Trail Blazers vs. Thunder: NBA First Basket Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Wednesday)

If you love basketball, then you love Wednesdays.

We’ve got a loaded slate of games, including an exciting matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks will look to extend their win streak to nine home games against the Toronto Raptors.

We’ll make things quick and easy today. Here are my favorite first-basket options for a few of tonight’s games. And here’s a closer look at Trail Blazers vs. Thunder.

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Top NBA First Basket Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Trail Blazers vs. Thunder

Portland has won the tip 61% of the time, while Oklahoma City has won just 23% of the time. There’s a high chance that the Trail Blazers will get the game’s first shot.

The Blazers have taken the first shot in 21 of 31 games but only have hit the first basket in 45% of games. Still, the Blazer should be able to get the first basket, especially against one of the worst defenses in the league, the Thunder.

Damian Lillard would be an excellent look. But Jerami Grant has been more offensively involved in the first shot. He’s taken five first shots and has nailed two first baskets for the Blazers this season. He’s got one more first shot than Lillard and the same amount of first baskets as Lillard.

Back Grant at +490.

Bet: Jerami Grant (+490)

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