbooks in the country offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value on Thursday, 11/2.

Thursday's NBA slate features players such as Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, and CJ McCollum, each with a high chance of scoring first when they take to the court.

Here, we will provide you with a list of players that our predictive analytics 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 November 2.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Thursday 11/2/2023

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket betting picks for Thursday.

1. Markelle Fultz To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 12.6%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Thursday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Magic and Jazz. The bet is on Markelle Fultz (ORL) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.2%.

The next two recommended plays are for Talen Horton-Tucker (1.2% edge) to score first in the Magic vs. Jazz game and Tyrese Maxey (0.9%) to score the first basket in the Raptors vs. 76ers matchup.

2. Talen Horton-Tucker To Score First Basket (+950)

• Odds: +950 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 10.7%
• Game: Magic vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today also comes in the Magic vs. Jazz game, where our model has found an edge of 1.2% on Talen Horton-Tucker (UTA) at odds of +950 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Tyrese Maxey To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.9%
• Probability: 10.9%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Raptors vs. 76ers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.9% on Tyrese Maxey (PHI) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Thursday, November 2, 2023

As well as providing you with 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 Devin Booker, with a probability of 15.8%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Cade Cunningham, with a 14.2% probability, and CJ McCollum, with a 14.1% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: November 2, 2023

• Devin Booker (Suns): 15.8% probability
• Cade Cunningham (Pistons): 14.2% probability
• CJ McCollum (Pelicans): 14.1% probability
• Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans): 13.7% probability
• Pascal Siakam (Raptors): 13.5% probability
• Keldon Johnson (Spurs): 13.4% probability
• Kevin Durant (Suns): 13.2% probability
• Joel Embiid (76ers): 13.0% probability
• Markelle Fultz (Magic): 12.6% probability
• Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): 12.4% probability

Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Thursday, it does not always indicate they are recommended bets according to DimersBOT.

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

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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.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: November 2, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Thursday, November 2, are made after thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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