NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions, Odds & Picks for Today

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  • Get today’s best NBA first basket scorer prop bet odds for Thursday, Nov. 14
  • Plus first basket scorer predictions based on implied probability for each player
  • First field goal / scorer props let you wager on whether or not a player will score the first basket in a game

Looking for first basket prop bets for Thursday‘s NBA slate of games?

We’ve got you covered below, with top player’s first basket predictions, betting odds and their implied probability of scoring first on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

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Who will score the first basket today?

First Basket Scorer Predictions & Stats Today, Nov. 14

  • Domantas Sabonis has hit the Score First Basket Over in 4 of his last 12 games (+25.25 Units / 210% ROI)
  • Terance Mann has hit the Score First Basket Over in 2 of his last 8 games (+24.00 Units / 300% ROI)
  • Zaccharie Risacher has hit the Score First Basket Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+23.50 Units / 336% ROI)
  • Gradey Dick has hit the Score First Basket Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+21.50 Units / 430% ROI)
  • Luguentz Dort has hit the Score First Basket Over in 2 of his last 6 games at home (+20.00 Units / 333% ROI)
  • Jalen Green has hit the Score First Basket Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+16.50 Units / 206% ROI)
  • Jalen Johnson has hit the Score First Basket Over in 3 of his last 10 games (+16.00 Units / 160% ROI)
  • Anthony Edwards has hit the Score First Basket Over in 4 of his last 9 games (+15.40 Units / 171% ROI)
  • Bennedict Mathurin has hit the Score First Basket Over in 2 of his last 5 games (+15.00 Units / 300% ROI)
  • Daniel Gafford has hit the Score First Basket Over in 2 of his last 5 games (+14.50 Units / 290% ROI)

Below are the top first scorer prop bets for today, sorted by the implied probability of scoring the first field goal, with current betting odds.

NBA First Basket Scorer Odds Today, Nov. 14

Player Name Odds to Score First Implied Probability
Luka Doncic +475 17.39%
John Collins +550 15.38%
Daniel Gafford +550 15.38%


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How to bet on NBA first basket scorer props

It’s important to look at key statistics when betting on whether or not a player will score the first basket of a game, including player performancse this season, historical betting market records and team matchups.

What time do first basket scorer bets come out?

Most player prop bets like “will a player score the first basket” are live by 9 AM ET for games that day. Go-live timing for player prop markets and odds vary by sportsbook based on a multitude of factors including lineup uncertainty.

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