#First Baskets

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We've got a massive NBA slate on the horizon tonight. There will be a total of 10 different players that will score the first baskets tonight. It's our job to find a few of them. Here are my favorite first-basket bets in the NBA. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Boston Celtics have won the tip 60% of the time and have scored the first…

First baskets are always fun to try because if you hit it, it's a big payoff. Let's see who we have grabbing the first points of the day. (All odds via FanDuel) D'Angelo Russell ( +900) The Timberwolves have not carried their playoff run into this season, as they've started 5-8. Last season's top offense has underwhelmed this season, and besides…

Let's take a look at the Friday slate and find some First Basket prop plays. And here's a closer look at Kings at Lakers. The Lakers have struggled mightily to start the season. They'll likely be without LeBron James in this matchup, which doesn't bode well for LA. Luckily we're not picking against the spread here. The Lakers have surprisingly been…

Let's take a look at the Friday slate and find some First Basket prop plays. This is perhaps the most exciting game on the schedule for Friday. Both of these teams have been rolling since the start of the season, led by prolific offenses. I'm going to focus on the home team, Boston, for the First Basket prop. They've been the best team offensively…

The NBA usually puts together a limited four-game slate on Thursdays. That's the case tonight after most teams ended up playing yesterday. Each game starts at 8 pm ET or earlier. If you're trying to waste some time before Thursday Night Football, consider playing some First Basket plays in the NBA. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Dallas…

After a 24-hour break from the NBA, we've got plenty of exciting matchups tonight. If you're one of those who like to get bets over with early, we've got the market for you. We'll look at first-basket options, meaning we'll try to bet on the first player to score a basket in a few games tonight. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Detroit Pistons…

After a 24-hour break from the NBA, we've got plenty of exciting matchups tonight. If you're one of those who like to get bets over with early, we've got the market for you. We'll look at first-basket options, meaning we'll try to bet on the first player to score a basket in a few games tonight. Here are a few potential options for tonight's NBA…

The NBA only has a two-game slate on the horizon tonight. Luckily, Houston and Philadelphia aren't playing in the NBA tonight. Philadelphia and Houston are playing a Game 5 in the MLB World Series and will play in Thursday Night Football simultaneously. I feel for those fans. I hope most of you have multiple televisions. Anyway, with the two-game…

We've got an excellent slate in the NBA tonight. But if you don't have the patience to watch a complete game, I've got the bets for you. I'm looking at three players to score the first basket in their respective games. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Shaedon Sharpe I've got to give at least one long shot. The Portland Trail Blazers have won…

We've got an excellent slate in the NBA tonight. But if you don't have the patience to watch a complete game, I've got the bets for you. I'm looking at three players to score the first basket in their respective games. Here are three potential options for tonight's NBA First Basket market. (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) Jrue Holiday The…

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) Boston…

We've got a four-game slate in the NBA tonight. That means there will only be four different players earning the first basket in a game tonight. It's our job to figure out who those players will be. Here are our best bets for the first basket market in the NBA for October 27. And here's a closer look at our favorite first basket scorer prop bet…

We've got a four-game slate in the NBA tonight. That means there will only be four different players earning the first basket in a game tonight. It's our job to figure out who those players will be. Here are our best bets for the first basket market in the NBA for October 27. Kevin Durant Dating back to the middle of October last year, the Brooklyn…

We've got a four-game slate in the NBA tonight. That means there will only be four different players earning the first basket in a game tonight. It's our job to figure out who those players will be. Here are our best bets for the first basket market in the NBA for October 27. And here's a closer look at our favorite first basket scorer prop bet…

We've got a four-game slate in the NBA tonight. That means there will only be four different players earning the first basket in a game tonight. It's our job to figure out who those players will be. Here are our best bets for the first basket market in the NBA for October 27. And here's a closer look at our favorite first basket scorer prop bet…

NBA First Basket gives his two favorite first-scorer props for tonight's matchup between the Celtics and Bulls. 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 Bulls host the Celtics Monday evening in Chicago. Al Horford is off of the injury report (as of…