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Sports Betting 101: How to bet on NBA

Last updated Oct 30, 2022 7:46 PM ET

Though football takes the crown as America's favorite sport, basketball isn't far behind. With around 2 million fans tuning in to watch each NBA game, it's no surprise that there is also a big market for betting on games.

As more and more states legalize sports betting, the number of Americans registering with sportsbooks has skyrocketed. As they do this, many are looking to bet on the NBA for the first time.

Our good friends at OddsChecker make it easy for fans to bet on their favorite sports, including the NBA. That's why they've put together this comprehensive, but easy-to-understand guide so you everything you need to help you get started.

No matter whether you want to know how to bet on NBA games or how to read betting lines, we've got you covered.

Just click here for OddsChecker's Complete Guide to Betting on the NBA. It's just one part of OddsChecker's series of Betting Guides, all designed for you to have the absolute best and most productive sports betting experience possible.

Meanwhile, if you're new to sports betting, here are some handy tips that can help you stay on the right track.

Be disciplined - Don't get carried away, set a budget and stick to it. Don't chase losses and just make small bets to start with until you're more familiar with how it all works
Track your bets - Make a note of all the bets you place and their outcomes. You may want to do this with a spreadsheet, a piece of paper or an app. Once you have enough data, it'll help you understand where your strengths and weaknesses lie
Find picks - While you're getting to grips with how sports betting works, you may want to take advantage of the experience, knowledge, and insight of professional handicappers who offer picks and predictions that you can use when making your bets.
Find free bets - Free bets can help you get more for your money by taking away some of the risk. Most sportsbooks offer free bets to new customers, so check out our list of the latest free bets to find the ones that are right for you.
Compare odds - While most sportsbooks offer odds on most sports, they won't all be equal. Placing a bet with the best odds means you'll receive more if you're successful. We make this easy by comparing the odds of all the leading bookies in the US, helping you to always get the best value from every wager you place.