NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 12/20/2023

We have another big day of NBA basketball ahead of us, and we've simulated each game thousands of times to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Wednesday's NBA games are expected to showcase big names such as Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis, 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 basketball bettors to wager on, and by using Wednesday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.

The top online sportsbooks offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our cutting-edge computer power and analysis, Dimers.com has been able to identify where to find the best value on Wednesday, 12/20.

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 December 20.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Wednesday 12/20/2023

After simulating the outcome of today's NBA matchups thousands of times each, our predictive model has found the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday.

1. De'Aaron Fox To Score First Basket (+700)

• Odds: +700
• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 15.3%
• Game: Celtics vs. Kings (10:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Celtics and Kings. The bet is on De'Aaron Fox (SAC) at odds of +700 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.8%.

The next two recommended bets are for Luka Doncic (2.0% edge) to score first in the Clippers vs. Mavericks game and Kawhi Leonard (0.0%) to score the first basket, also in the Clippers-Mavericks matchup.

2. Luka Doncic To Score First Basket (+480)

• Odds: +480
• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 19.2%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday comes in the Clippers vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 2.0% on Luka Doncic (DAL) at odds of +480 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Kawhi Leonard To Score First Basket (+500)

• Odds: +500
• Edge: 0.0%
• Probability: 16.7%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Wednesday comes in the Clippers vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 0.0% on Kawhi Leonard (LAC) at odds of +500 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions: Wednesday, December 20, 2023

In addition to providing you with the best NBA first basket bets today, we have 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 Luka Doncic, with a probability of 19.2%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Kawhi Leonard, with a 16.7% probability, and Anthony Davis, with a 15.7% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: December 20, 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
Luka Doncic (Mavericks)	19.2%
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)	16.7%
Anthony Davis (Lakers)	15.7%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	15.5%
De'Aaron Fox (Kings)	15.2%
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)	13.9%
Trae Young (Hawks)	13.9%
LeBron James (Lakers)	13.7%

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Wednesday, which does not necessarily mean that DimersBOT recommends betting on them.

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

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 20, 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 20, 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 picks for Wednesday, December 20, are the result of rigorous data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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