TUE OCT 24TH
Spread
Total
Moneyline
11:30PM
LA Lakers
+5
−110
O 227
−110
+170
11:30PM
DEN Nuggets
-5
−110
U 227
−110
−205
WED OCT 25TH
Spread
Total
Moneyline
2:00AM
PHO Suns
+1
−110
O 232.5
−110
−110
2:00AM
GS Warriors
-1
−105
U 232.5
−110
−110
11:00PM
BOS Celtics
-2.5
−110
−135
11:00PM
NY Knicks
+2.5
−110
+114
11:00PM
ATL Hawks
-1.5
−110
−125
11:00PM
CHA Hornets
+1.5
−110
+105
11:00PM
HOU Rockets
+3.5
−110
+136
11:00PM
ORL Magic
-3.5
−110
−162
11:00PM
WAS Wizards
+7.5
−110
+260
11:00PM
IND Pacers
-7.5
−110
−325
11:30PM
DET Pistons
+9.5
−115
+340
11:30PM
MIA Heat
-9.5
−105
−440
11:30PM
CLE Cavaliers
-1.5
−110
−125
11:30PM
BKN Nets
+1.5
−110
+105
THU OCT 26TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
NO Pelicans
+1.5
−110
+105
12:00AM
MEM Grizzlies
-1.5
−110
−125
12:00AM
OKC Thunder
+1
−115
−110
12:00AM
CHI Bulls
-1
−105
−110
1:00AM
SAC Kings
-1
−110
−118
1:00AM
UTA Jazz
+1
−110
−102
1:30AM
DAL Mavericks
-4.5
−110
−198
1:30AM
SA Spurs
+4.5
−110
+164
11:30PM
PHI 76ers
+5
−110
+170
11:30PM
MIL Bucks
-5
−110
−205
SAT OCT 28TH
Spread
Moneyline
2:00AM
GS Warriors
+1
−110
−102
2:00AM
SAC Kings
-1
−110
−118
FRI NOV 3RD
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
CLE Cavaliers
-1
−110
−115
11:00PM
IND Pacers
+1
−110
−105
11:00PM
BKN Nets
+3
−110
+124
11:00PM
CHI Bulls
-3
−110
−148
SAT NOV 4TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
GS Warriors
-1
−110
−115
12:00AM
OKC Thunder
+1
−110
−105
12:00AM
WAS Wizards
+8
−110
+270
12:00AM
MIA Heat
-8
−110
−340
2:00AM
DAL Mavericks
+5
−110
+170
2:00AM
DEN Nuggets
-5
−110
−205
FRI NOV 10TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
PHI 76ers
-6
−110
−250
11:00PM
DET Pistons
+6
−110
+205
11:00PM
CHA Hornets
+1
−110
−105
11:00PM
WAS Wizards
-1
−110
−115
SAT NOV 11TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
MIN Timberwolves
-3
−110
−148
12:00AM
SA Spurs
+3
−110
+124
12:00AM
UTA Jazz
+6.5
−110
+220
12:00AM
MEM Grizzlies
-6.5
−110
−270
12:00AM
NO Pelicans
-1
−110
−115
12:00AM
HOU Rockets
+1
−110
−105
12:30AM
LA Clippers
+1
−110
−105
12:30AM
DAL Mavericks
-1
−110
−115
2:00AM
OKC Thunder
+2.5
−110
+120
2:00AM
SAC Kings
-2.5
−110
−142
TUE NOV 14TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
ATL Hawks
-3
−110
−148
11:00PM
DET Pistons
+3
−110
+124
11:00PM
IND Pacers
+6.5
−110
+210
11:00PM
PHI 76ers
-6.5
−110
−258
11:00PM
MIA Heat
-2.5
−110
−142
11:00PM
CHA Hornets
+2.5
−110
+120
11:30PM
SA Spurs
+7.5
−110
+250
11:30PM
OKC Thunder
-7.5
−110
−310
11:30PM
ORL Magic
+2.5
−110
+120
11:30PM
BKN Nets
-2.5
−110
−142
WED NOV 15TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
DAL Mavericks
+2.5
−110
+120
12:00AM
NO Pelicans
-2.5
−110
−142
2:00AM
MIN Timberwolves
+4.5
−110
+160
2:00AM
GS Warriors
-4.5
−110
−192
2:00AM
LA Clippers
+5.5
−110
+190
2:00AM
DEN Nuggets
-5.5
−110
−230
2:30AM
MEM Grizzlies
+4
−110
+145
2:30AM
LA Lakers
-4
−110
−175
FRI NOV 17TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
