We’ve got plenty of NBA action on the slate tonight!
But some of us want to get a quick sweat and move on. Therefore, I’ve added multiple first basket bets for tonight’s NBA matchups. All you have to do is pay attention to the first minute of the game, and you’ll know if you won your bet. Below we dive into Timberwolves vs. Celtics.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA First Basket Player Prop Bets: Timberwolves vs. Celtics
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Timberwolves vs. Celtics
The Celtics are one of the most consistent teams early in games. They’ve added the tip in 63% of games and have earned the first field goal in 63% of matchups. They’ve even attempted the first field goal in 60% of games and only need 1.5 shots to make their first basket.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves have only won the tip in 41% of games. Minnesota has added the first field goal in just 44% of games and has attempted the game’s first field goal attempt in 35% of matchups.
Therefore, the higher probability is on Boston’s side to score first tonight.
Jayson Tatum will likely return to the lineup along with Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White. The Celtics are so consistent that three players on the roster have attempted the team’s first field goal attempt at least 27% of the time.
Those three are Brown, Holiday, and Porzingis. However, only Brown and Holiday have scored the team’s first field goal in 25% of games started or more. On top of that, Holiday doesn’t even have a first field goal made in his last ten games. He started hot early in the season but hasn’t started games well since.
Therefore, we’ll back Jaylen Brown at +500 to score first tonight.
Bet: Jaylen Brown (+500)
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