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Raptors vs. Pelicans: NBA First Basket Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Wednesday)

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Wednesdays are always the most exciting days of the week in the NBA.

There are 13 games on the slate with many intriguing matchups. However, we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for a few quick bets.

I’ve added multiple first-basket bets to consider for tonight’s incredible NBA slate. And here’s a closer look at Raptors vs. Pelicans.

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Raptors vs. Pelicans: NBA First Basket Prop Bet Picks & Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans have won 70% of the tip over their last ten games. The Pelicans have also scored the first field goal in six of those ten games, needing just 2.1 shots to score their first bucket.

Tonight, the Pelicans will be home against the Raptors. Toronto has only won the tip 50% of the time over the last ten games and has scored its first field goal 40% of the time over the last ten games.

It’s taken the Raptors 2.5 shots to score their first field goal.

Most of the public would roll with Zion Williamson or Jonas Valanciunas. But Brandon Ingram is out, and Herbert Jones has been the main guy offensively early.

Jones has started in each of the last ten games and has scored four first-field goals with five of the team’s first-field goals. Keep betting on Jones while he’s on this hot streak. He’s scored the first bucket for the Pelicans in five of the last ten games and has odds of +700.

Bet: Herbert Jones (+700)

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