NY Knicks
-2.5
−110
−142
11:00PM
WAS Wizards
+2.5
−110
+120
11:30PM
PHI 76ers
-1
−105
−110
11:30PM
ATL Hawks
+1
−115
−110
11:30PM
SAC Kings
-2
−110
−130
11:30PM
SA Spurs
+2
−110
+110
11:30PM
DET Pistons
+9.5
−110
+350
11:30PM
CLE Cavaliers
-9.5
−110
−455
SAT NOV 18TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
DEN Nuggets
-1
−110
−118
12:00AM
NO Pelicans
+1
−110
−102
12:00AM
ORL Magic
+3
−110
+124
12:00AM
CHI Bulls
-3
−110
−148
2:30AM
HOU Rockets
+6.5
−110
+220
2:30AM
LA Clippers
-6.5
−110
−270
TUE NOV 21ST
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
TOR Raptors
+2.5
−110
+120
11:00PM
ORL Magic
-2.5
−110
−142
11:30PM
IND Pacers
+4.5
−110
+160
11:30PM
ATL Hawks
-4.5
−110
−192
11:30PM
CLE Cavaliers
+3.5
−110
+140
11:30PM
PHI 76ers
-3.5
−110
−166
WED NOV 22ND
Spread
Moneyline
2:00AM
UTA Jazz
+7.5
−110
+260
2:00AM
LA Lakers
-7.5
−110
−325
FRI NOV 24TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:30PM
MIA Heat
+2
−110
+110
11:30PM
NY Knicks
-2
−110
−130
SAT NOV 25TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
DEN Nuggets
-4
−110
−175
12:00AM
HOU Rockets
+4
−110
+145
12:00AM
SAC Kings
+2.5
−110
+120
12:00AM
MIN Timberwolves
-2.5
−110
−142
12:00AM
DET Pistons
+6
−110
+205
12:00AM
IND Pacers
-6
−110
−250
2:00AM
SA Spurs
+10
−110
+390
2:00AM
GS Warriors
-10
−110
−520
2:30AM
NO Pelicans
+3
−110
+124
2:30AM
LA Clippers
-3
−110
−148
TUE NOV 28TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:30PM
CHA Hornets
+7
−110
+235
11:30PM
NY Knicks
-7
−110
−290
11:30PM
ATL Hawks
+4
−110
+145
11:30PM
CLE Cavaliers
-4
−110
−175
WED NOV 29TH
Spread
Moneyline
12:00AM
OKC Thunder
+3
−110
+124
12:00AM
MIN Timberwolves
-3
−110
−148
12:30AM
HOU Rockets
+5.5
−110
+180
12:30AM
DAL Mavericks
-5.5
−110
−218
2:00AM
GS Warriors
+1
−115
−110
2:00AM
SAC Kings
-1
−105
−110
MON DEC 25TH
Spread
Moneyline
11:00PM
DAL Mavericks
+5.5
−110
+185
11:00PM
PHO Suns
-5.5
−110
−225
11:00PM
BOS Celtics
-1.5
−110
−125
11:00PM
LA Lakers
+1.5
−110
+105
11:00PM
GS Warriors
+4.5
−110
+160
11:00PM
DEN Nuggets
-4.5
−110
−192
11:00PM
MIL Bucks
-4.5
−110
−185
11:00PM
NY Knicks
+4.5
−110
+154
11:00PM
PHI 76ers
+2
−110
+110
11:00PM
MIA Heat
-2
−110
−130
MON JAN 15TH
Spread
Moneyline
5:00PM
HOU Rockets
+7.5
−110
+240
5:00PM
PHI 76ers
-7.5
−110
−298
6:30PM
NO Pelicans
+3.5
−110
+136
6:30PM
DAL Mavericks
-3.5
−110
−162
7:00PM
DET Pistons
+2
−105
+114
7:00PM
WAS Wizards
-2
−115
−135
7:00PM
ORL Magic
+5.5
−110
+185
7:00PM
NY Knicks
-5.5
−110
−225
7:30PM
SA Spurs
+7.5
−110
+250
7:30PM
ATL Hawks
-7.5
−110
−310
10:00PM
GS Warriors
+2
−110
+110
10:00PM
MEM Grizzlies
-2
−110
−130
11:00PM
CHI Bulls
+6.5
−110
+215
11:00PM
CLE Cavaliers
-6.5
−110
−265
11:30PM
MIA Heat
-2
−110
−130
11:30PM
BKN Nets
+2
−110
+110
TUE JAN 16TH
Spread
Moneyline
1:00AM
IND Pacers
+1
−110
−102
1:00AM
UTA Jazz
-1
−110
−118
2:30AM
OKC Thunder
+4.5
−110
+160
2:30AM
LA Lakers
-4.5
−110
−192

