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The NBA is a great league for basketball betting fans and our sportsbook at SBG Global offers superb NBA betting options. Basketball betting is a bit different than other sports because there are so many games on the board during the typical 82-game season. Keep in mind that the NBA betting season has different parts. Betting on NBA games at SBG is one of the most popular activities fans enjoy because of all the opportunities to win it delivers for hoops fanatics.
You have the early part of the season with teams feeling each other out, the main part of the season when teams play the bulk of their games, and the NBA playoffs where NBA basketball betting is somewhat different with each team playing up to seven games against the other. We definitely need to handicap each one of these parts differently. By doing this, you will be able to fully understand each team’s weaknesses and strengths and this will educate and make you wiser before you bet on NBA.
We have to change our ratings and our feelings about teams as they move from one part of the season to another. Some basketball betting players will wait out the first couple of weeks of the season and let the dust settle before jumping headfirst into the pro basketball betting season. So if you start betting on them too soon without properly handicapping them, you might end up committing NBA betting sabotage for yourself.
You don’t have to wait to start betting on NBA basketball but be aware that things change throughout the season. Futures betting odds for the NBA may be updated weekly or daily depending on matchups, injuries, and team trends. Betting on NBA games can look one way one week, and completely shift for the next week depending on these and other important and relevant factors.
You always want to be aware of the different philosophies of teams, and coaches as you look at basketball betting. Sometimes basketball betting gamblers look only at the results, not necessarily the strength of schedule and other intangibles that can be important. Don’t make that mistake. This is the one tip that you want to keep in mind before you bet on NBA. We have seen many people make that mistake every year as they precipitate their decisions before analyzing what is going on in the season.
Look beyond just the final score and consider other factors like travel, injuries, scheduling, revenge, etc. as you look at the basketball betting lines. Take a look at the matchups as you examine the basketball betting line each day.
If you take into consideration more than just the final score you can win money at basketball betting this season. So for even more help winning at pro basketball betting, read our analysis of games, teams, and matchups below. This will be your most intelligent move.
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NBA Odds on Dwight Howard and his Possible Trades
When this week began, it appeared more likely than not, that Dwight Howard would be wearing a new uniform by today, but that has not transpired. His most likely destination appeared to be Brooklyn, to join a Nets squad relocating from New Jersey, or perhaps joining the Mickey Mouse in Anaheim instead of the one residing in Orlando.
NBA Lines, Free Agents & Trade News
With the official announcement day of July 11, as mandated by the NBA, just 2 days away, reported trades and free agent signings are at a peak. In the latest news, none other than Dwight Howards name has resurfaced in the Brooklyn Nets seemingly obsessive quest to land the Orlando big man.
NBA Odds, Free Agents & Trades News
While at least for the moment, Dwight Howard remains an Orlando Magic, his primary suitor, the Brooklyn Nets, are not standing idly by awaiting his arrival. They have resigned free agent point guard Deron Williams to a $98 million deal and went out and obtained another highly touted guard, Joe Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks. They gave up 5 players and a lottery protected draft pick to secure his services.
NBA Odds on Trade Rumors
With the 2012 NBA Draft over, much of the focus around the league will turn to trades. A few teams like the Heat and the Thunder have a successful core to build around, but a number of other organizations are looking to make significant moves in the coming months to put them in playoff contention going into next year.
2012 NBA Odds Draft Review
History was made during the 2012 NBA Draft. Two players from the same college were picked with the first two picks for the first time in draft history. In fact, the University of Kentucky had six players taken during the entire draft.
2012 Draft NBA Betting Preview
The 2012 edition of the National Basketball Associations players draft will commence tonight at 7:00ET in the Prudential Center in beautiful downtown Newark, New Jersey. Both rounds can be observed nationally on ESPN with additional coverage on the NBA network beginning at 5:30ET.
NBA Betting: Larry Bird Resigns at Pacers President
Larry "The Legend" Bird is the only person ever to have been a NBA Betting Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Apparently he has decided to step down from the position that afforded him that last honor as President of the Indiana Pacers.
NBA Betting Champions Miami Heat
Let the celebration begin! LeBron James nine year quest for a NBA Championship ended last night and it only took five contests in this best of seven Finals to make it happen.
Not only did King James finally receive his crown, he did so in convincing fashion, logging a triple double in the Miami Heats 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 5.
Continue ReadingNBA Playoffs Betting: Miami Heat at Celtics
It was win or go home for the Miami Heat on Thursday night when they faced the Boston Celtics in the potentially series ending game six of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Beantown. As it turns out, the Heat will be returning home, but not to enjoy the golf links or sands of South Beach, but to meet the Celtics once again in a one and done playoff scenario for these two teams.
NBA Playoffs Odds Heat at Celtics
It's win or go home for the Miami Heat tonight as they face the suddenly surging Boston Celtics in game six of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The contest will be held in Boston's TD Bank Garden and is scheduled to begin at 8:30ET. You can watch all the action nationally on ESPN.