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NBA First Basket Predictions for Wednesday Include Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown [5/14/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert analysis on Wednesday's NBA first basket market.
This Wednesday, May 14th, it's time for an action-packed day of NBA action, headlined by the Knicks' matchup against the Celtics at 7:00PM ET.
After evaluating Wednesday's NBA simulation results this morning (see Dimers Pro for full access), our data experts have revealed their best first basket bet of the day.
Get 20% off Dimers Pro with code 20BASKETBALL Get Dimers Pro Additionally, this article reveals the NBA players our predictive analytics model has selected as having the highest probability of scoring the first basket in their respective matchups on Wednesday.
Let's dive into today's NBA first basket news and updates.
NBA Players to Watch Today
Based on the most recent latest NBA Injury Report, Wednesday's NBA games are expected to feature big names such as Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown and Jalen Brunson, each with a high probability of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.
Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight? [NBA Cheat Sheet for May 14, 2025]
Thanks to simulating Wednesday's NBA games 10,000 times each, Dimers has determined the list of players most likely to score the first basket in their respective games.
| Player (Team) | First Basket Probability |
|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) | 15.3% |
| Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | 14.6% |
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | 14.6% |
| Julius Randle (Timberwolves) | 12.8% |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis (Warriors) | 12.4% |
| Derrick White (Celtics) | 12.3% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) | 11.7% |
| Buddy Hield (Warriors) | 11.4% |
| Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves) | 10.5% |
| Mikal Bridges (Knicks) | 9.2% |
According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket in any of today's games is Anthony Edwards, with a probability of 15.3%.
Following Edwards closely, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Jaylen Brown at 14.6% and Jalen Brunson at 14.6%.
Dimers Pro Pick of the Day: NBA First Basket [Wednesday, 5/14/2025]
Having simulated the outcome of today's NBA slate thousands of times, our independent predictive analytics model has found the best NBA first basket betting pick for Wednesday.
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Buddy Hield To Score First Basket
- Odds: +1200
- Edge: 3.7%
- Probability: 11.4%
- Matchup: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET)
Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate in the game between the Warriors and Timberwolves. The bet is on Buddy Hield (GSW) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, with an edge of 3.7% according to our analysis.
Not only does Hield present an edge according to our model, but him is also among our top 10 most likely first basket scorers for today, as noted in the list above.
Closer Look at Today's First Basket Props
NBA first basket props have become one of the more popular betting options for basketball bettors. By using Wednesday's data-driven NBA predictions, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.
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NBA Schedule for Today [5/14/2025]
- Knicks vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
- Warriors vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)
For more betting guides, check out Wednesday's NBA best bets and our NBA player prop picks for Wednesday.
Tonight's NBA First Basket Picks: May 14, 2025
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 May 14, 2025. Automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting, while human editing and quality control ensure the content meets our editorial standards.
All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Wednesday, May 14, have been generated after thousands of data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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