NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 10/25/2023

We have another big day of professional hoops ahead of us, and we've simulated every game thousands of times to find the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday October 25, 2023.

NBA first basket props have become one of the most popular options for NBA fans to bet on, and by using Wednesday's projections below, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

The top sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has identified where the best value lies on Wednesday 10/25.

Wednesday's NBA slate features star players such as Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, and Mikal Bridges, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our supercomputer 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 25.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight - Wednesday 10/25/2023

After simulating today's NBA matchups 10K times each, our model has found the best NBA first basket betting picks for Wednesday.

Jalen Brunson To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 15.2%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Knicks (7:00PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Celtics and Knicks. The bet is on Jalen Brunson (NY) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.7%.

The next two suggested plays are for RJ Barrett (2.3% edge) to score first in the Celtics vs. Knicks game, and Anfernee Simons (1.7%) to score the first basket in the Trail Blazers vs. Clippers matchup.

RJ Barrett To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 12.8%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Knicks (7:00PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday also comes in the Celtics vs. Knicks game, where our model has found an edge of 2.3% on RJ Barrett (NY) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Anfernee Simons To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.7%
• Probability: 12.8%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)

Our next best NBA first basket bet on Wednesday comes in the Trail Blazers vs. Clippers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.7% on Anfernee Simons (POR) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 14.6%
• Game: Kings vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

Our next best first basket bet for Wednesday's NBA action comes in the Kings vs. Jazz game, where our model has found an edge of 1.3% on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tyler Herro To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Game: Pistons vs. Heat (7:30PM ET)

Rounding out our top five NBA first basket bets for Wednesday is Tyler Herro (+MIA) at odds of +700 in the Pistons vs. Heat game. Here, our model has found an edge of 0.4% with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Wednesday October 25, 2023

In addition to presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, we have also determined the most likely players to score the first basket across all of Wednesday's games.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across all of today's games is Donovan Mitchell, with a probability of 17.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Luka Doncic, with a 16.6% probability, and Mikal Bridges, with a 15.7% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight - October 25, 2023

• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): 17.1% probability
• Luka Doncic (Mavericks): 16.6% probability
• Mikal Bridges (Nets): 15.7% probability
• Kyrie Irving (Mavericks): 15.6% probability
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 15.5% probability
• Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): 15.4% probability
• Jalen Brunson (Knicks): 15.2% probability
• De'Aaron Fox (Kings): 14.6% probability
• Zion Williamson (Pelicans): 14.0% probability
• Cade Cunningham (Pistons): 13.9% probability

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

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

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What Is an Edge in Betting?

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 - October 25, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Wednesday October 25 are generated thanks to thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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