NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Tuesday 10/31/2023

Another action-packed day of NBA basketball is on the menu, and we've simulated each matchup 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket picks for you on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular options for sports bettors to wager on, and by using Tuesday's data-backed projections 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 high-tech computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has identified where the best value can be found on Tuesday, 10/31.

Tuesday's NBA slate features star players such as Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson, each with a high chance of opening the scoring 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 October 31.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Tuesday 10/31/2023

Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has generated the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Tuesday.

1. Russell Westbrook To Score First Basket (+1300)

• Odds: +1300 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 10.9%
• Game: Magic vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Tuesday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Magic and Clippers. The bet is on Russell Westbrook (LAC) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.7%.

The next two recommended plays are for Markelle Fultz (3.4% edge) to score first in the Magic vs. Clippers game and Paul George (1.7%) to score the first basket, also in the Magic-Clippers matchup.

2. Markelle Fultz To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 12.5%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Tuesday also comes in the Magic vs. Clippers game, where our model has found an edge of 3.4% on Markelle Fultz (ORL) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Paul George To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.7%
• Probability: 13.4%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Magic vs. Clippers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.7% on Paul George (LAC) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. RJ Barrett To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 13.7%
• Game: Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)

The next best first basket bet for Tuesday's NBA action comes in the Knicks vs. Cavaliers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.4% on RJ Barrett (NY) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Tuesday, October 31, 2023

In addition to providing you with the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also determined the most likely players to score the first basket across all of Tuesday'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 Kevin Durant, with a probability of 16.6%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Donovan Mitchell, with a 16.1% probability, and Jalen Brunson, with a 15.6% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: October 31, 2023

• Kevin Durant (Suns): 16.6% probability
• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): 16.1% probability
• Jalen Brunson (Knicks): 15.6% probability
• Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): 14.1% probability
• RJ Barrett (Knicks): 13.7% probability
• Paul George (Clippers): 13.4% probability
• Keldon Johnson (Spurs): 13.1% probability
• Markelle Fultz (Magic): 12.5% probability
• Jeremy Sochan (Spurs): 11.0% probability
• Russell Westbrook (Clippers): 10.9% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Tuesday, which does not always 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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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: October 31, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Tuesday, October 31, have been made after thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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