Mavericks vs. 76ers: Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Bets (Wednesday)

We’ve got a huge slate in the NBA tonight featuring 10 games. There are a few games I’m eyeing in the first-basket market.

Let’s get right to it. All we need to do is win one of three to earn some profit tonight. Here are my top picks. Below is a closer look at Mavericks vs. 76ers.

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(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Mavericks vs. 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks have only won the tip in 32% of games this season. They’ve also scored the first basket in just 38% of games.

On the other hand, the 76ers have won the tip in 45% of games. But they’ve been so good defensively that the 76ers have added 64% of first baskets this season. Philadelphia essentially scores the first basket in two of every three games. The Mavericks score the first basket in only one of three games.

Earlier this year, the 76ers won the tip and scored first. It was Joel Embiid scoring first in that game. He’s added 19 first baskets this season and has attempted 12 first shots. But Embiid is doubtful for tonight’s game. Therefore, I’ll roll with Tobias Harris, who has nine first baskets this season.

Bet: Tobias Harris (+450)

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