Warriors vs. Spurs: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Friday)
The calendar turns to Friday, but the NBA schedule never rests. We have a solid NBA slate of games. Let’s take a look at some games to find First Basket winners. And here is a closer look at Warriors vs. Spurs.
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NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bets for Friday: Warriors vs. Spurs
This game will be played in front of the largest crowd ever for an NBA game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It isn’t much of a matchup on paper, but I like two angles for First Basket.
Steph Curry returned to the lineup on Tuesday. The Warriors will continue to look to get him back into the flow of the offense. However, for First Basket, I like another player. Klay Thompson leads the Warriors in first-field goals. In Steph’s absence, he was on fire with First Baskets and scored the Warriors’ first field goal in five of his last seven starts. In addition, the Spurs give up a whopping 29% of First Baskets to shooting guards. It is a great spot and a great matchup to ride Klay Thompson.
On the Spurs’ side, I have a play too. Much like Thompson, this is a solid matchup play. Golden State gives up a crazy 35% of their First Baskets to centers, and with Jakob Poeltl in the lineup, he’s a must-play. Since his return to the lineup, he’s led the Spurs in first field goals, scoring the team’s first field goal in four of nine starts. With all of the youth and injuries in the San Antonio lineup, Poeltl is a steady presence. This incredible matchup makes this a must-play.
Pick: Klay Thompson (+550) & Jakob Poeltl (+750)
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