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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando Magic(30-25) | Magic need to win by the end of the game or match. | Magic need to lose by less than 8 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 216 points |
 Cleveland Cavaliers(36-17) | Cavaliers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Cavaliers need to win by more than 7 points | Both teams need to score combined under 217 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brooklyn Nets(21-33) | Nets need to win by the end of the game or match. | Both teams need to score combined over 230 points | |
 Toronto Raptors(19-36) | Raptors need to win by the end of the game or match. | Both teams need to score combined under 231 points | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Pistons(8-46) | Pistons need to win by the end of the game or match. | Pistons need to lose by less than 12 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 247 points |
 Indiana Pacers(31-25) | Pacers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Pacers need to win by more than 11 points | Both teams need to score combined under 248 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Knicks(33-22) | Knicks need to win by the end of the game or match. | Knicks need to lose by less than 2 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 226 points |
 Philadelphia 76ers(32-22) | 76ers need to win by the end of the game or match. | 76ers need to win by more than 1 points | Both teams need to score combined under 227 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Phoenix Suns(33-22) | Suns need to win by the end of the game or match. | Suns need to lose by less than 2 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 243 points |
 Dallas Mavericks(32-23) | Mavericks need to win by the end of the game or match. | Mavericks need to win by more than 1 points | Both teams need to score combined under 244 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Rockets(24-30) | Rockets need to win by the end of the game or match. | Rockets need to lose by less than 7 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 226 points |
 New Orleans Pelicans(33-22) | Pelicans need to win by the end of the game or match. | Pelicans need to win by more than 6 points | Both teams need to score combined under 227 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Boston Celtics(43-12) | Celtics need to win by the end of the game or match. | Celtics need to win by more than 7 points | Both teams need to score combined over 226 points |
 Chicago Bulls(26-29) | Bulls need to win by the end of the game or match. | Bulls need to lose by less than 8 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 227 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 LA Clippers(36-17) | Clippers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Clippers need to lose by less than 3 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 239 points |
 Oklahoma City Thunder(37-17) | Thunder need to win by the end of the game or match. | Thunder need to win by more than 2 points | Both teams need to score combined under 240 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Charlotte Hornets(13-41) | Hornets need to win by the end of the game or match. | Hornets need to lose by less than 10 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 231 points |
 Utah Jazz(26-30) | Jazz need to win by the end of the game or match. | Jazz need to win by more than 9 points | Both teams need to score combined under 232 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Wizards(9-45) | Wizards need to win by the end of the game or match. | Wizards need to lose by less than 16 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 229 points |
 Denver Nuggets(36-19) | Nuggets need to win by the end of the game or match. | Nuggets need to win by more than 15 points | Both teams need to score combined under 230 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio Spurs(11-44) | Spurs need to win by the end of the game or match. | Spurs need to lose by less than 12 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 244 points |
 Sacramento Kings(31-23) | Kings need to win by the end of the game or match. | Kings need to win by more than 11 points | Both teams need to score combined under 245 points |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Lakers(30-26) | Lakers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Lakers need to lose by less than 3 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 241 points |
 Golden State Warriors(27-26) | Warriors need to win by the end of the game or match. | Warriors need to win by more than 2 points | Both teams need to score combined under 242 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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