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Magic vs. Jazz: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Friday)

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The calendar turns to Friday, but the NBA schedule never rests. We have a solid NBA slate of games. Let’s take a look at some games to find First Basket winners. And here is a closer look at Magic vs. Jazz.

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NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bets for Friday: Magic vs. Jazz

The Magic travel out to Utah to take on the Jazz amid a western road trip. It’s an interesting matchup for the Magic because the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the league at cashing First Basket props, doing so in only 25% of their games this season. With this information, I’m focusing on the Magic.

There is one particular player on Orlando who stands out here. Wendell Carter has been one of the best First Basket scorers in Orlando, as he’s done so in five of 20 starts, leading the team. His high volume of early shots, 1.0 average of the teams’ first three field goals is one of the reasons he’s been good at cashing this prop.

The matchup with Utah also makes Carter a play. Utah has given up 42% of its First Baskets to centers, nearly half. The inability to defend the post has been a problem all year for Utah, and this stat highlights that. With this matchup and Carter’s strength in this spot, he is a big play for Friday’s First Baskets.

Pick: Wendell Carter (+500)

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