Odds Shark's NBA first quarter and first half betting report offers up-to-date numbers on how the Association's 30 teams and elite-level players perform in the opening 12 and 24 minutes of games.
Here's a look at all first-quarter and first-half numbers in the spread and total markets with the 2025-26 regular season now underway.

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1st Quarter ATS/OU Records For 2025-26 NBA Season
| Team | Overall Record | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 35-17 (3.13) | 17-7 (3.92) | 18-10 (2.46) | 6-4 (4.7) |
| Denver | 33-19 (1.94) | 15-9 (3.08) | 18-10 (0.96) | 6-4 (-1.2) |
| Boston | 31-21 (2.21) | 15-10 (2.24) | 16-11 (2.19) | 5-5 (1.4) |
| Miami | 31-22 (2.34) | 11-15 (2.0) | 20-7 (2.67) | 5-5 (2.7) |
| Toronto | 31-22 (0.87) | 15-12 (0.07) | 16-10 (1.69) | 7-3 (4.3) |
| Detroit | 28-22-1 (1.45) | 13-15 (1.04) | 15-7-1 (1.96) | 6-4 (2.5) |
| Portland | 28-23-1 (-1.5) | 17-10 (0.74) | 11-13-1 (-3.92) | 3-6-1 (-2.6) |
| Phoenix | 28-24 (0.62) | 12-13 (1.04) | 16-11 (0.22) | 5-5 (-0.3) |
| Oklahoma City | 28-24 (4.08) | 13-14 (4.78) | 15-10 (3.32) | 6-4 (3.5) |
| LA Clippers | 27-24 (0.65) | 14-10 (3.62) | 13-14 (-2.0) | 4-6 (-2.6) |
1st Half ATS/OU Records For 2025-26 NBA Season
| Team | Overall Record | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 35-17 (3.13) | 17-7 (3.92) | 18-10 (2.46) | 6-4 (4.7) |
| Denver | 33-19 (1.94) | 15-9 (3.08) | 18-10 (0.96) | 6-4 (-1.2) |
| Boston | 31-21 (2.21) | 15-10 (2.24) | 16-11 (2.19) | 5-5 (1.4) |
| Miami | 31-22 (2.34) | 11-15 (2.0) | 20-7 (2.67) | 5-5 (2.7) |
| Toronto | 31-22 (0.87) | 15-12 (0.07) | 16-10 (1.69) | 7-3 (4.3) |
| Detroit | 28-22-1 (1.45) | 13-15 (1.04) | 15-7-1 (1.96) | 6-4 (2.5) |
| Portland | 28-23-1 (-1.5) | 17-10 (0.74) | 11-13-1 (-3.92) | 3-6-1 (-2.6) |
| Phoenix | 28-24 (0.62) | 12-13 (1.04) | 16-11 (0.22) | 5-5 (-0.3) |
| Oklahoma City | 28-24 (4.08) | 13-14 (4.78) | 15-10 (3.32) | 6-4 (3.5) |
| LA Clippers | 27-24 (0.65) | 14-10 (3.62) | 13-14 (-2.0) | 4-6 (-2.6) |
2025-26 NBA Leading 1st Quarter Scorers
| Player | Team | 1Q PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Los Angeles Lakers | 11.5 |
| James Harden | Los Angeles Clippers | 10.8 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 10.3 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 8.9 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 8.7 |
| Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets | 8.4 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 8.3 |
| LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets | 7.8 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 7.6 |
Statistics accurate as of November 25, 2025
2025-26 NBA Leading 1st Half Scorers
| Player | Team | 1H PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Los Angeles Lakers | 20.1 |
| James Harden | Los Angeles Clippers | 17.3 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 16.4 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 15.7 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 14.6 |
| Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | 14.6 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 14.3 |
| Julius Randle | Minnesota Timberwolves | 14.1 |
| Franz Wagner | Orlando Magic | 13.8 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 13.6 |
Statistics accurate as of November 25, 2025
Which NBA team had the best first-quarter ATS record?
The Milwaukee Bucks had the best first-quarter ATS record in 2021-22 (55-38-1).
Which NBA team covered the spread the most in the first half?
The Memphis Grizzlies covered the first-half spread (60-33-1) more than any other NBA team in 2021-22.
