NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (3/29)
Weâve got a huge slate in the NBA tonight featuring 10 games. There are a few games Iâm eyeing in the first-basket market.
Letâs get right to it. All we need to do is win one of three to earn some profit tonight.
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Wednesdayâs Best First Basket Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks have won the tip in 65% of games this year. Meanwhile, the Pacers have won the tip in just 32% of games this season. These teams have played in three games this year, and Milwaukee has won the tip in every single one of those games.
Although the Pacers added one first basket against the Bucks, there is a much higher probability that the Bucks get the ball first and take the first shot. So, of course, youâd want to be backing the Bucks to score first.
Brook Lopez has attempted 10 first shots for the Bucks this season. Heâs also drained nine first baskets. Heâs tied with Jrue Holiday for most first shots this season and has more first baskets than everyone but Giannis.
Letâs try Lopez in this spot.
Bet: Brook Lopez (+500)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Dallas Mavericks have only won the tip in 32% of games this season. Theyâve also scored the first basket in just 38% of games.
On the other hand, the 76ers have won the tip in 45% of games. But theyâve been so good defensively that the 76ers have added 64% of first baskets this season. Philadelphia essentially scores the first basket in two of every three games. The Mavericks score the first basket in only one of three games.
Earlier this year, the 76ers won the tip and scored first. It was Joel Embiid scoring first in that game. Heâs added 19 first baskets this season and has attempted 12 first shots. But Embiid is doubtful for tonightâs game. Therefore, Iâll roll with Tobias Harris, who has nine first baskets this season.
Bet: Tobias Harris (+450)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have only won the tip in 27% of games this season. Theyâre among the worst teams at earning the ball first this year.
On the other hand, the Lakers have won the tip in 65% of games.
With LeBron James expected to be back in the starting lineup tonight, itâs only fitting to take LeBron to score first. Heâs attempted nine first shots and has made seven first baskets this season. Even with Jamss out of the lineup, Anthony Davis has taken just eight first shots throughout the season.
Back LeBron.
Bet: LeBron James (+500)
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