Betting on a first basket is always exciting to wager. There are a lot of variabilities when it comes to who scores first, but looking at trends and stats, there are a lot of options when it comes to betting the first basket. Let's get right to it and check out Trail Blazers vs. Heat.
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NBA First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Trail Blazers vs. Heat
Jimmy Butler (+700)
Despite being the longest odds among the three options, I like Butler’s value. Bam Adebayo is a solid tip-off winner, and Miami has a lot of options for scoring.
While Tyler Herro is another choice I like, Butler is a better option, in my opinion. He's overperforming, averaging 21.7 points per game, and I'll be riding the hot hand until he cools off.
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