Suns vs. Clippers: NBA First Basket Scorer Odds & Picks (Monday)
There are six opportunities on the board tonight to hit a first-basket scorer.
After reviewing all six games, I’ve found my favorite two spots for tonight’s first basket market. Below we dive into Suns vs. Clippers.
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Monday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Suns vs. Clippers
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Suns vs. Clippers
The Clippers have only won the tip in 36% of games this year. They’ve also hit the first field goal in 30% of games and have attempted the first field goal in 45% of matchups.
On the other hand, the Suns are much more efficient.
Phoenix has added the tip in 68% of games. While they’ve only scored the first field goal in 47% of matchups, they’ve still attempted the game’s first field goal in 65% of games. After all, the Suns have only needed to attempt 1.6 field goals before scoring first. The Clippers have needed 1.7.
Therefore, the probability is on Phoenix’s side.
It’s likely that Kevin Durant won’t play in the second game of a back-to-back. With Durant out, we’d figure Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, and Chimezie Metu will start in this game.
Nurkic currently leads the Suns in taking the team’s first field goal attempt. He’s attempted the first field goal in 34% of games and has nailed the team’s first field goal in 25% of matchups. He’s got eight first baskets made in 32 starts. Booker has one, and Beal has two.
Therefore, we’ll roll with Nurkic at +550.
Bet: Jusuf Nurkic (+550)
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