Rockets vs. Mavericks: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions (Thursday)
We’ve got a six-game slate for tonight’s NBA action. That’s more than we usually get on a Thursday. So let’s take advantage and bet on a few first-basket options.
It’s always fun betting on these quick hitters. And here’s a closer look at Rockets vs. Mavericks.
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Top NBA First Basket Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rockets vs. Mavericks
The Mavericks and Rockets are playing their third game against one another.
The Mavericks won the tip in both games, yet, the Rockets scored the first basket in both. Kevin Porter Jr. and Alperen Sengun added the two first baskets against Dallas.
Neither team is truly effective when it comes to the tip. Houston has won the tip 35% of the time, while Dallas has won it 37% of the time.
But since the Mavericks got the ball first in both previous games, I’ll back the Mavericks to win the tip and score first. The best option is Luka Doncic, who has three first baskets on six first shots.
Bet: Luka Doncic (+470)
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