Live NBA Betting Lines
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.
Basketball Betting and NBA Betting at SBG Global. Check all the live NBA betting lines today.
NBA Basketball Articles
Warriors Crush Cavaliers, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors sometimes believe as many as six impossible things before breakfast. It was not enough to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 2 of the NBA Finals, take a 2-0 lead in the series, and put themselves just two wins away from a second consecutive championship – which in and of itself would make many people betting on basketball at SBG Global sportsbook happy – but they did so in such a way as to make the Cavs looks like the Philadelphia 76ers and not the Eastern Conference champions. The 110-77 victory was the most one-sided ever in finals game. The Warriors are now the first team to lead 2-0 in the finals since the 2009 Lakers.
Golden State Warriors Favorites to Win NBA Finals Game 2
The Golden State Warriors are the favorites of people betting on basketball to win game 2 of the NBA championship series on Sunday at the Oracle Arena, per SBG Global sportsbook:
Bench Mob Win NBA Final Game 1 for Golden State Warriors
When it comes to betting on basketball, it’s tough to bet against the Golden State Warriors, whose reserves – which would be starters in any other city – can go toe to toe with Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. On a night when backup guard Shaun Livingston scored as many points as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined, the Warriors lived up to their status as favorites at SBG Global sportsbook and defeated the Cavs 104-89 to win game 1 of the NBA championship series. Additionally, Draymond Green had an on night and registered 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
Why are the Warriors the NBA Finals Betting Favorites?
People who bet on basketball will be favoring the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers to win game 1 of the NBA championship series – and the entire series as well. For instance, at SBG Global sportsbook, the lines run thus:
Why are the Cavaliers the NBA Finals Betting Underdogs?
Simply put, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA Finals betting on basketball underdogs because they are playing the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs would be the favorites against any other team, but GS isn’t just any other team, as Curry and Co. proved against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But while the Warriors may have never encounter a record they didn’t shatter, Cleveland actually has the better playoff record (12-2). Moreover, the Cavaliers outscored opponents by a combined 177 points in the first three playoffs rounds – tying the ’85 Lakers for the 2nd largest margin heading into the NBA championship series.
Updated Odds for the Cavaliers vs. Warriors NBA Finals
Betting on basketball is a fickle business. For a while there – when the Golden State Warriors were struggling 1-3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, to be more specific – the Cleveland Cavaliers were briefly the favorites to win the NBA championship; the first time that GS were not the favorite in the entire season. But lo and behold, Stephen Curry managed to out-Curry himself and led the Warriors to an impressive comeback, win three in a row, and finally overcome the Thunder in game 7 of an epic Western Conference Final series.
Betting on NBA Finals: Cavaliers vs. Warriors
If you’re betting on basketball, do not adjust your TV set. The 2016 NBA Finals starring the Cleveland Cavaliers versus the Golden State Warriors is not a rerun. However, instead of a sequel of last year’s championship game, it might be more of a remake. The Warriors are the favorites (-250) over the Cavs (+210) at SBG Global sportsbook to win game 1 on Thursday, June 2nd at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Same as last year, the format will be 2–2–1–1–1 (Games 1, 2, and if necessary 5 and 7 at Golden State, and games 3, 4, and if necessary 6 at Cleveland).
Raptors tie series, Jurassic Park to remain open
The possibility for an online betting upset came into fruition last night as the Toronto Raptors wagged their fingers (literally!) at the Cavaliers and said: “Not in our house”. This means that the series is going to six games at least and that Jurassic Park will remain open for business for said crucial game at Toronto. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry combined for 67 points, and pretty much demonstrated that they are up to the challenge and are not going to let Cleveland walk into the NBA Finals so easily.
Raptors Out to Even Series at Game 4
Online betting fans were surprised when the Toronto Raptors finally manages to pull one back from the Cavaliers and put an end to their impressive post season run. After two very dominating wins by Cleveland, the Raptors decided to remind us that even though evidence proves otherwise, LeBron James is, in fact, human. In a gritty, hard fought game 3, the Raptors were able to contain the Cavaliers and handed them their first post-season loss. Now, as fans betting on basketball get ready for game 4, a shift of momentum could be coming if the Raptors manage to pull another win.
Thunder takes lead 2-1, Warriors might lose Draymond Green
Oklahoma Thunder Center Steven Addams got kicked in the nads but he still got back up and helped his team win game 3 of the NBA playoffs Western Conference Finals. Which is a good representation of the Thunder’s spirit when confronted with the favorites when it comes to betting on basketball. Last night Oklahoma City defeated Golden State 133-105 to take and lead the series 2-1. The Thunder outscored the Warriors by 18 points in the paint, outrebounded them by 14 and blocked eight shots to Golden State's one. Oklahoma also went small for stretches with Serge Ibaka at center and finished the game with 29 fast-break points.