First Basket Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (11/29)
There are not many NBA games tonight, but there is no quicker way to get into the action than first-basket betting. Betting the first basket is one of the most simple bets in sports betting. Pick the player to score the first basket of the basketball game to win.
Let us look into the matchups tonight to find the best first-basket bets. Do not blink, or you might miss it.
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Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been one of the worst teams getting the opening possession. The last time the Knicks won an opening tipoff was November 13th against the Thunder. That gives the Pistons the upper hand in getting the ball first tonight.
Marvin Bagley is one of the most used players in the first quarter. He typically gets the first or second shot for Detroit. Defensively the Knicks have struggled early on. The combination of open possession, early usage, and the Knick’s defense gives Bagley plenty of betting value.
First Basket: Marvin Bagley III (+600 FanDuel)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks have been the better of these teams at winning the opening possession. The Warriors do not have the height and are inconsistent during the tipoff. That will allow the Mavericks to get the first opportunity to shoot the basketball.
The Mavericks rely heavily on Luka Doncic to score. He is the best scorer on the team and one of the best in the NBA. Doncic also gets the first look before anyone else on the team. Combine those things, and Luka has the most opportunity to score first.
First Basket: Luka Doncic (+360 FanDuel)
Portland Trailblazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Both of these teams have yet to be consistent in winning the tipoff. That makes this matchup more difficult in picking the player to score the first basket. That means lower the number of units you bet, but know there is still value in this matchup.
Luke Kennard, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard are all out for the Clippers. That gives Portland the most consistency in player scoring tonight. The two players that score the most for the Trailblazers are Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons. Jerami Grant has had the hot hand lately, which means Grant will get the most looks tonight. Grant has the most opportunity tonight to score the first basket.
First Basket: Jerami Grant (+550 FanDuel)
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