Grizzlies vs. Rockets: Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Bets

If you’re looking for a quick little bet in the NBA that finishes within a minute or two from the game starting, you’ve come to the right place. Using data and analytics to find some value, we’ll look at some first-basket scorers tonight. We need one player to score the first basket, and we’ll profit.

With nine games on tonight’s slate, nine players will have the first basket. Can we find at least one of them? Here are my top picks for tonight. Below is a closer look at Grizzlies vs. Rockets.

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Wednesday’s Best First Basket Player Prop Bets: Grizzlies vs. Rockets

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Grizzlies vs. Rockets

The Grizzlies already earned a tip-off against the Rockets back on October 21. The Rockets still scored first. It was Eric Gordon who scored and Steven Adams who won the tip. We won’t be seeing either of those players on the court tonight.

Memphis has won 65 percent of tips and scored 65 percent of first baskets. Compare that to the Rockets who have won 33 percent of tips and attempted just 36 percent of the first shots. It’s fair to assume that the Grizzlies will score first.

Dillon Brooks has attempted 11 first shots but has only made six first baskets. At +700, it’s likely that he’ll get the first look. Hopefully, he’s able to drain it.

Bet: Dillon Brooks (+700)

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