NBA First Basket Scorer Bets: Thunder vs. Spurs (Sunday)
First baskets are complex props to analyze, but the reward could be substantial. Let’s look at a player who could score the first points today in the NBA game Thunder vs. Spurs.
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Sunday's Best NBA First Basket Scorer Props: Thunder vs. Spurs
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs face plenty of obstacles to reach the playoffs. Losing former No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama is a devastating blow, and it will be difficult for them to move up the standings in a tough Western Conference.
Those struggles are reflected in their recent run as they are 2-4 since returning from the All-Star break. One of those two wins was against No. 4 seed Memphis, where they recorded the first basket. Now they will try and get another upset against the top team in the league as they face Oklahoma City at home.
The Spurs have been great at getting the first basket with seven first-baskets in their last eight games. Devin Vassell has captured one of those first baskets. Oklahoma City has allowed seven first baskets in their previous seven games, most of which have been to shooting guards.
Pick: Devin Vassell (+750)
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