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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nets61 | Nets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Nets need(s) to win by more than 8 points | Both teams need to score combined over 201 points |
 Magic43 | Magic need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. | Magic need(s) to lose by less than 9 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 202 points |
| Pregame Odds: ORL -8.5, O/U 202.5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers(15-17) | Pacers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. IND +400% of BetsBOS -550 5% 95% | Pacers need(s) to lose by less than 11 points (or win) IND +10.5% of BetsBOS -10.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined over 232 points O 232.5% of BetsU 232.5 86% 14% |
 Celtics(23-8) | Celtics need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. IND +400% of BetsBOS -550 5% 95% | Celtics need(s) to win by more than 10 points IND +10.5% of BetsBOS -10.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined under 233 points O 232.5% of BetsU 232.5 86% 14% |
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(17-15) | Hawks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. ATL -115% of BetsTOR -105 68% 32% | Hawks need(s) to win by more than 1 points ATL -1.5% of BetsTOR +1.5 78% 22% | Both teams need to score combined over 240 points O 240.5% of BetsU 240.5 76% 24% |
 Raptors(7-24) | Raptors need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. ATL -115% of BetsTOR -105 68% 32% | Raptors need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) ATL -1.5% of BetsTOR +1.5 78% 22% | Both teams need to score combined under 241 points O 240.5% of BetsU 240.5 76% 24% |
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(15-14) | Heat need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +280% of BetsHOU -350 13% 87% | Heat need(s) to lose by less than 9 points (or win) MIA +8.5% of BetsHOU -8.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined over 215 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 88% 12% |
 Rockets(21-10) | Rockets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +280% of BetsHOU -350 13% 87% | Rockets need(s) to win by more than 8 points MIA +8.5% of BetsHOU -8.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined under 216 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Grizzlies(22-10) | Grizzlies need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MEM +230% of BetsOKC -300 12% 89% | Grizzlies need(s) to lose by less than 8 points (or win) MEM +7.5% of BetsOKC -7.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined over 233 points O 233.5% of BetsU 233.5 69% 31% |
 Thunder(25-5) | Thunder need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MEM +230% of BetsOKC -300 12% 89% | Thunder need(s) to win by more than 7 points MEM +7.5% of BetsOKC -7.5 51% 49% | Both teams need to score combined under 234 points O 233.5% of BetsU 233.5 69% 31% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Spurs(16-15) | Spurs need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +200% of BetsMIN -250 10% 90% | Spurs need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) SA +6.5% of BetsMIN -6.5 54% 46% | Both teams need to score combined over 215 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 76% 24% |
 Timberwolves(16-14) | Timberwolves need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +200% of BetsMIN -250 10% 90% | Timberwolves need(s) to win by more than 6 points SA +6.5% of BetsMIN -6.5 54% 46% | Both teams need to score combined under 216 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 76% 24% |
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.
Half | Money Ln | Pt Spread | Total Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKN61 | |||
| ORL43 |
