Definition of First Field Goal

What does the term "first field goal" mean in the world of sports betting? What is meant by the "first field goal" line?

In the world of basketball betting, the "first field goal" line allows you to wager on who you think will score the first field goal in a basketball game.

For instance - in a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Jersey Nets, the line might look something like this:

First Field Goal

Giannis Antetokounmpo, +390
Kevin Durant, +550
Khris Middleton, +550
Jrue Holiday, +700
James Harden, +700

So, this wager is fairly straightforward - if you think that the "Greek Freak" will score the first field goal of the game, you'd want to put a wager down on him at +390.

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It's important to note that this line applies to the first FIELD GOAL that is scored, and not the first points.

For instance, if somebody goes to the free throw line to start the game and sinks both of them, the "First Field Goal" line will still be active.