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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (11/15)

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There are eight opportunities to hit a first-basket bet in tonight’s NBA slate.

I’ve added my two favorites below and I’m hoping to hit at least one of them. If we can do that, we’ll earn some profit mid-week in the NBA.

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Wednesday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have only won the tip in 18% of games, but they’ve still scored the first field goal in 45% of games and taken the game’s first field goal attempt in 36% of games.

They’ll face the Magic, who have won the tip in 44% of games. Orlando has scored the first field goal in 50% of games but has only attempted the game’s first field goal in 30%. The Magic haven’t consistently scored first despite earning the tip more frequently.

But that changes tonight.

The Bulls are without DeMar DeRozan and could be without other starters like Patrick Williams (although he’s probable). Orlando has the better scoring options, especially if they get the ball first.

Markelle Fultz hasn’t held back this season. He’s attempted 40% of the team’s first field goal but hasn’t made a first basket shot this season. With Fultz out due to an injury, the Magic should be more efficient early. Goga Bitadze has started in four games this season and has added the team’s first field goal attempt in two of those four games.

At +850, there’s lots of value there, especially with Fultz out.

Bet: Goga Bitadze (+850) 

Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers

The Kings have only won the tip in 11% of games this season. But despite only winning the tip 11% of the time, the Kings have scored the first field goal in 67% of games.

They’re due for some regression. After all, the Kings haven’t even taken the game’s first field goal attempt in half of their games this year.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have won the tip in 60% of games and scored the first field goal in 50% of matchups. That type of rate is much more sustainable. Los Angeles has taken the first shot in all 60% of games where they’ve won the tip.

Anthony Davis has taken 33% of the team’s first shots this year. He’s also made the team’s first field goal in 22% of games and has nailed the first basket twice this year. Austin Reaves is the only player with more first-shot attempts, but he’ll likely come off the bench with Cam Reddish getting the start.

Grab Anthony Davis to score first tonight.

Bet: Anthony Davis (+350)

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