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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (2/13)

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First Baskets are the easiest way to kick off your night of betting. The goal is simple. Pick the first player to score and cash out. That makes this one of the more simple NBA bets.

Let us look at the best First Baskets for tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13. 

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Tuesday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets

(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando Magic

The last time these two teams played, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the tipoff. That means they should have the first opportunity to score a basket tonight against the Orlando Magic. The Thunder have the talent to score consistently against the Magic in this matchup. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most explosive scorers in the NBA. He can score in multiple ways, which means he has plenty of betting value tonight. The Thunder will want to get “SGA” involved early and often against the Magic.

Bet: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+500)

Boston Celtics @ Brooklyn Nets

There are two parts to First Basket betting. The first is determining who will win the first possession of the basketball game. The Celtics have won the first possession in both matchups this season. That gives them the advantage of winning it again tonight. 

Kristapas Porzingis scored first during one of the matchups against the Nets this season. He has one of the better matchups tonight. Nic Claxton struggles to defend, which means a player with Porzingis’ scoring ability will have plenty of opportunity to score early on. 

Bet: Kristaps Porzingis (+400)

Sacramento Kings @ Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have won the first possession in all three games against the Sacramento Kings this season. Tonight, the Suns should win the first possession again. Phoenix also has the talent to score the First Basket of this matchup.  

One of those talented players is Kevin Durant. The 35-year-old is one of the most talented scorers in the NBA. His size allows him to score whenever he wants. The Kings will struggle to stop him. That makes him one of the players with more betting value in this matchup. 

Bet: Kevin Durant (+450)

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