Grizzlies vs. Magic: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Picks & Predictions (Thursday)
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 Grizzlies vs. Magic.
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Top NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Grizzlies vs. Magic
Anytime the Memphis Grizzlies play, there’s a good chance we’ll take a shot on one of their players to score first. Memphis has won the tip 68% of the time and has scored the first basket 70% of the time this season.
Meanwhile, the Magic have won the tip 58% of the time and have made 53% of first baskets despite taking the first shot 55% of the time.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams. The Grizzlies will likely win the tip and shoot first. I went with Dillon Brooks last night. He took the first shot for the Grizzlies but missed a three-point shot. I still think there’s value in Brooks, who has eight first shots this season and five first baskets.
Bet: Dillon Brooks (+550)
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