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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets(37-22) | Rockets need to win by more than 15 points HOU -15.5% of BetsWAS +15.5 68% 32% | Both teams need to score combined over 223 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 82% 18% | Rockets need to win by the end of the game or match. HOU -1200% of BetsWAS +725 90% 10% |
 Wizards(16-43) | Wizards need to lose by less than 16 points (or win) HOU -15.5% of BetsWAS +15.5 68% 32% | Both teams need to score combined under 224 points O 223.5% of BetsU 223.5 82% 18% | Wizards need to win by the end of the game or match. HOU -1200% of BetsWAS +725 90% 10% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics(40-20) | Celtics need to win by more than 7 points BOS -7.5% of BetsMIL +7.5 78% 22% | Both teams need to score combined over 215 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 83% 17% | Celtics need to win by the end of the game or match. BOS -325% of BetsMIL +260 87% 13% |
 Bucks(26-33) | Bucks need to lose by less than 8 points (or win) BOS -7.5% of BetsMIL +7.5 78% 22% | Both teams need to score combined under 216 points O 215.5% of BetsU 215.5 83% 17% | Bucks need to win by the end of the game or match. BOS -325% of BetsMIL +260 87% 13% |
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(37-24) | Nuggets need to win by more than 11 points DEN -11.5% of BetsUTA +11.5 87% 13% | Both teams need to score combined over 243 points O 243.5% of BetsU 243.5 49% 51% | Nuggets need to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -550% of BetsUTA +400 92% 8% |
 Jazz(18-42) | Jazz need to lose by less than 12 points (or win) DEN -11.5% of BetsUTA +11.5 87% 13% | Both teams need to score combined under 244 points O 243.5% of BetsU 243.5 49% 51% | Jazz need to win by the end of the game or match. DEN -550% of BetsUTA +400 92% 8% |
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(28-31) | Clippers need to win by more than 1 points LAC -1.5% of BetsGS +1.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined over 217 points O 217.5% of BetsU 217.5 77% 23% | Clippers need to win by the end of the game or match. LAC -130% of BetsGS +105 65% 35% |
 Warriors(31-29) | Warriors need to lose by less than 2 points (or win) LAC -1.5% of BetsGS +1.5 80% 20% | Both teams need to score combined under 218 points O 217.5% of BetsU 217.5 77% 23% | Warriors need to win by the end of the game or match. LAC -130% of BetsGS +105 65% 35% |
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.
