NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (11/13)
First baskets are always fun to try because if you hit it, it’s a big payoff. Let’s see who we have grabbing the first points of the day.
(All odds via FanDuel)
D’Angelo Russell (+900)
The Timberwolves have not carried their playoff run into this season, as they’ve started 5-8. Last season’s top offense has underwhelmed this season, and besides Rudy Gobert, their defensive abilities are low.
Minnesota has been one of the more successful teams against the tipoff, winning 69.2% this season. The ball runs through D’Angelo Russell, and he has no problem getting it going and leads the team in first-field goals and first-team field goals.
Andrew Wiggins (+460)
Are the Warriors amid a championship hangover? The defense is underperforming and is last in points allowed, and while their offense is fifth in points scored, that’s a -3 differential. Still, this offense can get rolling anytime and put on an offensive show.
They’ve got the game going recently with the first goal of seven of their last ten. Andrew Wiggins is leading the team in the first game basket and first team basket this year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+460)
The Thunder, even without their first-round pick Chet Holgreen have been better than expected, and they could contend for a playoff spot.
They’ll travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks, who have struggled with consistency throughout the season.
The Thunder have recently gotten the early advantage by winning seven out of their last ten tipoffs and converting five in the first points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been getting it going with four first points in the previous ten games.
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