Half | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers46 | Lakers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Lakers need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 210 points |
 Pelicans56 | Pelicans need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Pelicans need(s) to win by more than 1 points | Both teams need to score combined under 211 points |
| Pregame Odds: LAL -7.5, O/U 220.5 |
Half | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Raptors54 | Raptors need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Raptors need(s) to lose by less than 11 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 226 points |
 Celtics56 | Celtics need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Celtics need(s) to win by more than 10 points | Both teams need to score combined under 227 points |
| Pregame Odds: BOS -16.5, O/U 230.5 |
2nd 10:10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Spurs33 | Spurs need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Spurs need(s) to lose by less than 10 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 228 points |
 Mavericks28 | Mavericks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Mavericks need(s) to win by more than 9 points | Both teams need to score combined under 229 points |
| Pregame Odds: DAL -13.5, O/U 228.5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jazz(3-8) | Jazz need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. UTA +220% of BetsSAC -275 7% 93% | Jazz need(s) to lose by less than 8 points (or win) UTA +7.5% of BetsSAC -7.5 75% 25% | Both teams need to score combined over 227 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 91% 9% |
 Kings(7-6) | Kings need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. UTA +220% of BetsSAC -275 7% 93% | Kings need(s) to win by more than 7 points UTA +7.5% of BetsSAC -7.5 75% 25% | Both teams need to score combined under 228 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 91% 9% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Suns(9-4) | Suns need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +220% of BetsMIN -275 18% 82% | Suns need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) PHO +6.5% of BetsMIN -6.5 50% 50% | Both teams need to score combined over 221 points O 221.5% of BetsU 221.5 89% 11% |
 Timberwolves(7-6) | Timberwolves need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +220% of BetsMIN -275 18% 82% | Timberwolves need(s) to win by more than 6 points PHO +6.5% of BetsMIN -6.5 50% 50% | Both teams need to score combined under 222 points O 221.5% of BetsU 221.5 89% 11% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heat(5-6) | Heat need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +120% of BetsIND -145 38% 62% | Heat need(s) to lose by less than 3 points (or win) MIA +2.5% of BetsIND -2.5 69% 31% | Both teams need to score combined over 229 points O 229.5% of BetsU 229.5 87% 13% |
 Pacers(5-7) | Pacers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +120% of BetsIND -145 38% 62% | Pacers need(s) to win by more than 2 points MIA +2.5% of BetsIND -2.5 69% 31% | Both teams need to score combined under 230 points O 229.5% of BetsU 229.5 87% 13% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons(6-8) | Pistons need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DET -200% of BetsWAS +165 62% 38% | Pistons need(s) to win by more than 5 points DET -5.5% of BetsWAS +5.5 70% 30% | Both teams need to score combined over 227 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 75% 25% |
 Wizards(2-9) | Wizards need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DET -200% of BetsWAS +165 62% 38% | Wizards need(s) to lose by less than 6 points (or win) DET -5.5% of BetsWAS +5.5 70% 30% | Both teams need to score combined under 228 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 75% 25% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets(7-4) | Nuggets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -105% of BetsMEM -115 48% 52% | Nuggets need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) DEN +1.5% of BetsMEM -1.5 58% 42% | Both teams need to score combined over 224 points O 224.5% of BetsU 224.5 89% 11% |
 Grizzlies(7-6) | Grizzlies need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -105% of BetsMEM -115 48% 52% | Grizzlies need(s) to win by more than 1 points DEN +1.5% of BetsMEM -1.5 58% 42% | Both teams need to score combined under 225 points O 224.5% of BetsU 224.5 89% 11% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks(6-7) | Hawks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Hawks need(s) to win by more than 5 points | Both teams need to score combined over 228 points |
 Trail Blazers(5-8) | Trail Blazers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Trail Blazers need(s) to lose by less than 6 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 229 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets(5-7) | Hornets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHA +400% of BetsCLE -550 5% 95% | Hornets need(s) to lose by less than 11 points (or win) CHA +10.5% of BetsCLE -10.5 36% 64% | Both teams need to score combined over 223 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 88% 12% |
 Cavaliers(14-0) | Cavaliers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHA +400% of BetsCLE -550 5% 95% | Cavaliers need(s) to win by more than 10 points CHA +10.5% of BetsCLE -10.5 36% 64% | Both teams need to score combined under 224 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 88% 12% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets(9-4) | Rockets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. HOU -185% of BetsCHI +150 71% 29% | Rockets need(s) to win by more than 4 points HOU -4.5% of BetsCHI +4.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined over 232 points O 232.5% of BetsU 232.5 80% 20% |
 Bulls(5-8) | Bulls need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. HOU -185% of BetsCHI +150 71% 29% | Bulls need(s) to lose by less than 5 points (or win) HOU -4.5% of BetsCHI +4.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined under 233 points O 232.5% of BetsU 232.5 80% 20% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings(7-6) | |||
 Clippers(6-7) | |||
Final | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bucks114 | Bucks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIL -175% of BetsCHA +145 82% 18% | Bucks need(s) to win by more than 3 points MIL -3.5% of BetsCHA +3.5 73% 27% | Both teams need to score combined over 219 points O 219.5% of BetsU 219.5 78% 22% |
| Hornets115 | Hornets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIL -175% of BetsCHA +145 82% 18% | Hornets need(s) to lose by less than 4 points (or win) MIL -3.5% of BetsCHA +3.5 73% 27% | Both teams need to score combined under 220 points O 219.5% of BetsU 219.5 78% 22% |
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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