NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 11/8/2023

Another big 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 Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

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

The top sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our advanced computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has identified where to find the best value on Wednesday, 11/8.

Wednesday's NBA games are expected to showcase star players such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and LeBron James, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

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 are most likely to score the first basket on November 8.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 11/8/2023

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday.

1. Desmond Bane To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 15.5%
• Game: Heat vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Heat and Grizzlies. The bet is on Desmond Bane (MEM) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 3.0%.

The next two suggested bets are for Cade Cunningham (2.5% edge) to score first in the Pistons vs. Bucks game and Stephen Curry (1.9%) to score the first basket in the Warriors vs. Nuggets matchup.

2. Cade Cunningham To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Bucks (8:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Pistons vs. Bucks game, where our model has found an edge of 2.5% on Cade Cunningham (DET) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 15.3%
• Game: Warriors vs. Nuggets (10:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet today comes in the Warriors vs. Nuggets game, where our model has found an edge of 1.9% on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Score First Basket (+600)

• Odds: +600 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 14.7%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Thunder (8:00PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Cavaliers vs. Thunder game, where our model has found an edge of 0.4% on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) at odds of +600 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Predictions: Wednesday, November 8, 2023

In addition to presenting 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 in any of today's matchups is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 16.5%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a 16.0% probability, and LeBron James, with a 15.9% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: November 8, 2023

Thanks to simulating each one of Wednesday'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
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)	16.5% probability
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	16.0% probability
LeBron James (Lakers)	15.9% probability
Brandon Ingram (Pelicans)	15.8% probability
Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)	15.5% probability
Luka Doncic (Mavericks)	15.4% probability
Stephen Curry (Warriors)	15.3% probability
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)	14.9% probability
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)	14.6% probability
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.4% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Wednesday, which does not necessarily mean that our model 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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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: November 8, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, November 8, are based on rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

If you plan to use today's NBA first basket picks for sports betting, it's vital that you practice responsible gambling and manage your bankroll effectively. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

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