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NBA First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Pistons vs. Celtics (Wednesday)

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After a 24-hour break from the NBA, we’ve got plenty of exciting matchups tonight.

If you’re one of those who like to get bets over with early, we’ve got the market for you. We’ll look at first-basket options, meaning we’ll try to bet on the first player to score a basket in a few games tonight.

Here are a few potential options for tonight’s NBA First Basket market. And let’s take a closer look at Pistons vs. Celtics.

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

NBA First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Pistons vs. Celtics

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have scored the first field goal 70% of the time this season. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have only scored the first field goal 30% of the time, even while winning 50% of the tip.

Boston has only won 40% of the tip, but they’ve needed 1.6 shots to score their first bucket per game. Meanwhile, the Pistons have needed two shots per game.

Even if Detroit wins the tip, they’ll likely miss its first shot against the Celtics and then allow the Celtics to score first. That’s how most Detroit games have gone.

Jayson Tatum has scored five of Boston’s first baskets this season and has three first baskets in 10 starts. He’s taking 1.20 shots of the first three shots for Boston and has the most volume. Back Tatum to score first here.

Bet: Jayson Tatum (+390)

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