Latest NBA odds and betting lines

Like other sports, NBA odds are listed by sportsbooks to represent the probability of something happening in a match or over the course of the season, as well as how much profit you would make if you placed a successful bet on it.

NBA odds are determined by an array of means such as algorithms, data analytics, and advanced statistics.

The NBA is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world and continues to grow each year, meaning sportsbooks provide plenty of lines to bet on for every single NBA match.

Betting on the NBA can be profitable and fun if you have at least a basic knowledge of basketball and online betting, especially as there are plenty of options to choose from.

However, deciding what to bet on can be challenging. Read on to learn more about the most popular NBA bets and how they work.

Moneyline betting is one of the simplest and most popular types available for the NBA. In a moneyline bet, you simply select the outright winner of the game (regardless of the score) and your bet wins if the team you bet on wins.

In moneyline betting, the favorite for the match according to the sportsbook will have 'negative odds' (e.g. -150), while the underdog will have 'positive odds' (e.g. +200). Here is an example of moneyline odds for a NBA game:

If you placed a $100 moneyline bet on the Raptors to win, you would win $50 profit if they win for a total payout of $150. Alternatively, if you placed a $100 moneyline bet on the Lakers to win, you would get a total payout of $275 (your $100 bet plus $175 profit) if they won.

When placing a moneyline bet, you should gather as much information as you can about the two teams, particularly their recent form and if any key players will be missing with injury, and also consider where the match is being played.

NBA total or over/under betting involves betting on whether both teams will score more or less than a specified number of points. You can also bet on whether individual teams will score more or less than a specified number of points in a match.

Here is an example of total or over/under odds for a NBA game:

For example, if you bet $100 on there to be under 227.5 points in a match, your bet would win if the two teams score 227 points or fewer between them, but lose if they score 228 points or more (regardless of which team wins the match).

For single team totals, if you bet $100 on a team to score over 119.5 points in a match, your bet would win if they score 120 points or more, but lose if they score 119 points or fewer (regardless of whether they won or lost the match).

When placing a total or over/under bet on a NBA match, you should consider stats including the teams' offensive and defensive metrics, recent performances, shooting percentage, and if any key offensive or defensive players will be missing.

NBA futures betting allows you to make predictions on things that are determined over the course of the season, such as which team will win the NBA Finals or which player will win the MVP award. NBA futures are available to bet on both before and during the season, and their odds can change depending on how certain teams and players are performing.

You can learn more about this on the NBA futures page, but here is a quick run through of popular NBA futures bets:

• NBA Finals futures: Which team will win the NBA Finals and be crowned NBA champions.

• Conference futures: Which teams will win the Eastern and Western Conference that season.

• Division futures: Which teams will win each of the six divisions in the regular season.

• Awards futures: Which players will win awards such as MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.

Timing is important for NBA futures bets, as the odds for these markets can change at short notice depending on factors such as form, injuries, trades, and recent results.

NBA prop bets allow you to bet on almost anything which can unfold during an NBA game that is not directly linked to the result or outcome. This can range from the first player to score a three-point basket to the total number of rebounds both teams will get in the fourth quarter. Sportsbooks offer prop lines for every NBA match related to both teams and players.

Popular player-based NBA prop bets include the total points, assists, rebounds, or three-pointers they will get in a match. Team-based prop bets include the first team to score a specified number of points, which team will commit more fouls, and which team will score the final point(s) of the game. Different sportsbooks offer different prop bets, although there are normally plenty of options available for every NBA match.