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NBA Odds, Spreads, Totals, & Betting Lines For Today

Updated NBA odds that follow the moneyline, spread, and total from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, PointsBet, and Bet365 sportsbooks. Compare differences from opening to current lines and get the best odds for NBA. Get the latest NBA odds and compare lines across multiple sportsbooks. See updated NBA moneylines, spreads, totals, and more each day as we get the best odds pulled in. Also, get top analysis on odds for all the NBA awards races, player props, first basket picks, and more.

NBA Sportsbook Comparisons

When it comes to betting on the NBA, a big part of the equation is betting with multiple sportsbooks and finding which sportsbooks work best for you. Lineups rates sportsbooks based on a number of factors, including its user interface, payout options, payout speed, available markets, and new user promotions. Using this criteria, some of the best sportsbooks are as follows:

Best For Parlays: BetMGM
Best For New User Promotions: Caesars
Best UI: Bet365

New NBA Betting Sites

Bet365: Founded in the U.K. in 2000, Bet365 has expanded from a small, localized betting app to an international platform that generates upwards of $3 billion in revenue annually. Bet365 offers a $200 new user bonus for individuals in the U.S. and a £30 bonus in the U.K. On a U.I. level, what separates the app from the competition is the fact that it is easy to navigate while simultaneously offering over 20 separate gambling markets. Bet365 is currently available in Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Iowa, and Colorado.

BetRivers: Owned by Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers was founded in 2012 in Chicago. A two time winner of the “Casino Operator of the Year” award, BetRivers is currently live as a sportsbook in 13 U.S. states, including Ohio, New York, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Louisiana, Arizona, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, and New Jersey. In Ohio, New York, Arizona, and Iowa, BetRivers offers a $100 2nd chance bet as a new user bonus. In Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, Louisiana, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana, the new user bonus is a $500 2nd chance bet. Finally in New Jersey and Colorado the new user bonus is a $250 2nd chance bet. BetRivers is known for consistently being one of the first sportsbooks to post futures markets for sports such as the NBA and NFL, and their wide array of live betting options.

Fanatics A giant in the sports merchandising space, Fanatics launched their sportsbook brand in January of 2023 with the opening of Fanatics Sportsbook at Fedex Field. Four months later, in May of 2023, Fanatics launched the beta-version of their mobile sportsbook app. The app is projected to be fully live and operational in both Ohio and Massachusetts around the start of the 2023 NFL season. When it does get onto the app store, the projected new user bonus is a “bet $5 get $200” deal.

Hard Rock: Owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Hard Rock sportsbook app was launched in 2020 and has so far only been live in the state of Florida. Over the course of the next year, however, Hard Rock has plans to launch in Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Arizona. When it does go live in these states, the expected new user bonus is a $200 No Regret First Bet. Hard Rock is known for its mobile app that has a sleek mobile design, and an online deposit and withdrawal system that is rooted in a strong cybersecurity infrastructure.

Daily Fantasy NBA Betting Sites

Along with sports betting, individuals plugged into the NBA can also get in on the sport via playing Daily Fantasy Games.

Both PrizesPicks and Underdog fantasy allow individuals the opportunity to win large sums of cash off of relatively small wagers.

Each platform gives individuals the opportunity to select anywhere between 2-6 players from any NBA game on a given night. Each player is assigned a more/less designation for a particular statistical category — whether it be rebounds, points, steals, blocks, assists, etc…

Individuals will then have the opportunity to select more or less on this statistical category depending on what they believe will happen.

Underdog and Prizepicks will then pay out based on how many of the selections win. To win big money from placing smaller wagers, individuals will need to pick 5 or 6 players and hit on all of their selections.

Using Stats to Bet on the NBA

If bettors could just use “instincts” and “gut feel” to make money in sports betting, then all of the sportsbooks would be bankrupt and every bettor would be rich. It is simply not enough to “feel good” about a bet; we have to analyze things quantitatively, too.

When betting on point totals (over/under), it is worthwhile to look at trends, recent results, and overall “over” records for both teams. Additionally, pace and possessions per game for both teams is an important metric to help determine whether they play up-tempo, which ultimately results in more opportunities to score, or if they like to slow the game down, similar to the 2022-23 Miami Heat.

