Knicks vs. Mavericks: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds & Picks (Thursday)
There are just five games on the NBA slate tonight. However, one of the five includes a Paris game between the Nets and Cavaliers.
That game will start at 2:00 pm ET on NBA TV. I won’t bet on that game, but I figured I’d remind some of you about the exciting matchup in Paris.
That said, there are four other games we can take a look at for our first basket bets. Here are our top NBA first basket scorer picks for Thursday. Below we dive into Knicks vs. Mavericks.
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Thursday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Knicks vs. Mavericks
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Knicks vs. Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have scored the first basket in 61% of games this season. They’ve also attempted the first field goal in 55% of games. However, Dallas has only won the tip in 42% of matchups.
They’re great at getting stops early, but that might not happen against the Knicks.
The Knicks have earned the tip in 56% of games and have also hit the first field goal in 61% of matchups. The Knicks have even attempted the game’s first field goal attempt in 61% of games.
While Dallas is very good at scoring in its first possession, the Knicks figure to get the ball first. That would give the Knicks a higher probability of scoring first in tonight’s game against Dallas.
New York will start with Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo, and Isaiah Hartenstein. In this lineup, it’s typically Jalen Brunson doing the early work.
Brunson has added 11 first field goals in 36 games started. He’s also added the team’s first field goal attempt in 47% of games and has hit the team’s first field goal in 31% of matchups. Brunson looks even better on paper with RJ Barrett out of the picture.
Back Brunson to score first at +480.
Bet: Jalen Brunson (+480)
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