Basketball Betting Works
Basketball the game
To understand how
basketball betting works, it is necessary to understand the game itself
. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through the defender’s hoop, high to a backboard (a basket 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) at each end of the court while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points unless made from behind the three-point line, in which case it is worth three points.
After a foul, timed play stops, and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one or more one-point free throws.
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated.
The five players on each side at a time fall into five playing positions: the tallest player is usually the center, the tallest and strongest is the power forward, a slightly shorter but more agile big man is the small forward, and the shortest players or the best ball handlers are the shooting guard and the point guard, who implements the coach’s game plan by managing the execution of offensive and defensive plays (player positioning).
The following are points to note when participating in basketball betting, to avoid your bets from being void. Special rules will take precedence over the common rules nevertheless.
Overtime counts to all Leagues and markets unless otherwise stated.
American Basketball
Bets will be settled according to the official result as declared by the basketball governing body. For all US basketball games, overtime counts to determine bet settlement, unless otherwise specified. Any subsequent amendments to the official result will be ignored for settlement purposes.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Regular time is 48 minutes play. At least 43 minutes of play must elapse for NBA game bets to stand. If the game is abandoned for any reason before 43 minutes play is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
WNBA (Women National Basketball Association)
Regular time is 40 minutes play. At least 35 minutes of play must elapse for WNBA game bets to stand. If the game is abandoned for any reason before 35 minutes play is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Regular time is 40 minutes play. At least 35 minutes of play must elapse for NCAA game bets to stand. If the game is abandoned for any reason before 35 minutes play is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
Basketball betting Markets
Conference Finishing Position
Predict what position a named team will finish within their respective conference at the end of the regular season.
Performances in the play-offs do not count.
All teams within that conference must play all of their scheduled regular-season games for bets to stand.
Division Winner
Division Winner markets will be settled on who finishes top of the relevant division after the conclusion of the Regular Season. If 2 or more teams have the same Regular Season win record, then ties will be broken using the governing body’s official rules to determine an outright winner.
All Regular Season games involving teams from that Division must be played for bets to stand unless a result is already known, otherwise, bets on the market will be declared void.
Conference Winner
Conference Winner markets will be settled on a team’s performance in the playoffs.
Regular season records do not count.
European and International Basketball
Regular time is 40 minutes play. Bets will be settled according to the official result as declared by the European basketball governing body.
If the game is abandoned for any reason before play is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
Chinese and Philippine Basketball
Regular time is 48 minutes play. Bets will be settled according to the official result.
If the game is abandoned for any reason before play is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
South American Basketball
Regular time is 40 minutes play. Bets will be settled according to the official result as declared by the basketball governing body. At least 35 minutes of play must elapse for bets to stand.
If the game is abandoned for any reason before is completed, then all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
If an official result is declared, then all bets stand.
Basketball Money Lines
Predict the team to win the match.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
Final Score; Miami Heat 101 Chicago Bulls 100
Result; Miami Heat WIN
Match Spread
Predict the team that covers the handicap spread from the final score.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
Match Spread; Miami Heat +7 Chicago Bulls -7
Full Time Score = Miami Heat 101 Chicago Bulls 100
Result; Chicago Bulls -7
Total Match Points
Predict the total points of the match.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
| Total |
44 |
40 |
84 |
67 |
50 |
201 |
Total Points; Under/Over 194,5
Miami Heat 101 Chicago Bulls 100. Total 201 (84+117) -> Result: Over 194,5
First Half Betting
Predict the team to be winning at half time.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
Half time Result; Miami Heat 44 Chicago Bulls 40
Result; Miami Heat Wins
First Half Spread
Predict the team that covers the handicap spread at half time.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
First Half Spread; Miami Heat +4 Chicago Bulls -4
Half Time Score = Miami Heat 44 Chicago Bulls 40
Result: PUSH (44-40 = 4) no Spread is a winner. Most spread markets work in halves over/under 84.5 to avoid a push result.
First Half Total Points
Predict the total points scored at half time.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
| Total |
44 |
40 |
84 |
67 |
50 |
201 |
Half Time Total Points line; Under/Over 84
Half Time Score = Miami Heat 44 Chicago Bulls 40. Total 84 -> Result: PUSH (If tied, the stakes on this exact spread are returned to customer)
Total Match Points Odd/Even
Predict the points scored in the match, will be odd or even.
Example;
| Game |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Half-time |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full-time |
| Miami Heat |
27 |
17 |
44 |
30 |
27 |
101 |
| Chicago Bulls |
17 |
23 |
40 |
37 |
23 |
100 |
| Total |
44 |
40 |
84 |
67 |
50 |
201 |
Total Points Score; Miami Heat 101 Chicago Bulls 100. Total 201 -> Result: ODD
First Quarter, Second Quarter Betting, Third Quarter Betting, Fourth Quarter Betting
(Overtime does not count)
Predict the result of the selected quarter only.
First Quarter, Second Quarter Betting, Third Quarter Betting, Fourth Quarter Betting
(Overtime does not count)
Predict the total points in the respective quarters
First Quarter, Second Quarter Betting, Third Quarter Betting, Fourth Quarter Betting
(Overtime does not count)
Predict the total spread in the respective quarters
‘Race to X Points’ (Example 20, 30, 50)
Predict the first team to score ‘X’ points. 20, 30, 50 etc.
Second Half Betting
Predict the result of a mini-match based on the points scored in the second half.
First Quarter, Second Quarter Betting, Third Quarter Betting, Fourth Quarter Betting
Predict the result of the selected quarter only.
Highest Scoring Quarter
(Overtime does not count)
Predict the quarter in which the most points will be scored.
All four quarters must be completed, or bets will be determined as void.
Dead-heat rules apply.
Will overtime be played?
Predict Yes or No.
(Yes, means both teams total scores are level at the end of 4th quarter)
Championship Winner
Predict the team to win the championship.
League Winner
Predict the team to win the league.
Playoffs are included.
Conference Winner
Predict the team that will win the respective conference.
Playoff conference finals are included.
Divisional Winner
Predict the team that will win the respective division.
Playoff conference finals are not included.
Series Winner
Predict the team to win the given series.
