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Clippers vs. Nuggets: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Picks & Predictions (Thursday)

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There are only four games on tonight’s NBA slate. However, two of those games will be featured on TNT’s doubleheader. Every spread is six points or fewer. Therefore, we should get quality action with the four games on the slate.

Either way, I’ll be looking to bet on the first basket market tonight. And here’s a closer look at Clippers vs. Nuggets.

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Top NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Clippers vs. Nuggets

On November 25, Marcus Morris scored the first bucket after the Clippers won the tip. Both teams have been very average at earning the tip and first basket.

The Clippers have won the tip 44% of the time, while Denver has won the tip 43% of the time.

Both teams have also scored the first basket 51% of the time, but Denver has taken the first shot 54% of the time, while the Clippers have taken the first shot 51% of the time.

The Nuggets have been consistently shooting the first basket more. But Ivica Zubac beat Nikola Jokic for the tip in the first game, and I’d like to assume that will happen again.

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George likely playing in this game, Marcus Morris isn’t a great option anymore. Instead, Paul George would be the guy. George has six first baskets on the season, just one fewer than Morris.

Bet: Paul George (+650)

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