Suns vs. Bulls: Today’s Best NBA First Basket Scorer Bets

A couple more close calls saw these picks go 0-3-1 on Saturday in this volatile market. Friday we get a full slate of 10 NBA matchups to sate any fans' palate. Let's take a look at these matchups and find some First Basket plays. Below is a closer look at Suns vs. Bulls.

Season to Date: 5-20-3, +1.25 units

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Friday’s Best NBA First Basket Bets: Suns vs. Bulls

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Suns vs. Bulls

The Suns travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls. The new-look Suns got off to a fast start with a win on Wednesday and will look to continue this by getting off to a hot start on Friday. They have a solid edge to score a First Basket in this matchup. Ayton is winning the tips at over 70% rate, while Vucevic is well under 35%. The correlation between winning the tip and scoring the First Basket is clear.

Deandre Ayton is a really good pick in this situation. I've harped many times about how Ayton leads the Suns in First Baskets, with over twice as many first team field goals as any current Sun player. The matchup with Chicago is favorable as well. Chicago gives up first opposing team field goals to centers in almost 30% of their games.

Ayton is a strong play generally for First Basket. With a great matchup in Chicago, he is a must-play for First Basket on Friday night.

Pick: 0.25u on Deandre Ayton (+420)

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