NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Tuesday 1/16/2024

We have another action-packed day of NBA ahead of us, and we've simulated each game 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket picks and odds for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Tuesday's NBA slate features players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

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

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This article 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 January 16.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Tuesday 1/16/2024

After simulating the result of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Tuesday.

1. Kawhi Leonard To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 1.8%
• Probability: 14.3%
• Game: Thunder vs. Clippers (10:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Tuesday's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Thunder and Clippers. The bet is on Kawhi Leonard (LAC) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.8%.

The next two suggested bets are for Paul George (0.4% edge) to score first in the Thunder vs. Clippers game and Terance Mann (0.3%) to score the first basket, also in the Thunder-Clippers matchup.

2. Paul George To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Game: Thunder vs. Clippers (10:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Tuesday also comes in the Thunder vs. Clippers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.4% on Paul George (LAC) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Terance Mann To Score First Basket (+1300)

• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 0.3%
• Probability: 7.5%
• Game: Thunder vs. Clippers (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Tuesday comes in the Thunder vs. Clippers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.3% on Terance Mann (LAC) at odds of +1300 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

As well as providing you with the best NBA first basket bets today, we have 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a probability of 14.3%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Kawhi Leonard, with a 14.3% probability, and Paul George, with a 12.9% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: January 16, 2024

Thanks to simulating each one of Tuesday's NBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the 10 players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.

Player (Team)	First Basket Probability
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	14.3%
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)	14.3%
Paul George (Clippers)	12.9%
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)	10.8%
Jalen Williams (Thunder)	10.5%
Josh Giddey (Thunder)	8.6%
Mason Plumlee (Clippers)	8.1%
Terance Mann (Clippers)	7.5%
James Harden (Clippers)	7.2%
Luguentz Dort (Thunder)	5.8%

Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Tuesday, it does not always indicate they are recommended bets according to our predictive analytics model.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to keep an eye on the best odds available.

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: January 16, 2024

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