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First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (3/14)

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There are plenty of NBA games tonight. The quickest way to get into the action is first basket betting. Betting the first basket is one of the most simple bets in sports betting. Pick the player to score the first basket of the basketball game to win.

Let us look into the matchups tonight to find the best first basket bets. Do not blink, or you might miss it.

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Tuesday’s Best First Basket Scorer Picks

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets might have a 43-27 record, but they could improve at winning the first possession. Denver has lost four of the last five tipoffs. That means Toronto has the advantage in scoring the game’s first basket tonight. 

The next part of figuring out first-basket betting is who will score for the Raptors. Pascal Siakam is the most likely player to score the first basket for the Raptors. He averages 24.4 points per game. That is 23% of the Raptor’s points this season. 

First Basket: Pascal Siakam (+490)

Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks 

The Milwaukee Bucks are a top team at winning the first possession. That is because of Brook Lopez. He wins the tipoff consistently which means the Bucks have the advantage in scoring first tonight. 

The best player most likely to score first in this matchup is Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is back from his injury. Giannis is one of the best offensive players in the NBA. He averages 31.1 points per game and is tough to defend. 

First Basket: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+320)

Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons

The Pistons are struggling this season and are one of the worst teams in the NBA at winning the tipoff. Isaiah Stewart and Marvin Bagley III are dealing with injuries, which means the Piston’s frontcourt is undersized and lacks depth. 

That gives the Wizards the advantage in scoring the first basket tonight. The player with the best chance to score first is Kristaps Porzingis. He has the best matchup in this game because both Piston players have injuries. Porzingis averages 22.9 points per game and has the size to score at the rim consistently against the Pistons. 

First Basket: Kristaps Porzingis (+420)

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