#First Basket

First baskets are always fun because it's a big payoff if you hit them. Let's see who is grabbing the first score on the Sunday slate. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets The Nets climbed all the way back to the second seed with a stellar run over the last couple of months. However, they were hit with a tough blow recently, losing Kevin Durant…

First basket player prop bets are a great way to jump into NBA betting action. It's a bet that will be decided very quickly… with the first basket! You are betting on a player to score their team's first basket. If they do, you win! Let's take a look at all of today's first basket player prop odds. Player props refer to wagers that bettors can make…

Saturday brings us seven games including some really interesting matchups. Let's take a look at the games and find some First Basket plays. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat This is a really interesting game for a lot of reasons. This Saturday matinee will be a rematch between two teams that played on Thursday night where Miami won against a…

There are six games on the NBA slate tonight. Four of those six games have a spread of just three points. We're going to get some real nail-biting action in the NBA. But you can save your nails by betting on the first-basket market instead. Here are three first-basket suggestions for tonight's NBA slate. And you'll find a closer look at Bucks vs.…

There are six games on the NBA slate tonight. Four of those six games have a spread of just three points. We're going to get some real nail-biting action in the NBA. But you can save your nails by betting on the first-basket market instead. Here are three first-basket suggestions for tonight's NBA slate. And you'll find a closer look at Hornets vs.…

There are six games on the NBA slate tonight. Four of those six games have a spread of just three points. We're going to get some real nail-biting action in the NBA. But you can save your nails by betting on the first-basket market instead. Here are three first-basket suggestions for tonight's NBA slate. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City…

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Let's take a look at Friday's NBA action to find some First Basket prop winners. Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder The Washington Wizards have been really hot when it comes to cashing in on First Basket props recently. I love them to cash again here and there are two players that I'm targeting, Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to Syracuse.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. The Nets are well placed in the Eastern Conference with a 25-13 record despite having their 12-game winning run ended by a 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. They will…

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First basket player prop bets are a great way to jump into NBA betting action. It's a bet that will be decided very quickly… with the first basket! You are betting on a player to score their team's first basket. If they do, you win! Let's take a look at all of today's first basket player prop odds. Player props refer to wagers that bettors can make…

Let's take a look at Friday's slate of NBA games to find some First Basket props. The Wizards square off with Charlotte in this Southeast Division matchup. When it comes to First Basket props I'm going to be targeting the Wizards. They have been one of the best teams at cashing this prop all season and especially in the last ten games. They've…

The NBA season pushes on, as do we sports betters. Let's look at the final Friday slate of 2022 to find some first basket plays. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors The Raptors have fought with injuries all season, and it hasn't been often they've had a full complement in the lineup. Friday, they may still be…

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If you like betting quick hitters, this market is for you. Tonight, we'll be wagering on multiple first-basket scorers in NBA. All you've got to do is turn the TV on for the first bucket, and you'll know if you've won or lost your bet. It's kind of like those NRFI bets in the MLB. Let's get after it! Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons The Magic have…

First basket player prop bets are a great way to jump into NBA betting action. It's a bet that will be decided very quickly… with the first basket! You are betting on a player to score their team's first basket. If they do, you win! Let's take a look at all of today's first basket player prop odds. Player props refer to wagers that bettors can make…

Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the New Orleans Pelicans. NBA First Basket breaks down some of his favorite NBA plays of the day and will track all his bets in The Action Network app. The Indiana Pacers travel south to New Orleans, LA to take on the Pelicans Monday night. Jonas Valanciunas (44% opening-tip win…

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Tonight we get our last NBA action before Christmas Day. Let's look at the Friday slate and find some first-basket prop winners. And here's a closer look at Spurs vs. Magic. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Spurs will be playing the second night of a road back-to-back while the Magic will look to build on a hot streak. Both of these teams…

Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: rae Young #11 and De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Atlanta Hawks. The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks go head-to-head Friday and the matchup features two first scorer props with betting value. NBA First Basket has two prop picks - Trae Young and De'Andre Hunter - one with+900 odds to score the first…

The 2022-23 NBA Season starts on Tuesday with a pair of marquee games: the Philadelphia 76'ers vs the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers vs the World Champion Golden State Warriors. The Portland Trail Blazers, along with the other 26 NBA franchises, have to wait another day to start, but SBNation's official sportsbook partner DraftKings has…

If you love basketball, then you love Wednesdays. We've got a loaded slate of games, including an exciting matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks will look to extend their win streak to nine home games against the Toronto Raptors. We'll make things quick and easy today. Here are my favorite…

Let's take a look at the Saturday NBA schedule to find some First Basket prop winners. In this matchup in Miami, there's one player I have my eye on for First Basket, Bam Adebayo. Based on First Basket data, Miami players aren't always a strong play, only scoring the first field goal in 34.6% of games this season, however, I like this matchup a…

We've got another two-game slate in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks will debut against the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Los Angeles Clippers will start their season against the Los Angeles Lakers. We'll look to identify the two first scorers in each game. I've got options for both games. Read below to find out where the value is in tonight's First…

