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How to read NBA Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to attract bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
During the basketball season bettingexpert’s top hoops tipsters will supply expert predictions across a wide range of basketball betting markets including: Game Result (or Moneyline), Points Spread, First Quarter/Half Points Odd/Even, First Point Scored and Winning Margin, as well as competition Outright bets.As expected, all of bettingexpert. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you re betting on the NBA or any other sport, it s a great idea to view the open line first. VI Consensus NBA Line.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as vig or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called juice and its technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $91.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state of Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NBA bets.
Another number thats posted on the NBA Las Vegas is the total or over/under for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NBA Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NBA Open Line
One of the best features on the NBA Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If youre betting on the NBA or any other sport, its a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NBA Line
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NBA Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a Median Line since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
Betting on NBA Games
Where can I bet on NBA games?
There are several legal sportsbook options in the United States. Visit our sportsbook directory to find online sportsbooks where you can bet on the NBA.
Who are the experts picking to win?
Our experts offer picks on all the big NBA games. Check out our 2020 NBA Playoff Predictions or our NBA game picks to see what our handicappers are saying.
What type of bets can I make on NBA games?
Betting the point spread, straight up winner, and over/under point total are the three popular NBA bets. Sportsbooks also first half lines, live betting, and other betting angles.
Who's the favorite to win the NBA Championship?
For odds on where teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, check out our NBA Futures page.
Can you place parlay bets on NBA games?
Most sportsbooks will allow you to parlay your baskteball bets, meaning you can bet on multiple odds and win a bigger payout if they all win. Check out our parlay calculator to see what your payout will be.
We’ve reached the start of a truncated 2020-21 NBA season. The Association tips off this week and features a variety of marquee games. Most games will be in empty arenas but at least they’ll be back in home arenas.
Sportsbooks will be celebrating pro basketball’s return with a ton of special offers this week. Here are some of the best promotions we’ve seen so far for the opening week of games, including the big slate on Christmas.
DraftKings Sportsbook
New users at DraftKings Sportsbook can get 100-1 odds on any game from the 23rd to the 30th. Start an account, deposit $5 or more, and get $100 in payoff for any game with a $1 bet. Only one game is eligible for this new account promo, so choose wisely.
To take advantage of this awesome offer from DraftKings Sportsbook, go here.
Nba First Basket Betting Stats
DraftKings also has odds boosts on the Christmas Day games:
- Santa Klaw – Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 steals: Was +260, Now +290
FanDuel Sportsbook
Unwrap your gift from Jolly Ol’ St. Chuck. Log-in to your FanDuel Sportsbook account to receive a “gift” from Charles Barkley for use at FD. The gift will be for either a Risk-Free bet or a bonus in Sportsbook Site Credit.
To sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook now, go here.
FanDuel also has odds boosts for Christmas Day:
- Zion Williamson to score the first basket vs. Heat: Was +600, Now +680
PointsBet
For the start of the NBA season, PointsBet has two major promotions available for players. Of course, what would you expect for the site that has HOFer Allen Iverson as a major spokesperson?
Want to make it rain? Bet $50 or more on these superstars’ total points markets and get $1 in free bets for every point scored in these games:
- Joel Embiid – 12/26 @ NYK
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Sign up for PointsBet now, by going here.
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Like betting the first basket markets? Get a 50% matching bonus, up to $25, for in-play action on these games based on the first basket wager:
- 12/25 – Warriors vs Bucks
- 12/25 – Pelicans vs Heat
- 12/26 – Rockets vs Trail Blazers
PointsBet also has the following Booster odds for Christmas:
Nba First Basket Betting Bracket
- Denver Nuggets to cover the spread of +1.5 vs. Clippers: Was -110, Now +115