Magic vs. Bulls: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds & Picks (Wednesday)
There are eight opportunities to hit a first-basket bet in tonight’s NBA slate. I’ve added my two favorite first basket scorer bets for Wednesday. Below we dive into Magic vs. Bulls.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Magic vs. Bulls
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Magic vs. Bulls
The Bulls have only won the tip in 18% of games, but they’ve still scored the first field goal in 45% of games and taken the game’s first field goal attempt in 36% of games.
They’ll face the Magic, who have won the tip in 44% of games. Orlando has scored the first field goal in 50% of games but has only attempted the game’s first field goal in 30%. The Magic haven’t consistently scored first despite earning the tip more frequently.
But that changes tonight.
The Bulls are without DeMar DeRozan and could be without other starters like Patrick Williams (although he’s probable). Orlando has the better scoring options, especially if they get the ball first.
Markelle Fultz hasn’t held back this season. He’s attempted 40% of the team’s first field goal but hasn’t made a first basket shot this season. With Fultz out due to an injury, the Magic should be more efficient early. Goga Bitadze has started in four games this season and has added the team’s first field goal attempt in two of those four games.
At +850, there’s lots of value there, especially with Fultz out.
Bet: Goga Bitadze (+850)
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