Friday’s NBA slate features 11 games after a teeny, one-contest Thursday between the Mavericks and Pistons. Below you’ll find some of my best bets for the first quarter ATS based on trends so far this season.
Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
| Nuggets | Hawks | |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -140 | +120 |
| Over/Under | 233 | |
| First Quarter to Win by 3+ | +120 | +160 |
*Lines accurate at time of publication
Nuggets vs. Hawks Best Bet
Nuggets First Quarter Margin 3+ (+120 DraftKings)
Denver has started out hot this season on the road with an average lead of 4.4 at the end of the first quarter in their 13 contests away from home. The Nuggets sit 10-3 1Q ATS in road contests while the Hawks are just 6-5 1Q ATS at home.
Risk: 1 unit on DraftKings to win 1.2 units. (Playable to -110)
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LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds
| Lakers | Bucks | |
| Spread | +8.5 | -8.5 |
| Moneyline | +285 | -345 |
| Over/Under | 230.5 | |
| First Quarter Spread | +2.5 | -2.5 |
*Lines accurate at time of publication
Lakers vs. Bucks Best Bet
Bucks First Quarter Spread -2.5 (-115 DraftKings)
The Lakers have been brutal at the start of road games this season, going just 1-7 1Q ATS in enemy arenas. If we take out the one game against the Spurs where they covered, LA has been down by an average of 5.71 points in those seven other contests. Go with the Bucks to cover here.
Risk: 1.15 units on DraftKings to win 1 unit. (Playable to -120)
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