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Celtics vs. Pistons: NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bets (Monday)

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Let's keep 2023 going right by winning some money in first-basket bets. As always, there is a lot of variability when it comes to betting the first basket but keep in mind, these bets are to maximize your profit in the long run with some being mere lottery tickets. Here are my top picks. Below is a closer look at Celtics vs. Pistons.

Last Week: 0-3 (-3U)
This Month: 2-12 (+2.5U)

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Monday's Best First Basket Scorer Bets: Celtics vs. Pistons

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Celtics vs. Pistons

To go with another semi-chalky play, I am going to fade Jayson Tatum (+340) and Jaylen Bronw (+410) and go with the next-best Boston option with Horford at +700. Robert Williams (+1000) is also an option.

The reason I am going with Boston to score first is that Williams is a tip-off connoisseur, winning over 75 percent of tips. The Celtics' second-ranked offense gives me confidence they can convert over Detroit's 26th-ranked offense and they shouldn't have much to worry about from the Piston's 29th-ranked defense.

Boston goes to their frontcourt to score first nearly half of the time. Between Williams and Horford, I simply lean toward Horford who has a bit bigger trust factor going for him. It's close, and honestly, you can throw a dart for any of these Boston players, so I am going to wager only half a unit here. 

Al Horford (+700)

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