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Basketball betting

1️⃣ Common Types of Basketball Bets

  • Moneyline (Match Winner) – Bet on which team will win the game.

  • Point Spread (Handicap Betting) – Bet on whether a team will win or lose by a certain number of points. The underdog gets a virtual advantage, the favorite gets a virtual disadvantage.

  • Over/Under (Total Points) – Bet on whether the combined points of both teams will be over or under a set total.

  • Parlays / Accumulators – Combine multiple bets; all must win for a payout.

  • Half-Time / Full-Time – Predict the result at halftime and at the end of the game.

  • Player Props – Bet on individual player performance (e.g., points scored, rebounds, assists).


2️⃣ Key Terms Every Bettor Should Know

  • Odds – Shows the probability of a result and determines potential payout.

  • Stake – The amount of money placed on a bet.

  • Payout – Your potential winnings if the bet wins (stake × odds).

  • Spread – The number of points added or subtracted to balance the game.

  • Live Betting / In-Play – Placing bets while the game is ongoing with updated odds.