Bucks vs. Pelicans: NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Monday)

After what I hope was a solid weekend for everyone, let’s start the week right by winning some money in first-basket bets. As always, there is a lot of variability when it comes to betting the first basket, but, keep in mind, these bets are to maximize your profit in the long run.

Here are my favorite first-basket options for tonight’s slate. And here’s a closer look at Bucks vs. Pelicans.

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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bucks vs. Pelicans

Jrue Holiday (+550)

Brook Lopez is an opening tip machine, winning at a 74 percent clip with Milwaukee converting 57 percent of the time. If you want to bet someone in this game, pick a Buck. My choice – Holiday. 

The Bucks score first baskets from the point guard position at a 29 percent clip, Holiday should be set as a go-to guy early. Going up against Valanciunas should give Lopez the win to start and the Bucks’ offense should capitalize on their chance to score first. 

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