Let's take a look at the Saturday slate of NBA games to find First Basket prop winners. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Heat and Spurs square off on Saturday in a matchup that features one of the worst teams at cashing First Basket props in the league, Miami. On the season they've managed to score the first field goal in only 9 of 30…

The NBA's opening week continues on with a full Saturday slate of games. Let's take a look at the board and find some First Basket props. Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls After a big offseason move to add Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers have high hopes on the season. They brought him in to add an extra gear to an offense that stalled out in key…

NBA First Basket breaks down why he's betting Julius Randle and RJ Barrett to score the first basket in tonight's Knicks vs. Bulls matchup. NBA First Basket will break down some of his favorite NBA plays of the day here, and will track all his bets in The Action Network app. The New York Knicks are in Chicago to face the Bulls on Friday night.…

Let's take a look at Friday's slate of NBA games and find some First Basket prop winners. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) For the whole season, both of these teams have been pretty poor at scoring first baskets. More recently though the Kings have had success. They've had one of the better offenses in the league and against a poor defense…

NBA First Basket breaks down the best bets to score first in Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets. NBA First Basket will break down some of his favorite NBA plays of the day here, and will track all his bets in The Action Network app. Denver hosts Golden State in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Nikola Jokic has won eight of…

Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Luka Doncic #77 and Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks. NBA First Basket will break down some of his favorite NBA plays of the day here, and will track all his bets in The Action Network app. The Oklahoma City Thunder make the short trip to Dallas to take on the Mavericks who are on the second leg…

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There are only three NBA games tonight, but there is no quicker way to get into the action than first-basket betting. Betting the first basket is one of the most simple bets in sports betting. Pick the player to score the first basket of the basketball game to win. The Detroit Pistons have been one of the worst teams in the NBA at winning the…

The NBA dropped the ball today. There's only one NBA game on the slate: the Dallas Mavericks against the 5-18 Detroit Pistons. But at least we can evaluate one game and find value. I'll be looking for the first-basket scorer. Therefore, I'll predict two players from both teams that I believe can score first. Let's get to it! (Odds courtesy…

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Wednesdays are always the most exciting days of the week in the NBA. There are 13 games on the slate with many intriguing matchups. However, we've got you covered if you're looking for a few quick bets. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Lakers will play a home game against the Blazers. They've won the tip and scored first in five of their…

Wednesdays are always the most exciting days of the week in the NBA. There are 13 games on the slate with many intriguing matchups. However, we've got you covered if you're looking for a few quick bets. I've added multiple first-basket bets to consider for tonight's incredible NBA slate below. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The New Orleans…

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we can focus again on making money with some first-basket bets. There is a loaded slate tonight which means plenty of options. When identifying the first basket options, many factors come into play. I do my best to identify the best value options that actually have a chance of cashing. Keep in mind there…

HCU scores the first basket of the second half, but Noah Carter converts a layup to answer right back. Mizzou is on an 8-0 run, utilizing a pair of dunks and layups to swarm the paint. There may not be a better example of the Mizzou defense's sheer impact than the steal from DeAndre Gholston, following an HCU defensive rebound, that resulted in a…

Tonight, your Los Angeles Lakers will once again spar with the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center, in the second night of two back-to-back bouts and the third game between the two teams since last weekend. The team may be missing its current season MVP, Anthony Davis, who apparently is dealing with a new injury. Before the action tips off at 5 p.m.…

We're back with a huge slate in the NBA tonight. It's a 12-game slate, including two games that will be featured on ESPN. We'll be looking to bet on the first basket scorer in a few games tonight. I've narrowed our options and picked my three best bets for the night. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Over the last ten games, the Atlanta Hawks…

Cole Burston/Getty Images. Pictured: Dejounte Murray #5 and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks. NBA First Basket will break down some of his favorite NBA plays of the day here, and will track all his bets in The Action Network app. The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Atlanta Hawks Monday night. Clint Capela (38% opening-tip win rate) will be…

With Thanksgiving later this week, I hope everyone takes time to remember what you're thankful for. I am thankful for bets and parlays that cash. Here are my best first-basket bets for tonight's slate. I'm feeling a bit riskier here to start, but with good reason. Bol has won 75 percent of opening tips over the last two seasons with Orlando cashing…

First baskets are always fun because if you hit, it's a big payoff. Let's see who we have grabbing the first score of the day. (All odds via FanDuel) Miami has not gotten off to a great start on this four-game road trip, as they've dropped the first two games. They head into Cleveland to face the Cavaliers that have been struggling lately, losing…

First basket player prop bets are a great way to jump into NBA betting action. It's a bet that will be decided very quickly… with the first basket! You are betting on a player to score their team's first basket. If they do, you win! Let's take a look at our favorite first basket player prop bet picks for tonight. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel) It will…

Let's take a look at the Friday NBA slate and find some First Basket prop plays. The Magic travel to Chicago on Friday in a matchup with the Bulls. Orlando isn't going to win many games this year, but they've been effective on First Basket props. Early on in the season, Orlando was finding Paolo Banchero, but with him out others have stepped up.…