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)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat
It will be Joel Embiid vs. Bam Adebayo for the tip. Adebayo is 3-of-5 in opening tipoffs in this series including the win over Embiid. After an offensive foul in Game 3 and another turnover in Game 4, Embiid took the first field goal attempt for the Sixers and he came through.
Embiid took a hard fall in Game 5 and did not look the same for the rest of the game and could be a non-factor in Game 6.
Jimmy Butler has been the guy to trust for the Heat as he's made the first basket in four of their last 11 games. Philadelphia has allowed the most first baskets to small forwards this season. This will be Jimmy Butlers’ night to get the scoring started.
First Basket: Jimmy Butler +750
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns
The initial advantage will come to Phoenix at the tip-off as it will be Deandre Ayton vs. Dwight Powell. Ayton has been dominant during these playoffs in tip-off wins, including all five in this series.
The Suns have gained the initial possession in all five games and Game 5 was the first time they didn't get the first basket.
That was a one-off as they gain the initial possession and get the first points. Dallas has allowed the most first baskets to the shooting guard this season. That would be Devin Booker who's shooting over 50% in this series and already has a first basket. Look for the second one tonight.
First Basket: Devin Booker +490
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