Magic vs. Hawks: NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Monday)

After what I hope was a solid weekend for everyone, let’s start the week right by winning some money in first-basket bets. As always, there is a lot of variability when it comes to betting the first basket, but, keep in mind, these bets are to maximize your profit in the long run.

Here are my favorite first-basket options for tonight’s slate. And here’s a closer look at Magic vs. Hawks.

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

Paolo Banchero (+650)

In Bol Bol we trust.

While Orlando’s offense may not be the best in the game, they sure do capitalize on first buckets. Bol has been quite successful with the opening tip, winning it at a 60 percent clip with Orlando converting at a 53 percent rate. 

A forward has scored the Magic’s first basket over 50 percent of the time. Really I’m just playing the numbers here. It is tempting to pick Trae Young or any other Atlanta Hawk, but I do see a Magic player coming down with it. Banchero offers solid value with a combination of numbers which makes me feel good about this. 

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