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Timberwolves vs. Rockets: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Monday)

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Let's keep 2023 going right by winning some money in first-basket bets. As always, there is a lot of variability when it comes to betting the first basket but keep in mind these bets are to maximize your profit in the long run, with some being mere lottery tickets. Here’s a closer look at Timberwolves vs. Rockets.

Last Week: 0-3 (-2.0U)
This Month: 1-8 (+1.5U)

And check out our other top picks for Monday:

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Monday's Best First Basket Prop Bets: Timberwolves vs. Rockets

Here are my favorite first-basket options for tonight's slate.

Timberwolves vs. Rockets

Now, this is obviously assuming Rudy Gobert remains out and Naz Reid starts in his place. If Reid doesn't end up starting, then it would not be the smartest to bet him to cash the first basket.

When Reid is on the floor, however, he seems to be a magnet for the first basket, scoring 20 percent of the teams’ first buckets. While it is a smaller sample size, that is still a high number, and Minnesota likes to go to their bigs early.

Facing off against Houston has its perks too. Sengun has a 34 percent tip-win rate, and Houston has the least efficient offense in the nation. I truly expect a Minnesota player to secure the first bucket, and I'm going with Reid.

If Gobert does start, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bet on him instead. This is a single-unit play. 

Bet: Naz Reid (+500)

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