NBA First Basket Betting Picks & Predictions: Hornets vs. Heat (Thursday)
The NBA usually puts together a limited four-game slate on Thursdays. That’s the case tonight after most teams ended up playing yesterday.
Each game starts at 8 pm ET or earlier. If you’re trying to waste some time before Thursday Night Football, consider playing some First Basket plays in the NBA.
I’ve added my favorite spots for tonight’s First Basket market. And here’s a closer look at Hornets vs. Heat.
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
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NBA First Basket Betting Picks & Predictions: Hornets vs. Heat
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are winning the tip at a high rate. But they’re not scoring on that first possession very often. They’ve needed 2.7 shots for their first field goal this season.
Gordon Hayward has been the best option for the Hornets. But it’s likely he’ll be out for this game. That leaves us with Terry Rozier and Mason Plumlee as the two best options for Charlotte.
Rozier is taking over one shot per the first three shots for the Hornets. He has the highest potential for Charlotte and has a first basket this season. I’ll take my chances with Rozier at +700 odds.
Bet: Terry Rozier (+700)
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