NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 12/13/2023

We have another exciting day of NBA basketball upon us, and we've simulated each game thousands of times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Wednesday's NBA slate features star players such as Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lauri Markkanen, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

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

All of the best online sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has been able to identify where the best value can be found on Wednesday, 12/13.

This article 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 13.

Best First Basket Picks Today: Wednesday 12/13/2023

Having simulated the result of today's NBA matchups 10K times each, our predictive model has discovered the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday.

1. Tyrese Haliburton To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100
• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 13%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Bucks (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 Pacers and Bucks. The bet is on Tyrese Haliburton (IND) at odds of +1100 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 4.7%.

The next two recommended bets are for Derrick Rose (1.3% edge) to score first in the Grizzlies vs. Rockets game and Julius Randle (0.2%) to score the first basket in the Knicks vs. Jazz matchup.

2. Derrick Rose To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800
• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 12.4%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Rockets (8:00PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday comes in the Grizzlies vs. Rockets game, where our model has found an edge of 1.3% on Derrick Rose (MEM) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Julius Randle To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650
• Edge: 0.2%
• Probability: 13.6%
• Game: Knicks vs. Jazz (9:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Wednesday comes in the Knicks vs. Jazz game, where our model has found an edge of 0.2% on Julius Randle (NY) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

As well as presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also found 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 games is Anthony Davis, with a probability of 16.1%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a 15.0% probability, and Lauri Markkanen, with a 14.0% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: December 13, 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
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	16.1%
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)	15.0%
Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)	14.0%
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)	13.9%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.8%
Julius Randle (Knicks)	13.6%
Kevin Durant (Suns)	13.2%
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)	13.0%
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)	12.7%
Derrick Rose (Grizzlies)	12.4%

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Wednesday, 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 13, 2023

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