What can beat the start of the NBA regular season for basketball bettors ready to cash in on the hardwood action over the next eight s months (?) And as is the case with other pro sports, bettors can make moneyline, point spread and over/under total bets when betting on NBA games. Here is a tutorial on what to look for and how to make moneyline, point spread and over/under total bets when betting on NBA games.
Moneyline NBA Bet
When making an NBA moneyline bet, you choose what team you think will simply win the game. The odds indicate what team is the favorite (-) or the underdog (+).
Bulls +340
Bucks -350A
As a bettor, you have two options when making an NBA moneyline bet in this spot: 1.) You can bet $350 to win a return profit of $100 (=$450) on the home favorite Bucks. 2.) Or you can bet $100 to win a return profit of $340 (=$440) on the road underdog Bulls.
Point Spread NBA Bet
As per usual, sportsbooks set a point spread, which is a projected margin of victory to equate into whether you think the Bucks or Bulls are going to cover the given point spread.
Bucks -9 (-110)
Bulls +9 (-110)
For you to win your bet, the side you bet on has to cover the spread. So, if you bet on the Bucks (-9), Milwaukee would have to win the game by 10 points or more for you to win your point spread bet. If you bet the Bulls (+9), Chicago would have to win the game or loss by 8 points or less for you to win your bet. (A point spread bet that lands exactly on the number is considered a push, which means neither side wins and you get your money back.)
Totals ('Over/Under') NBA Bet
Over +212.5 (-110)
Under -212.5 (-110)
If you think the Bucks and Bulls will combine to score less than 212 points combined, you can bet on the 'Under' total. On the flipside, if you think the Bucks and Bulls will go 'Over' the total, both teams would have to score more than 212 points for you to win your Over/Under bet.
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