Basketball offers a wide range of betting options, catering to different aspects of the game. Here are some of the most popular bets in basketball:
1. Moneyline Bet:
- Betting on which team will win the game. This is a straightforward bet on the outright winner.
2. Point Spread (Handicap) Bet:
- Betting on whether a team will win or lose by a specific margin of points. Bookmakers set a handicap, and bettors can wager on whether the team will cover the spread.
3. Totals (Over/Under) Bet:
- Betting on the total number of points scored by both teams in a game. Bookmakers set a line, and bettors can wager on whether the total score will be over or under that line.
4. First Quarter/First Half Betting:
- Betting on the outcome of the first quarter or first half of the game. This is similar to regular Moneyline, Point Spread, or Totals betting but applies only to the specified period.
5. Player Props:
- Betting on specific player performances, such as the number of points, rebounds, assists, or other stats a player will achieve in a game.
6. Team Props:
- Betting on team-specific events or achievements, such as which team will score first, the team to score the most points in a specific quarter, or the team with the most three-pointers.
7. Double Result:
- Betting on both the result at halftime and the result at the end of the game. For example, you could bet on a team leading at halftime and winning the game.
8. Parlay (Accumulator) Bet:
- Combining multiple bets into one wager. All bets in the parlay must be correct for the bet to win, offering higher potential payouts but also higher risk.
9. Teaser Bet:
- A parlay bet where you can adjust the point spread or totals line for a reduced payout. Teasers are popular for bettors who want to adjust the odds slightly in their favor.
10. Futures Bet:
- Betting on future events, such as which team will win the NBA Championship or the MVP of the season.
11. Live Betting/In-Play Betting:
- Betting on various markets while the game is in progress, including updated Moneyline, Point Spread, and Totals bets, as well as specific in-game events.
12. Race to Points Bet:
- Betting on which team will reach a specific number of points first during the game.
13. Winning Margin Bet:
- Betting on the margin of victory, such as which team will win by a certain number of points (e.g., Team A to win by 6-10 points).
Basketball on betting exchanges
Basketball on betting exchanges has become a popular sport for people to bet on due to the number of markets available. Many people will use betting exchanges to back a team to win a game, or to back against them winning by laying them. For example, you can bet on the Chicago Bulls to win by backing them or lay them if you think they won’t win the game.
The number of markets available is vast, with leagues covering the USA available, as well as leagues around the world, such as Australia, Sweden, and Korea. You can also bet on how many points will be scored in various quarters, total points scored in a game, as well as in-play betting.