Bucks vs. Spurs: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds & Picks (Thursday)
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There are only two games on the entire slate tonight, including the Bucks-Spurs and Nuggets-Warriors. Therefore, I’ve added first basket plays for both matchups. Here is a closer look at Bucks vs. Spurs.
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Thursday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Bucks vs. Spurs
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Bucks vs. Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are bad in a lot of areas. Scoring first isn’t one of them.
The Spurs have added a 58% tip-win rate and have scored the first basket in 65% of games this season. They’ve also attempted the first field goal in 48% of matchups and have only needed 1.6 field goals attempted to score the first field goal.
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have won the tip 58% of the time, too. But they’ve scored the first field goal in 45% of games despite adding the first field goal attempt in 55% of matchups.
It’s taken the Bucks nearly two shots to score their first field goal this season.
The Spurs will likely have a lineup of Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones, Julian Champagnie, and Jeremy Sochan.
Champagnie has started only nine games this season. But in those nine games, he’s got the first field goal in six games. Champagnie has added the team’s first field goal attempt in 56% of games and has scored the team’s first field goal in 67% of games started.
At +950, I’ll gladly take Champagnie here.
Bet: Julian Champagnie (+950)
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