Bucks vs. Heat: NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Thursday)

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. Heat below.

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(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Odds & Bets: Bucks vs. Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks have won the tip 66% of the time this season. They’ve also attempted the first shot 71% of the time but have scored just 59% of first baskets.

The Bucks haven’t been highly efficient shooting the first shot. But the Heat have won the tip 50% of the time with 43% of the first shots attempted. Despite taking the first shot 43% of the time, the Heat have only nailed first baskets 29% of the time this season.

Milwaukee should end up earning the tip. That would also give them a chance to put up the first shot. However, it’s unlikely that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, or Jrue Holiday will play in this game. Therefore, we’ll roll with Brook Lopez, who has seven first shots and three first baskets made this season.

Bet: Brook Lopez (+600)

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