Basketball is a fun game loved by many. What is as exciting and thrilling as the game itself is earning from your knowledge of the sport.
Everything about NBA odds and betting on the game is presented here. Whether it's the regular games or a classic between famous rivals in the finals, there's always a way to bet and profit from it. Keep reading for all you need to know about one of the most popular options in the Rizk sports catalog.
Basketball Betting Odds And Lines
There are many ways to bet in the NBA. Each betting line has its peculiarities. See how they work:
Moneyline
Moneyline involves a direct selection of the winner, hence, the name straight-up bet (SU). For example, if the Golden State Warriors are more likely to win in their Matchup against the Mavericks, you can pick them to win outright. On the other hand, if you think the Mavericks stand a chance, you can pick them to win outrightly and earn even more.
In sportsbooks, Moneyline odds look like this:
• Warriors – 105
• Mavericks + 105
Favourite teams have negative values, while the underdogs have positive values. If you bet Warriors to win, a winning wager of $105 gives you an extra $100. Conversely, a winning wager of $100 gives you an additional $105 if you bet Mavericks to win.
Point Spread
Like the NFL point points level the playing field between the two teams. Oddsmakers assign a certain margin by which the favourite must win the match. Invariably, the underdogs must not lose beyond the margin. Better still, they could win the match.
You'd find the odds laid out like this:
• Miami Heats – 14
• Sacramento Kings +14
Based on the odds, the Heats must win the match by a 14-point difference or more. On the other hand, Sacramento needs to stand its ground as the underdogs and not lose up to a 14-point difference.
Total
Total bet means wagering over or under the oddsmaker's projected final score of the two teams combined. For example, a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors may appear like this:
• Over 210
• Under 210
Choosing over 210 means you'd need them to score a total of 210 or more to win your bet. A wager on under means they have to have a total combined score of less than 210 to win your bet.
Prop Bets
Prop bets mean betting on likely events that may happen in the NBA. You can bet on both teams and individual NBA players based on various milestones. For instance, you can bet on how many rebounds Kevin Durant will have in a match or how many points Memphis will put up in the 2nd quarter against the Denver Nuggets.
Live Betting
Live betting, as the name implies, means wagering on live matches. For example, you could wager on the next team to score, or changing spreads, etc. But you must be quick to wager on odds because it disappears quickly.
All in all, other betting options such as Futures, Parlays are also interesting lines for bettors. But the most important thing is that you have a betting strategy; keep track of stats, study momentum and make sure to bet within your means.
