Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | |
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Minnesota Timberwolves(56-26) | Timberwolves need to win by the end of the game or match. MIN +155% of BetsDEN -190 12% 88% | Timberwolves need to lose by less than 5 points (or win) MIN +4.5% of BetsDEN -4.5 58% 42% | Both teams need to score combined over 208 points O 208.5% of BetsU 208.5 95% 5% |
Denver Nuggets(57-25) | Nuggets need to win by the end of the game or match. MIN +155% of BetsDEN -190 12% 88% | Nuggets need to win by more than 4 points MIN +4.5% of BetsDEN -4.5 58% 42% | Both teams need to score combined under 209 points O 208.5% of BetsU 208.5 95% 5% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | |
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Orlando Magic(47-35) | Magic need to win by the end of the game or match. ORL +135% of BetsCLE -160 18% 82% | Magic need to lose by less than 4 points (or win) ORL +3.5% of BetsCLE -3.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined over 195 points O 195.5% of BetsU 195.5 98% 2% |
Cleveland Cavaliers(48-34) | Cavaliers need to win by the end of the game or match. ORL +135% of BetsCLE -160 18% 82% | Cavaliers need to win by more than 3 points ORL +3.5% of BetsCLE -3.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined under 196 points O 195.5% of BetsU 195.5 98% 2% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | |
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Indiana Pacers(47-35) | Pacers need to win by the end of the game or match. IND +180% of BetsNY -225 17% 83% | Pacers need to lose by less than 7 points (or win) IND +6.5% of BetsNY -6.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined over 216 points O 216.5% of BetsU 216.5 95% 5% |
New York Knicks(50-32) | Knicks need to win by the end of the game or match. IND +180% of BetsNY -225 17% 83% | Knicks need to win by more than 6 points IND +6.5% of BetsNY -6.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined under 217 points O 216.5% of BetsU 216.5 95% 5% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | |
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Dallas Mavericks(50-32) | Mavericks need to win by the end of the game or match. | Mavericks need to lose by less than 4 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 214 points |
Oklahoma City Thunder(57-25) | Thunder need to win by the end of the game or match. | Thunder need to win by more than 3 points | Both teams need to score combined under 215 points |
The football and basketball betting line look very similar. The most common odds you’ll see in the NBA are with the point spread.
Bucks -4
Lakers +4
In that example, the Bucks are the 4-point favorites, and have to win by 5 or more points to win the bet. If the Bucks win by exactly 4 points, it’s a “push” and the bet is refunded. These bets usually have -110 odds on each side, meaning bettors win $100 on a $110 wager.
The over/under, or “total,” and the moneyline are the two other common bets made on NBA games.
The total (combined points by both teams) is set by the sportsbook, and bettors can choose to bet over or under the total. Those bets normally have -110 odds.
Knicks +180
Celtics -200
The moneyline eliminates the point spread. Bettors just take a team to win straight up, and the odds change based on who is favored.
In this example, a $100 bet on the underdog Knicks would win $180 if New York won straight up. Bettors would have to lay $200 on the favored Celtics to win $100.
A popular NBA bet is wagering on who will win the championship, and those odds are offered almost year-round. A 76ers fan who wants to bet Philadelphia to win the NBA Finals might get 10-to-1 odds before the season.
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