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NBA First Basket Betting Picks & Predictions: Mavericks vs. Wizards (Thursday)

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The NBA usually puts together a limited four-game slate on Thursdays. That’s the case tonight after most teams ended up playing yesterday.

Each game starts at 8 pm ET or earlier. If you’re trying to waste some time before Thursday Night Football, consider playing some First Basket plays in the NBA.

I’ve added my favorite spots for tonight’s First Basket market. And here’s a closer look at Mavericks vs. Wizards.

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

NBA First Basket Betting Picks & Predictions: Mavericks vs. Wizards

Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards

Although the Dallas Mavericks have won the opening tip 66.7% of the time, the Mavs only score the first field goal 33.3% of the time. It’s also taking the Mavericks 2.7 shots to score their game’s first field goal. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards are winning the tip 50% of the time and scoring the first field goal 50% of the time, needing just 1.7 shots to earn the first basket.

Kristaps Porzingis has been the hot hand early for the Wizards, scoring six of the team’s first baskets. He’s also scored three of the first field goals while taking 1.10 shots per the first three.

Let’s back Porzingis to score early against his former team.

Bet: Kristaps Porzingis (+380)

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