For player props, you should look at opponent matchups (how strong or weak is their primary matchup/defender?), recent performances against the opponent, and whether they are on a hot or cold streak (last ten, last five, etc…) Identifying weaknesses of a targeted player’s opponent is always a terrific idea, too.

For instance, if you are bearish on the Charlotte Hornets’ ability to box out opposing big men, especially talented and athletic ones, then you might be inclined to bet the over on a specific center’s rebounding prop when he plays against Charlotte.

One metric that can help is the “NBA Defense Versus Position.” This identifies how many points, rebounds, and assists that an opposing defense allows to every position on the floor, highlighting potential weaknesses you can exploit.

Types of NBA Bets and Examples

As discussed briefly above, there is a wide array of NBA bets that you can partake in, so check them out below, including specific examples for each.

If there is a minus sign in front of a number, it denotes that team/player/bet is a favorite. For instance, if the Denver Nuggets’ Moneyline is -300, then you would have to be $300 to win $100, as they are the heavy favorite.

However, if there is a plus sign in front of a team/player/bet, then that means they are an underdog. As an example, if the Houston Rockets are +250 to beat Denver, then you only have to wager $100 to win $250 if your bet cashes.

For certain futures bets, every player or team might be an underdog, as the implied probability could be too low for any player or team to be a favorite. An example of this would be the Denver Nuggets’ championship odds, which are +475 in the preseason, despite the fact that they won the NBA Championship last season.

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  • Point Total (Over/Under)
  • Team Total (Over/Under)
  • Player Props
  • Futures (Team & Player)

NBA Odds FAQs

What is Spread Betting?

Spread betting is betting on which team will cover a numerical spread, which is set by a sportsbook. For instance, if the Denver Nuggets are playing the Houston Rockets at home, Denver is an obvious favorite to win the game, as it has a much better team and home-court advantage; therefore, the sportsbooks will determine a number that they believe the Nuggets will win by. If the sportsbooks set the line at 5.5, in favor of the Nuggets, and you bet on them to “cover the spread,” then the Nuggets have to win by six or more points for you to win.

What is Moneyline Betting?

Moneyline betting is simply betting on which NBA team you believe will win the game. Since there are teams who are better than others, you might receive less favorable odds betting on a favorite; however, you could get great value in betting on an underdog, as their chances of winning could be substantially less.

What is an Over/Under?

An over/under, or “point total,” is a set number from the sportsbooks to identify what they believe the final score of the game will be. You can either bet that the combined score between the two NBA teams will be less (under) or more (over) than where the sportsbook has set it at.

Which Sportsbook Offers the Best Player Prop Odds?

DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, and PointsBet all offer good player prop odds; however, this can vary from bet to bet. For instance, DraftKings may offer the best (most favorable) odds for Luka Doncic to win the MVP, but the worst (least favorable) odds for Giannis Antetokounmpo to win. This is why shopping odds and having accounts with multiple sportsbooks is crucial.

Can I Make a Same Game Parlay on DraftKings?

Yes, you can make a same-game parlay on DraftKings. A same-game parlay consists of combining several different “legs” (individual bets) into one. Essentially, if all of those legs (bets) hit, then you will be rewarded handsomely; however, if just one of your legs does not hit, the entire parlay is a loss. Parlays are high-risk, high-reward bets that should be used more for entertainment purposes than anything else.

How are Parlay Odds Calculated?

Parlay odds are calculated differently by every sportsbooks. For instance, you could play the same five-legger on BetMGM and FanDuel, and one of those sportsbooks might give you substantially more favorable odds than the other. This is another reason why shopping odds around and having multiple accounts with various sportsbooks matters.

Can I Parlay an NBA Game with a Game from Another Sport?

Most sportsbooks will allow you to create “multi-sport parlays,” which are exactly as they sound: combining bets into one parlay from different sports. For example, you can bet on the Memphis Grizzlies’ (NBA) moneyline and the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) against the spread.

Can I Use a Credit Card to Deposit on FanDuel or Other Sportsbooks?

Yes, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, DraftKings, WynnBET all allow you to deposit money into your account via a credit card; however, there are certain states that prohibit you to fund your account through a credit card, so keep that in mind.