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NBA Playoffs First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (5/2)

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There are two NBA playoff games tonight. The quickest way to get into the action is first-basket betting. Betting the first basket is one of the simplest bets in sports betting. Pick the player to score the first basket of the basketball game to win.

Let us look into the matchups tonight to find the best first-basket bets. Do not blink, or you might miss it.

Tuesday’s Best NBA First Basket Bets

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat 

The first piece to betting on who will score the first basket is selecting the team who wins the first possession. Tonight that team is the Miami Heat. They have won three out of five of the first possessions. That includes the first game in this playoff series. The Heat are playing their best basketball right now. That gives them the upside.

Jimmy Butler is playing the best basketball in the playoffs right now. Bettors saw this in the bubble a few years ago and are seeing it again this year. Butler has a betting value of +600. That means bettors can take advantage of his success tonight. Miami will lean on him tonight to beat the Knicks. Right now, he is doubtful. Hold on until they release his game time status before placing the bet.

First Basket: Jimmy Butler (+600 FanDuel)

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

This series will be one of the more exciting playoff series to watch. These teams split the first possession during the regular season. That means both teams have a chance to win the tipoff tonight. Bettors can rely on who consistently scores to find the best betting odds.

That player is Klay Thompson. Klay has scored three out of the four first baskets when playing the Los Angeles Lakers. Consistency is a crucial component of first-basket betting. That is what Klay has. Klay has plenty of betting value tonight.

First Basket: Klay Thompson (+650 FanDuel)

Also, take a look at our other best bets for Tuesday:


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