What is 1st Quarter – Draw No Bet (DNB) in Basketball?
- You are betting on a team to win the 1st quarter.
- If that team wins → your bet wins.
- If the 1st quarter ends in a draw/tie → your stake is refunded (no win, no loss).
- If your team loses the 1st quarter → your bet loses.
It’s safer than a pure 1st quarter 1X2 bet, because the risk of a draw is removed.
Team Analysis Example: Boston Celtics
Let’s take Boston Celtics (NBA) as an example:
Celtics 1st Quarter Trends
- Fast starters: Boston often comes out strong due to their elite defense and 3-point shooting.
- Home advantage: At TD Garden, they usually dominate early, outscoring opponents by +3.5 points on average in 1st quarters.
- Starters efficiency: With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, they score heavily early before benches rotate in later quarters.
Hypothetical Scenario:
- Celtics vs Chicago Bulls.
- Bookies offer:
- Celtics 1st Quarter DNB @ 1.60
- Bulls 1st Quarter DNB @ 2.20
If you back Celtics DNB:
- Celtics win Q1 (28–24) → You win.
- Q1 ends tied (26–26) → Refund.
- Celtics lose (22–27) → Lose bet.
This works well for teams with strong starting lineups but who sometimes allow late rallies.
Key Factors to Analyse Before Betting
- 1st Quarter Scoring Stats
- Average points scored & allowed in Q1 (last 10 games).
- Home vs Away Start
- Many teams start stronger at home.
- Starters vs Bench Impact
- Strong starting fives usually dominate early.
- Opponent’s Slow Starts
- Some teams only “wake up” in Q2 or Q3.
- Back-to-Back Games / Fatigue
- If a team played the night before, they might start slow.
Betting Tips for 1st Quarter – DNB
- Target elite teams at home (Celtics, Nuggets, Bucks) for safer bets.
- Look for matchups where one team dominates Q1 historically.
- Avoid games with similar-paced teams, as draws are more likely.
- Check injury reports: if a key starter is missing, it can affect early performance.
- Use DNB when you want safety – instead of losing to a Q1 tie, you get your money back.
Example Tip:
If Boston Celtics (home) face a weaker team like the Bulls, betting Celtics 1st Quarter DNB is safer than outright 1st quarter win, since worst case in a tie, you get refunded.
Do you want me to also create a list of teams that are usually profitable in 1st quarter DNB markets (NBA & EuroLeague), so you can target them regularly?