Nuggets vs. Wizards: Today’s Best First Basket Scorer Bets

We’ve finally got a huge slate in the NBA. It’s just what the doctor ordered! I’ve added a few first-basket bets that I’ll be firing on tonight. Here’s a closer look at Nuggets vs. Wizards.

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Wednesday’s Best First Basket Player Prop Bets: Nuggets vs. Wizards

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Nuggets vs. Wizards

The Nuggets are good at a lot of things. Winning the tip and scoring first basket isn’t one of them. They have only won the tip in 44 percent of games this year, adding just 51 percent of first baskets. Meanwhile, the Wizards have won the tip 66 percent of the time and have scored the first basket in 59 percent of games.

Washington and Denver already played one game earlier this season. The Wizards won the tip and scored first.

It was Kyle Kuzma in that game, but he will likely miss tonight’s game. Therefore, Kristaps Porzingis is our best bet to score first. He’s added 15 first shots and 12 first baskets this season, leading the team in both categories.

Bet: Kristaps Porzingis (+380)

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