Pelicans vs. Jazz: NBA First Basket Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Thursday)
There are only four games on tonight’s NBA slate. Therefore, we’ve only got four games to choose from to find the first basket scorers tonight.
I’ve reviewed all the data and found my most confident long-shot first-basket plays for tonight. And here’s a closer look at Pelicans vs. Jazz.
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Top NBA First Basket Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Pelicans vs. Jazz
These two teams have met twice this year. The Pelicans scored the first basket in both games after winning the tip.
The Jazz have only scored the first basket 27% of the game while winning the tip only 30% of the game. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have scored the first basket in 56% of games and have won the tip in 44% of games.
New Orleans should be able to earn another first tip and shoot the first shot of the game. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum have already added first baskets against the Jazz.
Ingram has a higher percentage on the first shots being scored. But he won’t be playing. So we’ll settle for CJ McCollum to score the first basket at +750.
Bet: CJ McCollum (+750)
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