NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (3/3)
The unofficial second half is upon us in the NBA, as we're reaching the home stretch. We have a small slate but some great First Basket props to look for this Sunday, Feb. 25.
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Sunday's Best NBA First Basket Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics
The Celtics have been the best team all season, and they are coming in winners of ten straight. The Warriors are coming in playing very well, winning 11 of their last 13, but only four of those wins are against teams over .500.
Boston has been one of the best First Basket teams in the league over the last few years, and they currently have the second-best First Basket percentage.
Brown has been one of the better First Basket scorers in the league, and his 12 lead the team, with the Warriors allowing a high percentage of first baskets to Shooting Guards.
Pick: Jaylen Brown (+425)
Dallas Mavericks at Philadelphia 76ers
This is a matchup of two teams going in different directions.
The Mavericks are 8-3 over their last 11, finally healthy, and with the moves they've made, they're on the rise. On the other side, the 76ers have been abysmal without Joel Embiid and are 5-12 in their last 17 games.
The Mavs hold the significant First Basket advantage at 63%-47%. The lack of low post presence from Philly is going to make Dereck Lively II a focal point in this game, and his seven first baskets are second on the team.
Pick: Dereck Lively II (+600)
Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors
The Raptors are in a rebuilding process, and while they have a chance to get into the Play-In tournament, they don't have the talent to make any noise.
The one thing they've been very good at is getting the first basket as they're 67% leads the league. They are taking on one of the league's worst overall teams, but the Hornets have the second-highest First Basket percentage allowed.
Jakob Poeltl is second on the team in First Baskets, and the Hornets have allowed the most first baskets to Centers, and the positions aren't close.
Pick: Jakob Poeltl (+425)
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