NBA First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Clippers vs. Rockets (Monday)
Betting on a first basket is always exciting to wager. There is a lot of variabilities when it comes to who scores first but looking at trends and stats, there are a lot of options when it comes to betting the first basket. Here are my top picks for the day. And here’s a closer look at Clippers vs. Rockets.
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NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Clippers vs. Rockets
Paul George (+650)
When looking at the other options in this Clippers-Rockets game, George is the clear go-to at a juicy +650. The Rockets rank 26th in offensive efficiency and I don’t exactly see Kevin Porter Jr. or Jalen Green as someone to get it done early on, even though the books like them both over George.
The Clippers guard has been doing it all of late in Los Angeles, scoring at least 26 points in six of their last seven games with over 20 shots taken in five of those contests. While LA’s offense isn’t anything to write home about, George can get a basket when needed, so I’m riding him for this first-basket bet.
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