NBA First Basket Predictions Today - Saturday 5/6/23

It's time for a action-packed day of NBA Playoffs action, and we've run thousands of simulations to find the best NBA first basket picks for you on Saturday May 6, 2023.

NBA first basket props have become one of the most popular options for NBA fans to bet on, and by using Saturday's predictions below, you can gain an advantage over other bettors.

The top online sportsbooks throughout the nation offer odds on NBA first basket scorers, and by utilizing our state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has identified where the best value lies on Saturday 5/6.

Saturday's NBA Playoffs action is set to showcase players such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and D'Angelo Russell, each with a high probability of scoring first when they take to the court.

Here, we will provide you with a list of players that our basketball 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 May 6.

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Best NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bets - Saturday 5/6/23

After simulating today's NBA Playoffs action thousands of times, our model has discovered the best NBA first basket betting picks for Saturday.

JaMychal Green To Score First Basket (+1200)

• Odds: +1200 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 10.4%
• Game: Warriors vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET)

Our model has identified the best NBA first basket bet for today, which is in the game between the Warriors and Lakers. The bet is on JaMychal Green (GSW) at odds of +1200 with FanDuel Sportsbook, and our model has found an edge of 2.7%.

The next two recommended bets are for D'Angelo Russell (1.0% edge) to score first in the Warriors vs. Lakers game, and Stephen Curry (0.9%) to score the first basket, also in the Warriors-Lakers matchup.

D'Angelo Russell To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 11%
• Game: Warriors vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET)

The next best NBA first basket bet for today comes in the Warriors vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 1.0% on D'Angelo Russell (LAL) at odds of +900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Stephen Curry To Score First Basket (+650)

• Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.9%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET)

Our next best NBA first basket bet today comes in the Warriors vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.9% on Stephen Curry (GSW) at odds of +650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Draymond Green To Score First Basket (+1900)

• Odds: +1900 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Edge: 0.1%
• Probability: 5.1%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET)

Our next best first basket bet for today's NBA action comes in the Warriors vs. Lakers game, where our model has found an edge of 0.1% on Draymond Green (GSW) at odds of +1900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tonight's NBA First Basket Predictions - Saturday May 6, 2023

In addition to presenting the best NBA first basket bets today, Dimers.com has also found the most likely players to score the first basket on Saturday.

According to our data-driven analysis, the most likely NBA player to score the first basket today is Stephen Curry, with a probability of 14.2%.

Additionally, the players with the next highest likelihood of cashing your first basket bets are LeBron James, with a 13.3% probability, and D'Angelo Russell, with a 11.0% probability.

NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions Today - May 6, 2023

• Stephen Curry (GSW): 14.2% probability
• LeBron James (LAL): 13.3% probability
• D'Angelo Russell (LAL): 11.0% probability
• Anthony Davis (LAL): 10.9% probability
• Klay Thompson (GSW): 10.8% probability
• JaMychal Green (GSW): 10.4% probability
• Andrew Wiggins (GSW): 9.5% probability
• Austin Reaves (LAL): 8.0% probability
• Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL): 6.8% probability
• Draymond Green (GSW): 5.1% probability

Keep in mind that this list only shows the players with the highest probability of scoring the first basket on Saturday, which does not necessarily indicate that DimersBOT recommends betting on them.

To increase your chances of winning, it's important to look out for favorable odds.

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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 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 6, 2023

All of Dimers' NBA first basket predictions for Saturday May 6 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations per matchup, giving you reliable and accurate NBA predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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