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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers(16-5) | Lakers need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) LAL +6.5% of BetsBOS -6.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined over 222 points O 222.5% of BetsU 222.5 86% 14% | Lakers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. LAL +200% of BetsBOS -250 47% 53% |
 Celtics(13-9) | Celtics need(s) to win by more than 6 points LAL +6.5% of BetsBOS -6.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined under 223 points O 222.5% of BetsU 222.5 86% 14% | Celtics need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. LAL +200% of BetsBOS -250 47% 53% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heat(14-8) | Heat need(s) to lose by less than 6 points (or win) MIA +5.5% of BetsORL -5.5 73% 28% | Both teams need to score combined over 242 points O 242.5% of BetsU 242.5 76% 24% | Heat need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +170% of BetsORL -210 39% 61% |
 Magic(13-9) | Magic need(s) to win by more than 5 points MIA +5.5% of BetsORL -5.5 73% 28% | Both teams need to score combined under 243 points O 242.5% of BetsU 242.5 76% 24% | Magic need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +170% of BetsORL -210 39% 61% |
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(15-6) | Spurs need(s) to lose by less than 6 points (or win) SA +5.5% of BetsCLE -5.5 66% 34% | Both teams need to score combined over 238 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 86% 14% | Spurs need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +165% of BetsCLE -200 36% 64% |
 Cavaliers(13-10) | Cavaliers need(s) to win by more than 5 points SA +5.5% of BetsCLE -5.5 66% 34% | Both teams need to score combined under 239 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 86% 14% | Cavaliers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. SA +165% of BetsCLE -200 36% 64% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Trail Blazers(9-13) | Trail Blazers need(s) to lose by less than 8 points (or win) POR +7.5% of BetsDET -7.5 59% 41% | Both teams need to score combined over 235 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 81% 19% | Trail Blazers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. POR +240% of BetsDET -300 14% 86% |
 Pistons(17-5) | Pistons need(s) to win by more than 7 points POR +7.5% of BetsDET -7.5 59% 41% | Both teams need to score combined under 236 points O 235.5% of BetsU 235.5 81% 19% | Pistons need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. POR +240% of BetsDET -300 14% 86% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jazz(8-13) | Jazz need(s) to lose by less than 16 points (or win) UTA +15.5% of BetsNY -15.5 61% 39% | Both teams need to score combined over 238 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 75% 25% | Jazz need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. UTA +825% of BetsNY -1400 11% 89% |
 Knicks(14-7) | Knicks need(s) to win by more than 15 points UTA +15.5% of BetsNY -15.5 61% 39% | Both teams need to score combined under 239 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 75% 25% | Knicks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. UTA +825% of BetsNY -1400 11% 89% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets(6-16) | Hornets need(s) to lose by less than 8 points (or win) CHA +7.5% of BetsTOR -7.5 31% 69% | Both teams need to score combined over 231 points O 231.5% of BetsU 231.5 83% 17% | Hornets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHA +260% of BetsTOR -325 8% 92% |
 Raptors(15-8) | Raptors need(s) to win by more than 7 points CHA +7.5% of BetsTOR -7.5 31% 69% | Both teams need to score combined under 232 points O 231.5% of BetsU 231.5 83% 17% | Raptors need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. CHA +260% of BetsTOR -325 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets(15-6) | Nuggets need(s) to win by more than 6 points DEN -6.5% of BetsATL +6.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined over 238 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 79% 21% | Nuggets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -250% of BetsATL +200 86% 14% |
 Hawks(13-10) | Hawks need(s) to lose by less than 7 points (or win) DEN -6.5% of BetsATL +6.5 64% 36% | Both teams need to score combined under 239 points O 238.5% of BetsU 238.5 79% 21% | Hawks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -250% of BetsATL +200 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers(4-18) | Pacers need(s) to lose by less than 5 points (or win) IND +4.5% of BetsCHI -4.5 63% 37% | Both teams need to score combined over 237 points O 237.5% of BetsU 237.5 65% 35% | Pacers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. IND +165% of BetsCHI -200 25% 75% |
 Bulls(9-12) | Bulls need(s) to win by more than 4 points IND +4.5% of BetsCHI -4.5 63% 37% | Both teams need to score combined under 238 points O 237.5% of BetsU 237.5 65% 35% | Bulls need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. IND +165% of BetsCHI -200 25% 75% |
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(13-9) | Suns need(s) to lose by less than 12 points (or win) PHO +11.5% of BetsHOU -11.5 43% 57% | Both teams need to score combined over 222 points O 222.5% of BetsU 222.5 93% 7% | Suns need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +400% of BetsHOU -550 13% 87% |
 Rockets(14-5) | Rockets need(s) to win by more than 11 points PHO +11.5% of BetsHOU -11.5 43% 57% | Both teams need to score combined under 223 points O 222.5% of BetsU 222.5 93% 7% | Rockets need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHO +400% of BetsHOU -550 13% 87% |
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(12-9) | 76ers need(s) to win by more than 1 points PHI -1.5% of BetsMIL +1.5 54% 46% | Both teams need to score combined over 223 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 95% 5% | 76ers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -120% of BetsMIL +100 60% 40% |
 Bucks(10-13) | Bucks need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) PHI -1.5% of BetsMIL +1.5 54% 46% | Both teams need to score combined under 224 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 95% 5% | Bucks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -120% of BetsMIL +100 60% 40% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Clippers(6-16) | Clippers need(s) to win by more than 1 points LAC -1.5% of BetsMEM +1.5 53% 47% | Both teams need to score combined over 223 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 93% 7% | Clippers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. LAC -120% of BetsMEM +100 60% 40% |
 Grizzlies(9-13) | Grizzlies need(s) to lose by less than 2 points (or win) LAC -1.5% of BetsMEM +1.5 53% 47% | Both teams need to score combined under 224 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 93% 7% | Grizzlies need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. LAC -120% of BetsMEM +100 60% 40% |
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(8-15) | Mavericks need(s) to lose by less than 15 points (or win) DAL +14.5% of BetsOKC -14.5 48% 52% | Both teams need to score combined over 229 points O 229.5% of BetsU 229.5 91% 9% | Mavericks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DAL +725% of BetsOKC -1200 14% 86% |
 Thunder(21-1) | Thunder need(s) to win by more than 14 points DAL +14.5% of BetsOKC -14.5 48% 52% | Both teams need to score combined under 230 points O 229.5% of BetsU 229.5 91% 9% | Thunder need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. DAL +725% of BetsOKC -1200 14% 86% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat(14-8) | Heat need(s) to lose by less than 6 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 239 points | Heat need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
| Magic(13-9) | Magic need(s) to win by more than 5 points | Both teams need to score combined under 240 points | Magic need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks(14-7) | Knicks need(s) to win by more than 2 points | Both teams need to score combined over 231 points | Knicks need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
| Raptors(15-8) | Raptors need(s) to lose by less than 3 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 232 points | Raptors need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
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(13-9) | Suns need(s) to lose by less than 16 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 224 points | Suns need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
| Thunder(21-1) | Thunder need(s) to win by more than 15 points | Both teams need to score combined under 225 points | Thunder need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
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(15-6) | Spurs need(s) to lose by less than 5 points (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 235 points | Spurs need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
| Lakers(16-5) | Lakers need(s) to win by more than 4 points | Both teams need to score combined under 236 points | Lakers need(s) to win by the end of the game or match. |
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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