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Our team of professional sports bettors release NBA best bets all season long. From the start of the NBA preseason until an NBA champion is crowned, we release daily NBA picks. We track countless amounts of NBA betting data, including trends, statistics, starting lineups, injuries and historical results.
We utilize this data to identify the NBA best bets with the most value (+EV). We don’t just offer moneyline, point spread and game total NBA picks. We also release NBA picks for quarters, first half, second half, team totals, props (game, team and player), futures and parlays. In rare cases, we release NBA teasers.
Our NBA experts publish year-round content. During the offseason, we cover the NBA draft and provide NBA picks. We also cover all of the popular NBA futures betting markets prior to the regular season.
There are lots of NBA futures, including NBA Championship winner, conference winners, division winners, regular season win totals, to make the playoffs (yes/no), player futures and more. We analyze all of these futures betting markets and uncover NBA best bets that are worth season-long investments.
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How to Bet on the NBA
The NBA’s popularity stretches around the world. With millions of NBA fans in the USA, Canada, China, Australia and every other continent in the world, betting on basketball is big business.
In the US alone, millions of basketball fans will make at least one NBA pick this season. Sportsbooks are catering to the popularity by offering more NBA betting markets than ever before. It’s possible to bet on every single possession when live betting on the NBA, but we don’t recommend doing that.
We’re the best resource for learning how to bet on the NBA due to our in-depth basketball betting guides.
NBA Odds Explained
Before betting on the NBA, you need to understand how NBA odds work.
NBA Moneyline Odds:
- Example: Brooklyn Nets (+155) vs. Miami Heat (-185)
On NBA moneyline bets, you need to predict the winning team. The favorite will have negative (-) odds, while the underdog will have positive (+) odds. When the odds are negative, the number equals how much you’ll win on a $100 bet. Positive odds equal how much you’ll win on a $100 bet.
In our example, you need to bet $185 to win $100 on Miami or $100 to win $155 on Brooklyn.
NBA Point Spread Odds:
- Example: Brooklyn Nets +4.5 (-110) vs. Miami Heat -4.5 (-110)
Point spreads are utilized to make basketball games more even. Generally, the odds on both sides will be -110 (Bet $110 to Win $100). Miami needs to win by 5+ points to cover against the spread. Brooklyn will cover against the spread if they win the game or lose by four or fewer points.
NBA Game Total Odds:
- Example: Over 222.5 Points (-110) vs. Under 222.5 Points (-110)
All NBA total bets are over/under propositions. You need to predict whether the two teams playing in the game will score over or under the posted total. In our example, the two teams need to score 223+ points for the over to win, while the under will win if both teams score 222 points or fewer.
Now that you know how moneyline, point spread and totals work, you’ll understand how all of the different NBA betting markets work. This is the first step to becoming a successful NBA bettor.
NBA Betting Tips and Strategies for Beginners
Here are some beginner tips and strategies that NBA bettors need to follow:
Closing Line Value (CLV):
Closing line value is an indicator of long-term success. Have you ever heard the term “beating the closing line”? That’s what CLV is. If the closing line for the Bucks is -4 and you bet the Bucks at -2.5, that’s CLV. The best way to generate CLV is to bet early.
NBA Betting Trends:
Tracking NBA betting trends is necessary to succeed, but understanding what trends are valuable requires experience. How a team has played on Tuesdays is useless, but analyzing how small underdogs (+1 to +4) perform at home is very useful. Division rivals play each other four times each season, so tracking division trends can lead to more NBA best bets.
NBA Statistics:
There are more advanced NBA statistics and metrics than ever before. Some of the most predictive metrics include Daily Plus-Minus (DPM), Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM), Box Plus-Minus (BPM), RAPTOR, LEBRON and Player Efficiency Rating (PER).
What are basketball betting odds?
Basketball betting odds represent the probability of a particular outcome in a basketball game and determine the potential payout for a successful bet. They indicate how much you can win relative to your wager.
How do point spreads work in basketball betting?
Point spreads level the playing field between two teams by assigning a handicap. The favorite must win by more than the specified points, while the underdog can lose by fewer points or win outright for a bet to pay out.
What is the difference between moneyline and point spread bets?
A moneyline bet involves picking the outright winner of a game, with odds reflecting each team’s probability of winning. Point spread bets, however, involve wagering on the margin of victory or defeat, not just the winner.
How can I use over/under bets in basketball?
Over/under bets, or totals, involve predicting whether the combined final score of both teams will be over or under a set number determined by the sportsbook.
What factors should I consider when betting on basketball games?
Key factors include team form, injuries, head-to-head history, scheduling (such as back-to-back games), and home-court advantage. Analyzing these can help make more informed betting decisions.
