Pistons vs. Nets: NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks (Thursday)

Yesterday, we finished going 0-3 with our first basket bets. Fortunately, we hit on each team that scored first but couldn’t get the player correct.

Hopefully, that changes tonight! Here are three more options for the first-basket scorer. And below is a closer look at Pistons vs. Nets.

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Season record: 0-3 (-3 Units)

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Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Player Prop Bets: Pistons vs. Nets

We’re tracking out first-basket bets below, starting this week.

Pistons vs. Nets

The Nets have only won the tip 40% of the time. However, Brooklyn has also scored the first basket 62% of the time. The defense early in games for the Nets has been premier.

Meanwhile, the Pistons have only won 37% of the tip and have scored the first basket just 35% of the time.

Nic Claxton has only attempted the first basket twice this season but has seven made first baskets. Royce O’Neale has eight first-basket attempts but only connected on two. The Nets have had a lot of inconsistency, especially with Kevin Durant still out. But the best option will still be Kyrie Irving, who has nailed six first baskets while attempting four first shots.

Bet: Kyrie Irving (+460)

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