NBA Betting News

After trading for Jrue Holiday, the Celtics are the best bet to win the Eastern Conference
9:00 PM · Oct 01, 2023
After trading for Jrue Holiday, the Celtics are the best bet to win the Eastern Conference
On Sunday, October 1, the Boston Celtics traded Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, a 2024 first-round pick (from the Golden State Warriors) and a 2029 first-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday. This move was made possible by the Milwaukee Bucks sending Holiday to the Blazers in a deal for Damian Lillard.
Author(s): Zachary Cohen. Photo by IMAGN
Anthony Davis Earns the No. 1 Spot As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK As DraftKings Sportsbook LAUNCHES in Kentucky
2:30 PM · Sep 28, 2023
Anthony Davis Earns the No. 1 Spot As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK As DraftKings Sportsbook LAUNCHES in Kentucky
Rejoice, Wildcats, Cardinals, Racing Louisville, Kentucky Derby fans and everyone in between! The state of Kentucky is approving mobile sports betting and DraftKings Sportsbook will soon be available for residents. The launch date for the DraftKings Sportsbook App is September 28!
Author(s): Jeff_Pratt. Photo by Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Damian Lillard trade makes Bucks favorites, improves Scoot Henderson's odds to win Rookie of the Year
8:54 PM · Sep 27, 2023
NBA: Damian Lillard trade makes Bucks favorites, improves Scoot Henderson's odds to win Rookie of the Year
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Damian Lillard on Wednesday as part of a three-team trade that also included the Phoenix Suns.
Author(s): Jonathan Von Tobel. Photo by IMAGN
Damian Lillard Trade: Bucks title favorites after acquiring star guard in three-team deal with Blazers and Suns
7:19 PM · Sep 27, 2023
Damian Lillard Trade: Bucks title favorites after acquiring star guard in three-team deal with Blazers and Suns
After months of hearing about Damian Lillard’s desire to be traded to the Miami Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers finally pulled the trigger on a deal involving the seven-time All-Star. But the Blazers didn’t send their former franchise player to his preferred destination.
Author(s): Zachary Cohen. Photo by IMAGN
Devin Booker Comes In at No. 2 As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK Ahead of DraftKings Sportsbook Coming to Kentucky
2:30 PM · Sep 27, 2023
Devin Booker Comes In at No. 2 As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK Ahead of DraftKings Sportsbook Coming to Kentucky
Rejoice, Wildcats, Cardinals, Racing Louisville, Kentucky Derby fans and everyone in between! The state of Kentucky is approving mobile sports betting and DraftKings Sportsbook will soon be available for residents. The launch date for the DraftKings Sportsbook App is September 28!
Author(s): Jeff_Pratt. Photo by Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Rajon Rondo Comes In at No. 3 As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK Ahead of DraftKings Sportsbook Coming to Kentucky
2:30 PM · Sep 26, 2023
Rajon Rondo Comes In at No. 3 As We Count Down the Top 10 Players From UK Ahead of DraftKings Sportsbook Coming to Kentucky
Rejoice, Wildcats, Cardinals, Racing Louisville, Kentucky Derby fans and everyone in between! The state of Kentucky is approving mobile sports betting and DraftKings Sportsbook will soon be available for residents. The launch date for the DraftKings Sportsbook App is September 28!
Author(s): Jeff_Pratt. Photo by John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Betting and Odds

Betting on the NBA

NBA basketball isn’t just one of the most popular sports leagues in America—it’s gained global popularity, which comes as no surprise to those who love the game. Not much can compare to the excitement of a no-look pass, a “not in my house” rejection, an acrobatic dunk, or an improbable long-distance three. And few games are impacted as much by a single star going on a tear. All of this excitement makes NBA basketball must-watch entertainment—and the ideal sport to bet on.

Biggest NBA betting events

Season openers

The season's first games are always an excellent opportunity for sports bettors. The excitement for a new season is palpable; until tested under the bright lights, all previous anticipation has been speculative. 

NBA Playoffs

There’s little as thrilling as the NBA playoffs. A lifetime of work and devotion has led to this point, and the stakes are high as teams play their hearts out to stay alive. 

NBA Finals

The best from the East meets the best from the West. When the top teams face off in the NBA Finals, childhood dreams and glory are at stake—and it doesn’t get any better than that.

How Do You Read NBA Odds?

Odds are the amount you can win versus how much you bet. Reading basketball odds is fairly straightforward, but a clear understanding is crucial to help you pick your next big winner.  First, the basics. In the United States, odds are based on a bet or payout of $100. Odds are represented by a (+) or (-). The ( + ) represents the underdog and means a winning bet of $100 will return that amount. For example, a $100 bet on a +170 underdog will pay out a total of $270 - $170 in winnings plus your original $100 bet amount. On the other hand, the ( – ) means a team is favored, so you must bet that amount to win $100. In other words, a –170 favorite means you have to bet $170 to win $100.

