NBA First Basket Predictions Today: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game 5 [2024]

Another action-packed day of NBA Playoffs basketball is on the menu, and we've run thousands of Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game 5 simulations to find the most reliable NBA first basket predictions and odds for Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Thursday's NBA Western Conference Finals Game 5 between the Wolves and Mavs is set to showcase players such as Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns, each with a high chance of scoring the first basket when they take to the court.

NBA first basket props are one of the more popular options for basketball bettors to wager on, and by using Thursday's data-backed NBA predictions below, you can gain an edge over other bettors.

This article will provide you with a list of players that our 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 May 30.

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Who Will Score the First Basket Tonight: May 30, 2024

With Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between Minnesota and Dallas set to go down tonight, here is the probabiliy of each of the 10 expected starters opening the scoring.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket tonight is Anthony Edwards, with a probability of 13.4%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are Luka Doncic, with a 12.6% probability, and Karl-Anthony Towns, with a 11.9% probability. Remember, although this list shows the players most likely to score the first basket on Thursday, it does not necessarily mean they are recommended bets according to DimersBOT.

To increase your chances of winning when betting on NBA props, it's important to keep an eye on the best odds available.

Best First Basket Picks Tonight: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game 5

Having simulated the outcome of today's Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Game 5, our trusted predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, has found the best NBA first basket betting picks for Thursday.

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1. P.J. Washington To Score First Basket (+1400)

• Odds: +1400
• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 8.5%
• Game: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves (8:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for Thursday, which is in the game between the Mavericks and Timberwolves. The bet is on P.J. Washington (DAL) at odds of +1400 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 1.9%.

2. Daniel Gafford To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900
• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 11.1%
• Game: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves (8:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today also comes in the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game, where our model has found an edge of 1.1% on Daniel Gafford (DAL) at odds of +900 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: May 30, 2024

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All of Dimers' NBA first basket picks for Thursday, May 30, have been generated after thousands of data-driven game simulations, providing reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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