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Basketball

Prop Bets

This is one of the most popular basketball betting markets in NBA betting. Over/Under bets allow you to place a wager on the total number of points scored by both teams. Consider the style or pace of the upcoming game between these two teams. Consider whether the pace of the game will be slow and physical.

First Quarter/First Half Betting

Prop bets usually focus on individual players and their performance in a particular match, allowing you to place bets on different parts of the game, not just the final score. Examples include betting on the first team to score 15 points, a team’s total number of three-pointers made, or a player’s assists, rebounds, and field goals, as well as whether a team’s point total is odd or even, and so on.

Race to 10 Bets

Bet on which team will be leading at the end of the first quarter or first half.

NBA 3-Pointer Betting

Bet on which team will be the first to score 10 points. There is usually no rule or reason as to which team will start well and reach this goal, it is basically a prediction based on luck.

Double Double/Triple Double

You can bet on a specific team or player to hit over / under the number of 3-pointers, the first player or team to hit a 3-pointer in a game, a player to hit two or more 3-pointers, and more.

Bet Wiser on Basketball

Double/Double: The player must record 10 or more in two of the following 5 statistical categories.
Triple/Double: The player must record 10 or more in 3 of the following 5 statistical categories: Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocked Shots, Steals.

Find the Best Odds

It is the highest yield to make an odds comparison because it takes very little time. If you want to bet on the Bulls at -150 on Bookie A, but the odds are -125 at Bookie B, then the latter gains more.

Injuries

If you’re looking to place a bet on a particular team, take a close look at the injury report to see which key players are out of action. Also, try to find out which players might be off—this is a recent addition to NBA betting, especially for back-to-backs. The status of big names has the biggest impact on NBA odds. Injury reports can change dramatically in an instant, so it is absolutely essential to check them throughout the day.

Know the schedule

Scheduling may cause a team to play multiple games in a short period of time, leaving them exhausted for the last few games.

Recent Performance

If Dallas is riding a five-game winning streak against the Lakers, who have won just one of their last five games, that will play a major role in your wager on this matchup.

Pace

If the game between two teams moves at a fast pace or has a high average number of possessions per game, the game is likely to be high-scoring, which is a key consideration for the NBA Game Totals Tip (Over/Under).

Umpire

The umpire has a major impact on the outcome of the game, especially the total score. You can focus on umpires who have a tendency to favor over and under scores, or some umpires may call more fouls than others.

Historical Matchups

Historical matchups between two teams can provide some clues about the pace and style of play. In addition, you can view how both teams have performed against common opponents.

Waitting for Timeouts Before Placing Your Bets

Basketball is a fast-paced sport, so it’s easy to get caught up in the action. Consider making your betting decisions during timeouts to avoid time pressure.

A Over/Under

The odds will depend on your country, but in Canada, we will be focusing on American odds. For example, at odds of +100, the betting ratio is 1:1, which means that for every $1 you bet, you will win $1 if your bet is successful. If the odds are higher than +100, you will win more than $100 on a $100 bet. However, if the odds are negative (-), this means that you have to bet more than $100 to win $100. The Point Spread is usually set at 0.5 to avoid a 'Push.' When the Point Spread is -8.5, it means that one team must win by 9 points or more to cover the spread. When you choose how to bet on basketball games online, whether it's college basketball, the WNBA, or the NBA, you have a variety of options.

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