Top NBA First Basket Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (12/2)

Super Bowl weekend arrives packing plenty of gifts in the prop department, and there are a few available at top-rated sportsbooks featuring cross-sports props for action taking place on Sunday in the NBA and in "the Big Game. Yes, you read that correctly. You can bet on an outcome in Super Bowl 58 combined with, or against something in a completely…

The Washington Wizards, Kristaps Porzingis included, take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET. In his last game, a 122-112 loss against the Magic, Porzingis put up 30 points, six rebounds and two blocks. If you'd like to make predictions on Porzingis' performance, we break down his available prop bets, using stats and trends,…

The Washington Wizards, with Kristaps Porzingis, face the Atlanta Hawks at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday. Porzingis, in his most recent game, had 24 points and seven rebounds in a 119-117 win over the Pistons. If you'd like to place a wager on Porzingis' props, we look at his available ones, providing some stats and trends, below. Looking to bet on one…

Kristaps Porzingis' Washington Wizards take on the Chicago Bulls at 3:30 PM ET on Sunday. Last time out, which was on February 24, Porzingis posted 23 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a 115-109 loss versus the Knicks. With prop bets in place for Porzingis, let's break down some stats and trends to assist you in making good picks. Looking to…

We're looking to hit a first-basket bet finally. We've been cold recently, despite picking the right teams to score first. I'm feeling optimistic today, though! The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the tip over the Pistons in both previous games against one another. However, the Pistons still scored first in both of those games. Still, times have…

Our plays were a bit sideways yesterday. I grabbed Kristaps Porzingis to score the first basket in the Wizards game. That game was postponed. I also added Rudy Gobert to score the first basket for the Timberwolves, and he was officially ruled out of the game an hour prior. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid scored the first basket for the 76ers but not for the…

Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images. Pictured: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6), guard Bradley Beal (3). 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 Washington Wizards continue their road trip through the South Monday…

When the Wizards and Jazz meet tonight, both teams could be down a big. That vacated frontcourt has us locking in on Lauri Markkanen in our NBA player props tonight - read more below. It's a light night in the NBA, with just a doubleheader on the schedule for basketball prop bettors to sort through, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of value…

We've got a loaded slate in the NBA tonight. There are 10 games to choose from, with every spread sitting at single digits. But we're not too worried about the outcome of every game tonight. Instead, we'll focus on the first basket scorer. Here are our other top picks for Wednesday: We'll be tracking out first-basket bets below, starting…

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…

With an eight-game NBA slate tonight, there are plenty of games to watch and wager on. Tonight, we'll be looking at the first-basket market. If a game starts at 7:30, you'll know if you've won your bet within the first minute of the game. It's a major adrenaline rush. But there are also data to support these types of bets. Here are a few bets to…

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…

Amid a ridiculous stretch of play from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP has grabbed 20 or more rebounds three times in his last four games. In a great matchup, Giannis' rebounding highlights our NBA player prop picks. There is no better way to kick off a weekend than with some winning NBA player props. With 11 games on the board Friday…

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…

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…

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…

There are 12 NBA teams in action tonight, and there are plenty of player props being offered across all games. Below, we'll highlight the best player prop bets to target for this Wednesday, November 23, courtesy of PointsBet Sportsbook. Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Match Details Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Boston Celtics Date & Time:…

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.…

Let's take a look at Saturday's NBA games to find some First Basket prop plays. The Wizards face off Saturday against a Jazz team that has been white hot to start the season. If we were picking against the spread I might be enticed to take the Jazz, but for a First Basket prop, the Wizards are a better target. The Wizards have been scoring the…

Saturday features an eight-game slate in the NBA. Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson headlines our best NBA player prop picks tonight, as the former Sixth Man of the Year has jelled nicely in the starting five up to now. The Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers have been two of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. And while the Rockets are…

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 rocky 1-4 start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a three-game winning streak, the last two without star Joel Embiid, and face a Washington Wizards for the second time this week on Wednesday night. The Sixers, who shot 55 percent from the field in their 118-111 Halloween win over the Wizards led by Tyrese Maxey's 28…

We have another loaded Saturday slate of NBA games. Here are some of my favorite plays for First Basket props on Saturday's NBA slate. And let's take a closer look at tonight's game Pacers vs. Nets. Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets The Pacers aren't going to win many games this season, but early on, they may be a team to target for First Basket…