NBA First Basket Scorer Odds & Picks: Sunday (2/23)
First baskets are complex props to analyze, but the reward could be substantial. Let's look at two players who could score the first points today in the NBA.
Who will score the first basket in today's NBA game? We compare historical first-basket stats to prop bet odds to help identify today's best bets. View first-basket odds across sportsbooks here.
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Sunday’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Props
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors
The change in Dallas has been Impactful, but it might be a positive one. The team has been playing well recently, winning five of their last six, with notable wins against the Rockets, Celtics, as well as tonight’s opponent, the Warriors.
What has likely helped is the ability to get the first points in five of their last seven, including against Golden State. With all the injuries this team is dealing with, it's even more amazing how well they've been playing.
The usual starters have stepped up, including P.J. Washington, who has 20 or more points in three of the last four games. Golden State has allowed the most first baskets to forwards.
Pick: P.J Washington (+650)
Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers
The Clippers are in the middle of the Western Conference and barely holding onto the sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot. There is a lot of veteran talent; hopefully, if they can stay healthy, then this team can compete.
Los Angeles has been a solid first-basket team, with a 53% conversion rate on the season. They are facing the Pacers, who have just one first basket in their last seven games. Los Angeles looks to center Ivica Zubac to get their offense going, as he leads the team in first baskets. The Pacers are also vulnerable in this spot, allowing the second-most first-baskets to the position.
Pick: Ivica Zubac (+500)