Mavericks vs. Thunder: NBA First Basket Scorer Picks (Thursday)
We’ve got an exciting two-game slate in the NBA Playoffs tonight, including the game between Mavericks vs. Thunder. Therefore, we’ll have two NBA First Basket markets to attack before the game.
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Let’s dive into our top NBA First Basket scorer bets for Thursday’s playoffs action: Mavericks vs. Thunder.
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NBA First Basket Player Prop Bet Picks: Mavericks vs. Thunder
Let’s dive into our top NBA first basket scorer picks and predictions for tonight’s playoff game: Mavericks vs. Thunder.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Mavericks vs. Thunder
In the night’s second matchup, the Dallas Mavericks will send Daniel Gafford to compete for the tip against Chet Holmgren of the Thunder. Gafford has won the tip 57% of the time in the playoffs. However, in seven games, the Mavericks have scored first in 86% of the games.
On the other hand, Holmgren has won 60% of the five tips he’s been involved in. Despite the win percentage, the Thunder have only scored first 20% of the time during the playoffs.
Still, Holmgren beat Gafford for the tip in Game 1 of this series, and I’d be surprised if he didn’t do it again in Game 2. Dallas also allowed the center to score the First Basket 29% of the time this season.
That bodes well for Holmgren, who already has a First Basket made earlier in the playoffs. Holmgren also scored the team’s first field goal in 28% of games and added the team’s first field goal attempt in 30% of games throughout the regular season.
NBA First Basket Scorer: Chet Holmgren (+450)