NBA First Basket Scorers: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Saturday)
Saturday's NBA action is a jam-packed slate with many teams in action. This means there is a lot of opportunity to find plays for any NBA fan or bettor. If you're looking to get in on the action early, here is our top pick and prediction for NBA First Basket Scorer in today’s game Lakers vs. Nuggets.
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Saturday’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Nuggets
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets
Since the shocking trade to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic has made two starts with his new team. In both games, Doncic attempted the Lakers’ first field. He managed a first-team score on Wednesday against Charlotte, which was only his sixth of the year in 24 starts, but one of two in Los Angeles. Against Denver on Saturday, I'll be targeting him again.
Denver has given up quite a few first scores to guards this season. In a nationally televised game, Doncic will be hunting for his shot. He hasn't played much this year due to injury and getting the ball in his hands a lot will only help get him back into game shape. The fact Los Angeles seems keen on getting him involved early and often is a positive. All of this leads to a first-basket play for me on Doncic in primetime.
Pick: Luka Doncic (+600)