Popular Types of NBA Betting

Now that you know how to bet on basketball, there are several ways to win big betting on the NBA. If you’re confident that your favorite team will win, there’s a bet for that. If you like one team to win by a larger amount than the spread, there’s a bet for that. Feeling a defensive matchup that’ll lead to a low score? You guessed it—there’s a bet for that. Here are the most popular types of bets in the NBA.

NBA lines

This is the most straightforward bet. A moneyline bet is a bet on a winner, no matter the score. If the team you bet on wins, you win. If that team was a big underdog, your payout could be massive! 

Example time. Let’s say the big Friday night game sees the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Chicago Bulls in Milwaukee. The moneyline may look like this:

Chicago Bulls +120

Milwaukee Bucks –130

Chicago is the underdog, so a bet of $100 on the Bulls will payout a total of $220 if they win$120 in winnings plus your bet amount of $100. The Bucks are favored, so to win $100, you’ll have to bet $130 on Milwaukee. 

One thing to note is the home team is always listed second, so in this example, Chicago is visiting Milwaukee.

NBA spreads

A point spread is the amount a team is favored to win or lose by. If a team is projected to win by 6 points, you bet on them winning by more or less. These bets are popular because they make an uneven matchup more competitive, and it’s no longer about winning outright. The winner of the game is irrelevant.

NBA spreads have the same ( + ) or ( – ) odds as NBA lines. However, you’ll also see the spread number. So using our previous example, the spread may show up as:

Chicago Bulls +5 –115

Milwaukee Bucks –5 –105

This means the Milwaukee Bucks have to give 5 points since they’re the favorites to win. If they win by more than 5, this bet will pay out $100 if you wager $105. If they win by less than 5 or lose, a $100 bet for Chicago will pay $115. 

Over / Unders

Feel like betting on a specific game statistic? Over / Unders, also called Totals, is the bet for you. The most common of these bets is the total points of the game. Think it’ll be a high-scoring shootout or a low-scoring defensive grind? Make your call with an Over / Under bet.

Using our Chicago versus Milwaukee example, the Over / Under may look like this: 

O 220 -110

U 220 -110

The total combined score is projected to be 220 points. There’s the option of betting that the tally will be over ( O ) or Under ( U ) this number. In this example, either choice will pay $100 if you wage $110.

Player props

A prop bet, short for proposition bet, has nothing to do with the final outcome. Player props are bets made on a single player’s performance. Feel like someone’s going to have a big night on the boards? Place a prop bet he’ll get more than the predicted number of rebounds. Confident your favorite player will continue their hot streak? Bet they’ll surpass the projected point total. There are bets on assists. You can wager on blocks. In fact, there’s a player prop bet for most stats you can think of.

Championship odds

Futures bets are picks for the entire season (or the remainder thereof). The most common NBA futures bet is the winner of the NBA Championship, and these picks add a thrill to the entire season. Plus, they pay well because it’s tough picking a winner so far in advance. 

Parlays

A parlay combines multiple bets to raise the stakes. Want to increase your payout size? All your picks have to win, but you can win a hefty sum if they do. 

Player awards odds

Awards are another type of NBA futures bet, and they’re granted after the basketball season. Until the prizes are awarded, you can bet on player awards like Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, or Sixth Man of the Year. Want to expand your NBA betting to leadership? You can bet on Coach of the Year as well.

NBA Live Betting

NBA live betting is the perfect way to stay engaged with a game, allowing you to add to your total winnings or hedge your bets if you no longer like your pick. It’s great to place a bet, sit back, and enjoy the game. But why should the fun stop there? Check today’s NBA odds for in-game stats and moments with live NBA betting. You can place many of the same bets after tip-off as before, with constantly updating spreads or over/under odds.

Biggest rivalries

Rivalries are ever-evolving. Take a game that leads to blows, a heated tight series, or a controversial non-call, and suddenly a new rivalry is born. But these rivalries tend to be short-lived, dying down as soon as the players move on to other teams. Other rivalries last a lifetime. Here are a few famous rivalries, some young, some old. 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

The biggest rivalry in the history of the NBA is the Lakers vs. the Celtics. They’re the winningest teams ever in the NBA, far beyond any other competitors. The rivalry intensified in the 80s, which saw Magic Johnson and Larry Bird lead their respective teams to eight out of ten titles that decade. 

Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls

Beginning in the late 80s, the Detroit Pistons defended Michael Jordan with unrivaled physicality and eliminated the Chicago Bulls for three straight years. However, under the leadership of Phil Jackson, Jordan adapted, finally beating the Pistons and eventually winning six titles.

Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies

A more modern rivalry began when the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Warriors in overtime to eliminate them from the 2021 play-in tournament and crush their hopes of an NBA Championship. And that was just the start. They faced off again the following year in a playoff battle that led to multiple injuries, including Gary Payton II breaking his arm in a foul that Warriors coach Kerr said: “Broke the code.”

NBA Teams

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