Bucks vs. Pacers: Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Bets (Wednesday)

We’ve got a huge slate in the NBA tonight featuring 10 games. There are a few games I’m eyeing in the first-basket market.

Let’s get right to it. All we need to do is win one of three to earn some profit tonight. Here are my top picks. Below is a closer look at Bucks vs. Pacers.

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(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Bucks vs. Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have won the tip in 65% of games this year. Meanwhile, the Pacers have won the tip in just 32% of games this season. These teams have played in three games this year, and Milwaukee has won the tip in every single one of those games.

Although the Pacers added one first basket against the Bucks, there is a much higher probability that the Bucks get the ball first and take the first shot. So, of course, you’d want to be backing the Bucks to score first.

Brook Lopez has attempted 10 first shots for the Bucks this season. He’s also drained nine first baskets. He’s tied with Jrue Holiday for most first shots this season and has more first baskets than everyone but Giannis.

Let’s try Lopez in this spot.

Bet: Brook Lopez (+500)

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