Last week, we nailed a +950 first-basket bet with Hawks’ forward Jalen Johnson on Thursday. Let’s try to hit another first basket to start this week off! With only four games, we’re zoned in on the slate! Here are our top first basket scorer picks for NBA’s Monday night slate. Below we dive into Bulls vs. Bucks.
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Monday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Bulls vs. Bucks
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Bulls vs. Bucks
The Chicago Bulls are another team that has struggled to win the tip. The Bulls have earned only 22% of the tip this season but have still made 56% of the first field goal. Still, Chicago has only attempted the game’s first field goal in 44% of games.
On the other hand, the Bucks have won the tip in 50% of games. Milwaukee has only scored the first basket in 38% of games but has attempted the first shot in a game in 63% of matchups this year.
The Bucks haven’t been efficient in scoring first. But it’s more likely they’ll end up with the ball first.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored the team’s first field goal in 63% of games. He’s already scored five first-field goals this season. So, while Brook Lopez has attempted the team’s first field goal attempt in 38% of games, he hasn’t hit one. He’s the reason why the Bucks are inefficient from the jump.
If Milwaukee gives the ball to Antetokounmpo, they’ll likely score first when they win the tip. Let’s take the “Greek Freak” here.
Bet: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+360)
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