NBA First Basket Scorer Predictions, Odds & Picks for Today

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 11: Darius Garland (L) #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate their win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on November 11, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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  • Get today’s best NBA first basket scorer prop bet odds for Wednesday, Feb. 11
  • 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 Wednesday‘s NBA slate of games?

We’ve got you covered below, with every top player, first basket betting odds and their implied probability of scoring the first basket on 02/11/2026.

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Who will score the first basket today?

First Basket Scorer Predictions & Stats Today, Feb. 11

  • Anthony Edwards (MIN) has scored the first basket in 8 of his last 13 games at home (+35.21 Units / 271% ROI)
  • Cason Wallace (OKC) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 5 games (+24.50 Units / 490% ROI)
  • Sam Hauser (BOS) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 10 games (+22.00 Units / 220% ROI)
  • Jalen Suggs (ORL) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 5 games at home (+19.20 Units / 384% ROI)
  • A.J. Green (MIL) has scored the first basket in 2 of his last 6 away games (+18.80 Units / 313% ROI)
  • Tobias Harris (DET) has scored the first basket in 4 of his last 14 away games (+18.70 Units / 134% ROI)
  • Neemias Queta (BOS) has scored the first basket in 5 of his last 20 games at home (+16.30 Units / 81% ROI)
  • DeMar DeRozan (SAC) has scored the first basket in 5 of his last 20 games (+16.19 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Cade Cunningham (DET) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 8 away games (+14.19 Units / 177% ROI)
  • Brandon Ingram (TOR) has scored the first basket in 3 of his last 7 games at home (+14.07 Units / 201% 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, Feb. 11

Player NameOdds to Score FirstImplied Probability
Donovan Mitchell (CLE)+45018.18%
Desmond Bane (ORL)+45018.18%
Joel Embiid (Phi)+45018.18%
Jarrett Allen (CLE)+47517.39%
Cade Cunningham (DET)+50016.67%
Nicolas Claxton (Bkn)+50016.67%
Jalen Brunson (NYK)+50016.67%
Brandon Miller (Cha)+55015.38%
Andrew Nembhard (IND)+55015.38%
Kon Knueppel (CHA)+57514.81%
Paolo Banchero (ORL)+57514.81%


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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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