NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Tuesday 12/19/2023

We have another exciting day of NBA basketball upon us, and we've simulated all of today's matchups thousands of times to find the most reliable NBA first basket picks and odds for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Tuesday's NBA games are expected to showcase players such as Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, each with a high chance of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the more popular options for NBA fans to bet on, and by using Tuesday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

The best sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, but finding where the best value lies can be challenging. That's where Dimers.com's state-of-the-art approach comes into play.

Here, we 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 are most likely to score the first basket on December 19.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Tuesday 12/19/2023

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 Tuesday.

1. Anfernee Simons To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 12.1%
• Game: Suns vs. Trail Blazers (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 Suns and Trail Blazers. The bet is on Anfernee Simons (POR) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.0%.

The next two suggested bets are for Jonathan Kuminga (1.2% edge) to score first in the Celtics vs. Warriors game and Jaylen Brown (0.8%) to score the first basket, also in the Celtics-Warriors matchup.

2. Jonathan Kuminga To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Game: Celtics vs. Warriors (10:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Celtics vs. Warriors game, where our model has found an edge of 1.2% on Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Jaylen Brown To Score First Basket (+600)

• Odds: +600
• Edge: 0.8%
• Probability: 15.1%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Warriors (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Celtics vs. Warriors game, where our model has found an edge of 0.8% on Jaylen Brown (BOS) at odds of +600 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 0.5%
• Probability: 13%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Warriors (10:00PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Celtics vs. Warriors game, where our model has found an edge of 0.5% on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

In addition to 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 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 Jaylen Brown, with a probability of 15.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Kevin Durant, with a 15.1% probability, and Devin Booker, with a 13.5% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: December 19, 2023

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
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	15.1%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	15.1%
Devin Booker (Suns)	13.5%
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	13.0%
Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors)	12.9%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	12.9%
Anfernee Simons (Trail Blazers)	12.1%
Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers)	11.5%
Klay Thompson (Warriors)	10.7%
Jusuf Nurkic (Suns)	10.3%

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 indicate that our model recommends betting on them.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to look out for favorable odds.

Understanding Betting Edge

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: December 19, 2023

This NBA first basket article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on NBA first basket picks for December 19, 2023, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Tuesday, December 19, are based on thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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