Best NBA first basket scorer prop bets for today 5/3: 76ers turn to Harris

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

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76ers vs Celtics first basket best bet: Tobias Harris (+1100)

With the status of Joel Embiid still not confirmed for tonight’s game — although reports suggest he is more likely to play now than he was this morning — we might still see Paul Reed starting again for the Philadelphia 76ers. He came up against Al Horford in Game 1 of the series and was able to gain the visitors the opening possession. The centers are listed at the same height however Reed should have the athletic edge. The 76ers center is 13 years younger than his rival and should be more explosive jumping for the ball.

Whether Embiid or Reed gets the 76ers the ball first, Tobias Harris looks to be a good value selection to score the first points. After Embiid, Harris has opened the scoring for his team and in the game overall more times than any other 76er this season. He has been efficient in this postseason, too. The forward is making 55.3% of his field-goal attempts and 52.6% from beyond the arc. With his physical style of play, he could cause problems for Jaylen Brown, who could struggle to prevent him from getting to his spots. The visitors have gone to him early this season and could do the same again in Game 2.

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