We’ll only see five first-baskets made tonight.
It’s our goal to find at least one of the first-basket scorers on the slate tonight. If we hit one, we’ll earn some profit.
Here are my top picks for NBA first basket scorers on Monday’s slate of games. Below we dive into Lakers vs. 76ers.
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Monday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. 76ers
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Lakers vs. 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have only won the tip in 38% of games this season. While they’ve added the first field goal in 50% of games, it’s unlikely that the Lakers get possession of the ball first against the Lakers.
The Lakers have earned the tip in 56% of games. They’ve also added the game’s first field goal in 50% of games. However, the Lakers have attempted the first field goal in 56% of games, while the 76ers have only attempted the first field goal in 38% of games.
The Lakers should have the first opportunity to score the first basket tonight.
Los Angeles’ starting five will likely include Anthony Davis, LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, Taurean Prince, and Max Christie. With this lineup, it’s been mostly Davis doing the early work. Davis has taken the team’s first field goal attempt in 33% of games and has the team’s first field goal in 27% of games.
He’s been the most efficient scorer on the Lakers regarding the first basket. Let’s take a chance with Davis again tonight.
Bet: Anthony Davis (+500)
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