Basketball
Over/Under
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 between the two teams will be slow and physical?
Prop Bets
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.
First Quarter/First Half Betting
Bet on which team will be leading at the end of the first quarter or first half.
Race to 10 Bets
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.
NBA 3-Pointer Betting
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.
Double Double/Triple Double
Double/Double, player must record 10 or more in two of the following 5 statistical categories. Triple/Double, player must record 10 or more in 3 of the following 5 statistical categories: Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocked Shots, Steals.
Bet Wiser on Basketball
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 -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, 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 will 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.
Waiting for Timeouts Before Placing Your Bets
Basketball is a fast-paced sport, so it’s easy to get caught up in it. Consider making your betting decisions during timeouts to avoid time pressure.