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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (12/5)

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First-basket betting is the fastest way to get into the NBA action. Bet on the player to score first, get it right, and cash out. 

Let us look at the best first baskets for tonight. 

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Monday’s Best NBA Bets

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook

New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks

The first part of first-basket betting is picking a team that gets the ball first. Tonight, that team is the Milwaukee Bucks. They have the size and athleticism to get the ball and maintain possession. 

I like the style of play that the Bucks have. They play a lot of pick and roll with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. That will give one of them the first opportunity tonight. Damian Lillard has more betting value. That means he is a good play for tonight’s matchup against the Knicks. 

Bet: Damian Lillard +550 @ Caesars

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

These teams have each won a first possession against each other this season. That means either team could have the first shot tonight. I think the Phoenix Suns have been more consistent this year. That gives them the best chance of scoring first. 

Kevin Durant has dominated this matchup this season. The Suns will continue to get the ball to him until the Lakers can find some way to slow down Durant. That opportunity will give him betting value tonight. Tonight's play is one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA. 

Bet: Kevin Durant +480 @ Caesars

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