NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Wednesday 6/7/2023

It's time for a exciting day of NBA Finals basketball, and we've run thousands of Nuggets vs. Heat Game 3 simulations to find the best NBA first basket bets for you to make on Wednesday June 7, 2023.

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

All of the best online sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has identified where the best value lies on Wednesday 6/7.

Wednesday's NBA Finals Game 3 between the Nuggets and Heat is set to showcase star players such as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Jimmy Butler, each with a high chance of opening the scoring in tonight's Finals game.

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 June 7.

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Best First Basket Picks Tonight - Nuggets vs. Heat Game 3

Having simulated today's Nuggets vs. Heat Game 3, our model has discovered the best NBA first basket betting picks for Wednesday.

Gabe Vincent To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 10.3%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Heat (8:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Game 3 between the Nuggets and Heat. The bet is on Gabe Vincent (MIA) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.2%.

The next two recommended plays are for Jamal Murray (0.5% edge) to score first in the Nuggets vs. Heat game, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (0.3%) to score the first basket, also in the Nuggets-Heat matchup.

Jamal Murray To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.5%
• Probability: 13.9%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Heat (8:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Wednesday's Nuggets vs. Heat game is the result of our model finding an edge of 0.5% on Jamal Murray (DEN) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Score First Basket (+1600)

• Odds: +1600 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.3%
• Probability: 6.2%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Heat (8:30PM ET)

Our next best NBA first basket bet today comes in the Nuggets vs. Heat game, where our model has found an edge of 0.3% on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN) at odds of +1600 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today's NBA First Basket Predictions - Wednesday June 7, 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 in Game 3 of Nuggets vs. Heat.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket tonight is Nikola Jokic, with a probability of 15.6%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Jamal Murray, with a 13.9% probability, and Jimmy Butler, with a 13.0% probability.

Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight - June 7, 2023

With Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Nuggets and Heat set to go down tonight, we have determined the probabiliy of each of the 10 likely starters scoring first.

• Nikola Jokic (DEN): 15.6% probability
• Jamal Murray (DEN): 13.9% probability
• Jimmy Butler (MIA): 13.0% probability
• Bam Adebayo (MIA): 12.0% probability
• Gabe Vincent (MIA): 10.3% probability
• Kevin Love (MIA): 7.6% probability
• Max Strus (MIA): 7.0% probability
• Aaron Gordon (DEN): 6.7% probability
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN): 6.2% probability

Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score 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 look out for favorable odds.

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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.

Today's NBA First Basket Picks - June 7, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Wednesday June 7 are based on thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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