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FAQ

What do the different basketball betting lines mean?

The main basketball betting lines are the point spread, moneyline, and over/under (total points scored). The point spread sets a margin of victory one team must exceed. The moneyline sets odds for each team to win straight up. Over/under sets a total combined point threshold.

How do basketball moneylines work?

Moneylines set odds for each team to win the game outright. They are denoted with a + or - sign to show which team is favored. The number indicates how much must be bet to win $100.

What does it mean when one basketball team is "covering the spread"?

When a favored team is covering the spread, it means they are winning by more points than the set spread margin. If the spread is -7 and they lead by 10, they are covering by 3 points.

How are basketball over/unders scored?

Over/under bets depend solely on the total points scored in the game by both teams. All regulation scoring plays count towards the final total to grade the bet.

What do basketball betting odds represent?

Basketball odds represent the implied probability or percentages that the betting lines have set for each outcome. Plus or minus signs indicate which outcomes are more or less likely.

Where can I find live basketball betting odds?

Many online sportsbooks offer live betting, meaning you can bet on spreads, totals, and moneylines while watching games in real-time. The odds adjust rapidly as games unfold.

What factors affect basketball betting lines?

Injuries, scheduling, player matchups, team trends based on statistics, and public betting percentages can all influence basketball betting odds as the linesmakers aim to set evenly split markets.