First Basket betting is the easiest way to kick off your night of betting. The goal is simple. Pick the first player to score and cash out. That makes this one of the more simple NBA bets.
Let us look at the best first baskets for tonight.
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Tuesday’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
There are two parts of First Basket betting. The first piece is picking the team to win the first possession. The Knicks have the best chance to win the first possession in this game. That gives them the advantage at scoring the first basket of this matchup against Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson has transformed his game into one of the elite scorers in the NBA. He has scored the First Basket in two of the three games. That first basket is because the Knicks try to get him involved early and often. Bettors can use that to their advantage during this matchup tonight.
Pick: Jalen Brunson (+450)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won all three first possessions against the Los Angeles Clippers this season. That means they should have the first opportunity to score points tonight against the Clippers. The Timberwolves have enough talent to score the first bucket of the night.
Anthony Edwards has taken over the Minnesota Timberwolves scoring with Karl-Anthony Towns out. The Timberwolves will want to lean on him and get him involved early. The odds are phenomenal for Edwards, who can take over on offense if needed.
Pick: Anthony Edwards (+500)
Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings
The only time these teams played this season, the Milwaukee Bucks won the first possession of their game. Brook Lopez should win the first possession again tonight. He has the size and athleticism to dominate the tipoff.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the toughest players to defend. The Bucks will want to get him involved early with his ability to score in the paint. He can consistently score at the rim. That makes him a highly valued player that bettors will want to keep an eye on tonight.
Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+280)
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