NBA Betting: BetNow is the Home for NBA Bets All Season Long

Types of NBA Basketball Betting Lines

The Money Line

Betting on the money line is fairly straightforward. Here you are simply wagering on one team to beat another. Using what’s listed above, we can see that the Raptors are -230 favorites on the money line. Generally this line starts at -110 and will continue to rise if a team is heavily favored. At -230 odds, it’s safe to say the bookmakers are fully anticipating a Raptors win over the Pelicans.

So for -230 odds, you would have to bet $230 in order to be eligible for $100 in winnings. In short, a $230 winning bet on Toronto would net you a total of $330 back.

On the other hand, the odds are a bit more lucrative when taking the underdog. We can see above that the Pelicans are facing +190 odds on the money line. This means that a $100 winning bet on New Orleans would net you $290 back in winnings. Albeit, the Pelicans would have to pull off the upset.

Bet the Spread

The spread is a little more complicated than betting straight up but it’s nothing out of this world. When you bet on the spread you aren’t betting on a team to win necessarily but rather to beat the spread. So how does a team beat the NBA point spread?

Sticking to the example above, we can see that the Raptors are -5 ½ point favorites against the spread. This means that they have to beat the Pelicans by more than 5 ½ points in order to cover the spread. Below we’ll be taking a look at some examples so you can get a better understanding of what this means.

On the other hand, we can see that the Pelicans are +5 ½ underdogs against the spread. This means that they need to either beat Toronto or avoid losing by more than 5 ½ points in order to cover the spread.

Toronto wins 100-90 || Here the Raptors won by 10-points so they covered the 5 ½ point spread.

Toronto wins 100-95 || Here the Raptors won by 5-points so they did not cover the 5 ½ point spread.

Pelicans win 98-99 || Here the Pelicans avoided losing altogether so they covered the spread.

Totals

When you bet on the TOTALs you are betting on the total number of points that will be scored in the game. Obviously this is calculated by taking the points one team scored and adding it to the amount the other team scored. This line is also called the over/under because you are betting that the score will either go over or under on the figure. Above this line is set at 227 points. If you believe that more than 227-points will be scored in this matchup, you would bet on the over. If on the other hand, you believe that less than 227 points will be scored in this contest, you would then bet on the under. The vig is the same for both lines but they can differ sometimes. The over is always the line on top and the under is always the line on the bottom. That’s how you figure out the totals. 

Parlays,Teasers, & Live Betting

Below we’ll be covering other options that are available to NBA betting fans. This include NBA parlays, NBA teasers and live bets on the NBA. Parlays and teasers are a bit more complicated than the NBA wagering we covered above. However, they offer opportunities for betting veterans to rack up a ton of value. Teasers let you play around with a spread line to help stack it in your favor while parlays allow you to make predictions on multiple games in order to increase your payout.

Parlays

Simply put, a parlay is multiple bets turned into one. You could have a 5-team parlay where you make straight up picks across 5 different NBA games. Instead of placing action on each one individually, you can group the bets into one to have a massive payout. Of course, you would need to be right in all 5 of them in order for the parlay to be a winning one. Nevertheless, parlays allow you to rack up tons of value by bundling games you feel confident about into one bet slip. Certain NBA matchups feature extremely lopsided odds on the money line. You can sweeten the deal by making a parlay on these types of games.

Props

Player Props are decided by the stats and performance of the player. Player Props generally aren’t available until the end of the season and are quirkier bets than can be made. These can be on a variety of things such as which team will score first, which player will win MVP in the finals or which player will score more points in Game 3. The odds vary from each line and there are usually a ton of different prop bets to choose from. These are more luck oriented but can also offer a strategic advantage, particularly if you’re very familiar with the players/teams in the prop bets. 

Teasers

Teasers allow you to buy points off of a spread line but in exchange you have to make predictions across at least two separate contests. In the example above, you could buy 5-points off of the spread line, essentially converting it into a pick ‘em line or a money line. This makes it much easier for your prediction to come true. However, you would have to make another prediction on a different spread line. Albeit you would be able to play around with that spread line as well, stacking the odds in your favor.

Teasers allow you to play with the spread line but force you to make predictions on 2 or more games. Additionally, the payouts on these types of bets aren’t amazing because of the likelihood of your prediction coming true. However, you can make it even more alluring by simply adding more teams to your teaser. The more squads you add the harder it is for your prediction to come true, which means an even sweeter deal in the end.

Bet Live 

Live betting and Live odds represents the absolute best of online NBA sports betting. Here you are allowed to make bets on NBA odds as it unfolds! Needless to say this offers up to the minute odds on all your favorite teams, players, and more. The momentum can change at a moment’s notice so every second is crucial. This is arguably the most exhilarating action available so make sure to check it out when you get a chance.

Futures 

Futures betting is fairly straightforward as well. Here you are allowed to make predictions on who will win the NBA Finals or even the conferences way out in advance. Naturally the further out you are the more lucrative the odds can be. Below we’ll be taking a look at the NBA futures betting odds.

What Sets Our Odds Apart: Changing With the News

For one, we have sports betting professionals. These are people who have been engaged in sports betting for a long time, following the odds, and winning for themselves and for others. We know that when it comes to finding someone to give you advice on how to bet on the NBA, you don’t lack for options. So, we want to give you everything that you need.

To that end, our sports betting pros go over everything that you might need. They could cover the betting lines, the bet credits stake, the NBA odds, a qualifying bet settlement, parlay bets, a futures bet, even bet loses, and so much more.

When something happens that could influence the game (such as an injury, a player returning to action, and so forth) then we make sure that’s reflected in your options. 

As a bettor, you can follow the news so that you know more about what’s going on with a team, a player, etc. As handicappers, we make sure that the day to day news is incorporated in each of our bets. As someone who follows the news, you deserve to have a site that does the same. 

This is true for any bet. Whether it’s a prop bet, the lines, the basketball odds, the spread, or anything else. This is true for throughout the season, too: from the initial tip through the crowning of the NBA championship team. You won’t find this at other betting sites. Moreover, we do this for all of our options: NHL, MLB, NFL odds, and so much more. 

Other sites may lag behind, not keeping up with the news cycle. We don’t. When news breaks that could change the game, our betting team of handicappers incorporate it into our options (provided that the news is sufficiently important enough to do so). 

Sites For The Best of What You Want

When you sign up with our site, we make sure that you get a welcome bonus. This is always a sizable welcome bonus. There are too many other sites who say “hey, set up a qualifying deposit and we’ll give you a welcome bonus.” Then, when you actually see their welcome bonus, it doesn’t make you feel all that welcome.

That’s not how it works here. BetNow is a licensed sportsbook where sports bettors can make NBA bets on the NBA online. We wanted to build an online sportsbook site that gives you everything that you need. From the beginning of the NBA season up to the NBA playoffs, and all the way to the trophy presentation, we will offer these on our site.

We offer bet site credits, casino bonus, and there are some free bets options that we can discuss. There’s most likely a bonus code right now that can meet your needs.  Our goal is to provide the best, most personalized betting experience. So, to that end, there are some free bets that can allow you to get started.

We’re more than just a betting site. This is a place where you can find the best in betting on the National Basketball Association as well as so much more. The Indiana Pacers, the Chicago Bulls, the Lakers (and LeBron James) and everything else – you can find betting at our NBA online betting site.

You can also find guides on our site pages that can help you make smart bets. Moreover, you can start all of this risk-free on your first bet, too. We have several deposit and withdrawal options, and remember: payment method exclusions apply. Along the way, you’ll find the best in NBA lines and so much more. Indeed, BetNow is the home for online sports wagering.