Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers(12-7) | Cavaliers need(s) to win by more than 3 points CLE -3.5% of BetsATL +3.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined over 239 points O 239.5% of BetsU 239.5 44% 56% | Cavaliers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CLE -165% of BetsATL +135 84% 16% |
 Hawks(11-8) | Hawks need(s) to lose by less than 4 points (or win) CLE -3.5% of BetsATL +3.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined under 240 points O 239.5% of BetsU 239.5 44% 56% | Hawks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CLE -165% of BetsATL +135 84% 16% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magic(11-8) | Magic need(s) to lose by less than 4 points (or win) ORL +3.5% of BetsDET -3.5 45% 55% | Both teams need to score combined over 235 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 59% 41% | Magic need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. ORL +135% of BetsDET -160 16% 84% |
 Pistons(15-3) | Pistons need(s) to win by more than 3 points ORL +3.5% of BetsDET -3.5 45% 55% | Both teams need to score combined under 236 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 59% 41% | Pistons need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. ORL +135% of BetsDET -160 16% 84% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wizards(2-15) | Wizards need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) WAS +6.5% of BetsIND -6.5 48% 53% | Both teams need to score combined over 240 points O 240.5% of BetsU 240.5 48% 52% | Wizards need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. WAS +220% of BetsIND -275 17% 83% |
 Pacers(2-16) | Pacers need(s) to win by more than 6 points WAS +6.5% of BetsIND -6.5 48% 53% | Both teams need to score combined under 241 points O 240.5% of BetsU 240.5 48% 52% | Pacers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. WAS +220% of BetsIND -275 17% 83% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls(9-8) | Bulls need(s) to win by more than 3 points CHI -3.5% of BetsCHA +3.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined over 247 points O 247.5% of BetsU 247.5 45% 55% | Bulls need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHI -155% of BetsCHA +125 86% 14% |
 Hornets(4-14) | Hornets need(s) to lose by less than 4 points (or win) CHI -3.5% of BetsCHA +3.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined under 248 points O 247.5% of BetsU 247.5 45% 55% | Hornets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHI -155% of BetsCHA +125 86% 14% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 76ers(9-8) | 76ers need(s) to win by more than 6 points PHI -6.5% of BetsBKN +6.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined over 227 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 66% 34% | 76ers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -275% of BetsBKN +220 88% 12% |
 Nets(3-14) | Nets need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) PHI -6.5% of BetsBKN +6.5 57% 43% | Both teams need to score combined under 228 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 66% 34% | Nets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -275% of BetsBKN +220 88% 12% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bucks(8-11) | Bucks need(s) to lose by less than 8 points (or win) MIL +7.5% of BetsNY -7.5 31% 69% | Both teams need to score combined over 235 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 64% 36% | Bucks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIL +240% of BetsNY -300 8% 92% |
 Knicks(11-6) | Knicks need(s) to win by more than 7 points MIL +7.5% of BetsNY -7.5 31% 69% | Both teams need to score combined under 236 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 64% 36% | Knicks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIL +240% of BetsNY -300 8% 92% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Spurs(12-5) | Spurs need(s) to lose by less than 10 points (or win) SA +9.5% of BetsDEN -9.5 66% 34% | Both teams need to score combined over 236 points O 236.5% of BetsU 236.5 50% 50% | Spurs need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +310% of BetsDEN -400 9% 91% |
 Nuggets(13-4) | Nuggets need(s) to win by more than 9 points SA +9.5% of BetsDEN -9.5 66% 34% | Both teams need to score combined under 237 points O 236.5% of BetsU 236.5 50% 50% | Nuggets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +310% of BetsDEN -400 9% 91% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kings(5-14) | Kings need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) SAC +1.5% of BetsUTA -1.5 53% 47% | Both teams need to score combined over 239 points O 239.5% of BetsU 239.5 50% 50% | Kings need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SAC -102% of BetsUTA -118 51% 49% |
 Jazz(5-12) | Jazz need(s) to win by more than 1 points SAC +1.5% of BetsUTA -1.5 53% 47% | Both teams need to score combined under 240 points O 239.5% of BetsU 239.5 50% 50% | Jazz need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SAC -102% of BetsUTA -118 51% 49% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Suns(12-7) | Suns need(s) to lose by less than 15 points (or win) PHO +14.5% of BetsOKC -14.5 55% 45% | Both teams need to score combined over 228 points O 228.5% of BetsU 228.5 76% 24% | Suns need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +675% of BetsOKC -1100 7% 93% |
 Thunder(18-1) | Thunder need(s) to win by more than 14 points PHO +14.5% of BetsOKC -14.5 55% 45% | Both teams need to score combined under 229 points O 228.5% of BetsU 228.5 76% 24% | Thunder need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +675% of BetsOKC -1100 7% 93% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks(5-14) | Mavericks need(s) to lose by less than 11 points (or win) DAL +10.5% of BetsLAL -10.5 30% 70% | Both teams need to score combined over 231 points O 231.5% of BetsU 231.5 65% 35% | Mavericks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DAL +375% of BetsLAL -500 3% 97% |
 Lakers(13-4) | Lakers need(s) to win by more than 10 points DAL +10.5% of BetsLAL -10.5 30% 70% | Both teams need to score combined under 232 points O 231.5% of BetsU 231.5 65% 35% | Lakers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DAL +375% of BetsLAL -500 3% 97% |
Indicates how many points the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total points both teams are expected to score | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Grizzlies(7-12) | Grizzlies need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) MEM +6.5% of BetsLAC -6.5 44% 56% | Both teams need to score combined over 227 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 75% 25% | Grizzlies need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MEM +220% of BetsLAC -275 11% 89% |
 Clippers(5-13) | Clippers need(s) to win by more than 6 points MEM +6.5% of BetsLAC -6.5 44% 56% | Both teams need to score combined under 228 points O 227.5% of BetsU 227.5 75% 25% | Clippers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MEM +220% of BetsLAC -275 11% 89% |
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.
Spread | Total | Money | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | |||
| IND |
