NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 11/1/2023

We have another exciting day of NBA basketball ahead of us, and we've simulated each game thousands of times to find the best NBA first basket picks for you on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

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

All of the top sportsbooks in the country offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art machine learning and analysis, Dimers.com has identified where the best value can be found on Wednesday, 11/1.

Wednesday's NBA slate features big names such as Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell, and Stephen Curry, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket 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 1.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 11/1/2023

Having simulated the result of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has generated the best NBA first basket betting picks for Wednesday.

1. Shaedon Sharpe To Score First Basket (+850)

• Odds: +850 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 15%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Pistons (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 Trail Blazers and Pistons. The bet is on Shaedon Sharpe (POR) at odds of +850 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.5%.

The next two recommended bets are for Kyle Kuzma (1.6% edge) to score first in the Wizards vs. Hawks game and Luka Doncic (1.4%) to score the first basket in the Bulls vs. Mavericks matchup.

2. Kyle Kuzma To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 14.1%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Wizards vs. Hawks game, where our model has found an edge of 1.6% on Kyle Kuzma (WAS) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Luka Doncic To Score First Basket (+430)

• Odds: +430 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 20.3%
• Game: Bulls vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Wednesday comes in the Bulls vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 1.4% on Luka Doncic (DAL) at odds of +430 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Zach LaVine To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 12.9%
• Game: Bulls vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET)

The next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Bulls vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 1.2% on Zach LaVine (CHI) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Predictions: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

As well as providing you with the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also identified 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 Luka Doncic, with a probability of 20.3%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Donovan Mitchell, with a 17.2% probability, and Stephen Curry, with a 17.1% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: November 1, 2023

• Luka Doncic (Mavericks): 20.3% probability
• Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): 17.2% probability
• Stephen Curry (Warriors): 17.1% probability
• Cam Thomas (Nets): 17.0% probability
• Zion Williamson (Pelicans): 16.7% probability
• Jalen Brunson (Knicks): 15.6% probability
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): 15.6% probability
• Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): 15.5% probability
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 15.3% probability
• Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers): 15.0% 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 recommended bets according to our predictive analytics model.

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

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Today's NBA First Basket Picks: November 1, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Wednesday, November 1, are generated after rigorous data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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