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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Milwaukee Bucks(49-33) | Bucks need to win by the end of the game or match. MIL +275% of BetsIND -350 13% 87% | Bucks need to lose by less than 9 points (or win) MIL +8.5% of BetsIND -8.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined over 212 points O 212.5% of BetsU 212.5 93% 7% |
 Indiana Pacers(47-35) | Pacers need to win by the end of the game or match. MIL +275% of BetsIND -350 13% 87% | Pacers need to win by more than 8 points MIL +8.5% of BetsIND -8.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined under 213 points O 212.5% of BetsU 212.5 93% 7% |
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(50-32) | Knicks need to win by the end of the game or match. NY +125% of BetsPHI -155 17% 83% | Knicks need to lose by less than 4 points (or win) NY +3.5% of BetsPHI -3.5 52% 48% | Both teams need to score combined over 198 points O 198.5% of BetsU 198.5 95% 5% |
 Philadelphia 76ers(47-35) | 76ers need to win by the end of the game or match. NY +125% of BetsPHI -155 17% 83% | 76ers need to win by more than 3 points NY +3.5% of BetsPHI -3.5 52% 48% | Both teams need to score combined under 199 points O 198.5% of BetsU 198.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Cavaliers(48-34) | Cavaliers need to win by the end of the game or match. CLE +140% of BetsORL -165 20% 80% | Cavaliers need to lose by less than 4 points (or win) CLE +3.5% of BetsORL -3.5 43% 57% | Both teams need to score combined over 200 points O 200.5% of BetsU 200.5 92% 8% |
 Orlando Magic(47-35) | Magic need to win by the end of the game or match. CLE +140% of BetsORL -165 20% 80% | Magic need to win by more than 3 points CLE +3.5% of BetsORL -3.5 43% 57% | Both teams need to score combined under 201 points O 200.5% of BetsU 200.5 92% 8% |
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(51-31) | Clippers need to win by the end of the game or match. LAC +260% of BetsDAL -350 9% 91% | Clippers need to lose by less than 8 points (or win) LAC +7.5% of BetsDAL -7.5 42% 58% | Both teams need to score combined over 207 points O 207.5% of BetsU 207.5 96% 4% |
 Dallas Mavericks(50-32) | Mavericks need to win by the end of the game or match. LAC +260% of BetsDAL -350 9% 91% | Mavericks need to win by more than 7 points LAC +7.5% of BetsDAL -7.5 42% 58% | Both teams need to score combined under 208 points O 207.5% of BetsU 207.5 96% 4% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Timberwolves(56-26) | Timberwolves need to win by the end of the game or match. | Timberwolves need to lose by less than 5 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 207 points |
 Denver Nuggets(57-25) | Nuggets need to win by the end of the game or match. | Nuggets need to win by more than 4 points | Both teams need to score combined under 208 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.
Money Ln | Pt Spread | Total Pts | |
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| MIL | |||
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