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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: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers
In the midst of a seven game road trip, Portlands longest of the season, they arrive tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a matchup with the Pacers at 7:00 EST. The Trailblazers enter this contest having gone 2-5 in their last seven games. The two wins coming against a pair of the worst teams in the NBA this season, Washington and New Orleans.
Basketball Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves were having what looked like a very promising season, with Kevin Love and point guard Ricky Rubio leading the way toward a playoff berth.
NBA Betting: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Celtics will not have to travel far, as a matter of fact, they won't have to travel at all, for their next road game. After a disappointing loss to the Lakers on Sunday, Boston will reenter the Staples Center tonight in Los Angeles to face the Clippers. The game will be the second half of an ESPN doubleheader beginning at 10:30 pm eastern.
Basketball Betting: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers will be making a cross-country trip on Wednesday to take on the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. The Lakers are 23-15 and are fourth in the Western Conference. The Wizards are 8-29 and are two and a half games ahead of the Charlotte Bobcats, the worst team in the NBA. This will be the only game between these two teams this year.
NBA Wagering: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on the Boston Celtics at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. The 76ers are 22-17 while the Celtics are 20-17. The 76ers lead the Celtics by one game for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. This is the first of three games that the two teams will have against each other this year.
Basketball Bet: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons
You wouldn't know Kobe Bryant has a broken nose, let alone a concussion, with the way he's been playing the past couple of games. Favored by 5 1/2 points over the Detroit Pistons tonight, the Lakers and Bryant should be able to continue their hot streak as the second half of the season continues.
NBA Odds: New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks
Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks head south to meet up with Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks at The American Airlines Center tonight. The game will be featured on NBA TV's fan night beginning at 8:30ET.
NBA Odds: New Jersey Nets vs. Miami Heat
New Jersey will travel south down the eastern seaboard for their game versus The Miami Heat at American Airline Arena tonight at 7:30ET. The Heat face the unusual circumstance of losing three in a row. At Utah on Friday night, LeBron James did, what LeBron James does far too often by passing up taking the last shot of a 99-98 loss to the Jazz. Michael Jordan has got to be shaking his head.
Basketball Betting: Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the Toronto Raptors will be hosting the Orlando Magic this MOnday. The Magic has a 1 game winning streak coming in to this game. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (98-114) in a dominating performance. The team is 2nd to Miami in the Southeast division having a record of 24W-14L. The team's performance definitely assured the slot to the playoffs and possibly playing against Philadelphia in the first round.
NBA Betting: Biggest Game of The Week, Heat vs. Trail Blazers
Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers is a big game on the cards. While Blazers will be fighting to their full potential to break the winning streak of the Heat, Miami heat on the other hand will be equally determined to continue their dream run. Heat at Trail Blazers is a vital game for both the teams. Miami Heat is on a winning streak and that too with comfortable and convincing wins against all their opponents.