Pelicans vs. Jazz: First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Tuesday)

There are five NBA games tonight, and there is no quicker way to get into the action than first-basket betting. Betting the first basket is one of the most simple bets in sports betting. Pick the player to score the first basket of the basketball game to win.

Here are three best first-basket bets tonight. And below is a closer look at Pelicans vs. Jazz.

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

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First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Pelicans vs. Jazz

Both of these teams have been fantastic through the beginning of the season. Most bettors thought both the Jazz and Pelicans would struggle. They proved them wrong by being two of the top teams in the NBA. 

The reason for the Pelicans’ success is Zion Williamson. He averages 25 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. That means he is a force to reckon with this season. That combination of consistency and determination is what bettors want to see with a first-basket scorer. 

First Basket: Zion Williamson (+420)

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