With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we can focus again on making money with some first-basket bets. There is a loaded slate tonight which means plenty of options. When identifying the first basket options, many factors come into play. I do my best to identify the best value options that actually have a chance of cashing. Keep in mind there are some long odds here, so you won't cash too often. But in the long run, it should be a positive expected value.
Here are my favorite first-basket options for tonight's slate. And let’s take a closer look at my pick for Lakers vs. Pacers.
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook