Bucks vs. Jazz: Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Bets

Last Saturday saw us go 0-2-1. We move onto Friday night looking to get back on a winning streak. Friday night gives us a jam-packed 10-game slate. Let's take a look at some of my favorite First Basket plays. Here’s a closer look at Bucks vs. Jazz.

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Friday's Best First Basket Player Prop Bets: Bucks vs. Jazz

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bucks vs. Jazz

This is a matchup of one of the best First Basket teams, Milwaukee, against one of the worst, Utah. Based on this, I have to target the Bucks. One player in particular that I love in this matchup is Giannis Antetokounmpo.

There is very little I need to say in order to hype up the Greek Freak, but I'll do my best. He leads the Bucks with 15 first team field goals in his 56 starts, 10 of which were first game field goals. The matchup with Utah is favorable as well. The Jazz have given up around half of their opponents' first field goals to opposing bigs. Clearly, Giannis isn't a typical big, but his ability to handle the ball and run the offense makes him even more of a threat.

The matchup and the numbers suggest Giannis is a strong play here. I'm not one to go against numbers and I'm certainly not one to go against Giannis. He's one of my favorite First Basket plays on Friday.

First Basket Pick: 0.25u on Giannis Antetokounmpo (+300)

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