Hawks vs. 76ers: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions (Monday)

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we can focus again on making money with some first-basket bets. There is a loaded slate tonight which means plenty of options. When identifying the first basket options, many factors come into play. I do my best to identify the best value options that actually have a chance of cashing. Keep in mind there are some long odds here, so you won't cash too often. But in the long run, it should be a positive expected value.

Here are my favorite first-basket options for tonight's slate. And let’s take a closer look at my pick for Hawks vs. 76ers.

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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Hawks vs. 76ers

Dejounte Murray (+600)
I'm in between Murray and Trae Young here. This is also semi-dependent on Joel Embiid's status.

When Harrell has taken the tips for Philadelphia, he's done an abysmal job, winning just 14 percent of the time. Even when the 76ers do take down the opening tip, they capitalize at the same rate as a coin flip.

Murray and Young are the clear go-to, high-usage guys here and Philadelphia has allowed 26 percent of opponents’ first baskets to come from the shooting guard position. Especially if Embiid is out, hammer one of the Hawks here.

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