NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Monday 1/22/2024

We have another exciting day of NBA basketball ahead of us, and we've simulated all of today's matchups 10,000 times to find the most reliable NBA first basket picks and odds for Monday, January 22, 2024.

Monday's NBA slate features big names such as Dejounte Murray, Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards, each with a high probability of opening the scoring when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the most popular options for NBA bettors to wager on, and by using Monday's data-driven NBA predictions below, you can gain an advantage over everyone else.

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 January 22.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: January 22, 2024

Thanks to simulating every one of Monday'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
Dejounte Murray (Hawks)	14.9%
Luka Doncic (Mavericks)	14.3%
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)	14.1%
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)	13.9%
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)	13.7%
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)	13.3%
Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)	13.3%
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)	13.3%
Domantas Sabonis (Kings)	13.0%
Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)	12.9%

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket across today's matchups is Dejounte Murray, with a probability of 14.9%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of scoring the first basket today are Luka Doncic, with a 14.3% probability, and Anthony Edwards, with a 14.1% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Monday, it does not always indicate they are suggested bets according to our predictive analytics model.

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

Best First Basket Picks Today: Monday 1/22/2024

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

1. Coby White To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 11.4%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Suns (9:00PM EST)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today's NBA slate, which is in the game between the Bulls and Suns. The bet is on Coby White (CHI) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.3%.

The next two suggested bets are for Kyrie Irving (2.1% edge) to score first in the Celtics vs. Mavericks game and Nikola Vucevic (2.1%) to score the first basket in the Bulls vs. Suns matchup.

2. Kyrie Irving To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 13.3%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Mavericks (8:30PM EST)

The next best NBA first basket bet for Monday comes in the Celtics vs. Mavericks game, where our model has found an edge of 2.1% on Kyrie Irving (DAL) at odds of +800 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Nikola Vucevic To Score First Basket (+750)

• Odds: +750
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 13.9%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Suns (9:00PM EST)

Our next NBA first basket bet on Monday comes in the Bulls vs. Suns game, where our model has found an edge of 2.1% on Nikola Vucevic (CHI) at odds of +750 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

4. Keegan Murray To Score First Basket (+1000)

• Odds: +1000
• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 11.2%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Kings (10:00PM EST)

The next best first basket bet for Monday's NBA action comes in the Hawks vs. Kings game, where our model has found an edge of 2.1% on Keegan Murray (SAC) at odds of +1000 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. RJ Barrett To Score First Basket (+800)

• Odds: +800
• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 12.7%
• Game: Grizzlies vs. Raptors (7:30PM EST)

Rounding out our top five NBA first basket bets for Monday is RJ Barrett (TOR) at odds of +800 in the Grizzlies vs. Raptors game. Here, our model has found an edge of 1.6% with FanDuel Sportsbook.

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: January 22, 2024

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 January 22, 2024, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks and predictions for Monday, January 22, are made after rigorous data-driven game simulations, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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