Point Spreads For Today's Nba Games
NBA POINT SPREADS EXPLAINED:
The point spread – commonly referred to as “the spread” – is the number assigned by the sportsbooks to represent the point difference between two teams for betting purposes. The goal of the spread is not to project how many points that a certain team is going to win by. Instead, the point spread is meant to create a situation where half the wagers that come in on a game are on one team while the other half are on the other. (This is called “balanced action”).
The team with the negative number is considered the favorite. (Example: -7.5) The team with the positive number is considered the underdog or “dog”. (Example: +7.5)
The team that is the favorite needs to win the game by more than the assigned point spread value in order to cash the ticket. For example, if the Boston Celtics are -3.5 against the New York Knicks they need to win by four or more points to beat the point spread. Conversely, a bettor taking the underdog Knicks in this example needs New York to either win outright or lose by three or fewer points.
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NBA MONEYLINE EXPLAINED:
A moneyline wager in an NBA game is a bet on which team will win the game outright, independent of the point spread.
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The favorite in a game has a negative moneyline (example: -160). The underdog has a positive moneyline (example: +125). The odds represent the payouts on a $100 wager. So for a favorite at -160 the bettor would wager $160 to win $100. For an underdog at +125 the bettor would wager $100 to win $125.
Again, moneyline bettors are simply trying to pick which team will win the game. The moneyline is the agreed upon payout of the wager.
NBA TOTALS or OVER/UNDER EXPLAINED
NBA totals are a bet on the total combined number of points that both teams will score in a given game.
You can bet totals ‘over’ or ‘under’. If you are betting ‘over’ then you are betting that the combined number of points from the teams will exceed the posted total. If the posted total is 205.5 and you bet ‘over’ then you wagering that 206 or more combined points will be scored. If you are betting ‘under’ 205.5 then you are hoping for 205 or fewer combined points to be scored.
All points scored in overtime count towards the totals wager. If the total number of points scored ends up being exactly the same as the posted total (for instance a 104-100 game with a total of 204.0) it is considered a ‘push’ (a tie) and the bet is refunded.
NBA FUTURES EXPLAINED:
NBA futures are wagers on eventual results regarding certain teams. For example, a NBA championship futures wager is a bet on which team will win the NBA title in June. Other types of NBA futures wagers can involve the number of wins that a team achieves during the season, betting on which team wins their specific division, or betting on which team will win the conference title.
The odds on NBA futures wagers are generally expressed similar to a moneyline. For example, the Bulls could be posted at +1800 to win the NBA championship. That means that a $100 wager would yield $1,800 if Chicago won the NBA championship.
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New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021
The New York Knicks are scheduled to go head to head with the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, March 11, 2021. New York opens this contest as 10.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 224.5. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the docket to meet the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Philadelphia opens this matchup as 2.5-point dogs. The total is set at 227. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Blazers Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021
The Phoenix Suns are set to go head to head with the Portland Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The odds on this matchup have Portland as 1.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 231. This game report has an NBA basketball pick, betting odds, and trends for tonights key matchup.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021
The Houston Rockets are scheduled to go head to head with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The odds on this contest have Sacramento as 2-point favorites. The O/U opens at 227. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021
The Dallas Mavericks are on the docket to go head to head with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Oklahoma City opens this matchup as 2.5-point dogs. The total opens at 233. We have included an expert NBA pick and parlay for todays game ATS.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021
The Detroit Pistons are on the docket to take on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Charlotte opens this game as 5.5-point favorites. The O/U is set at 227. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/10/2021
The Boston Celtics are scheduled to take on the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The spread on this matchup has Brooklyn as 3.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 233. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/10/2021
The Orlando Magic are on the docket to meet the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The spread on this game has Miami as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 223. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021
The Atlanta Hawks are on the docket to take on the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Toronto opens this game as 1-point favorites. The O/U opens at 225. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2021
The Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to go head to head with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Minnesota opens this matchup as 8.5-point dogs. The O/U is set at 238. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, 3/11/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2021
The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to take on the Los Angeles Clippers at STAPLES Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Golden State opens this game as 5.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 233. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, 3/10/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/9/2021
The Washington Wizards are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Washington opens this game as 1.5-point underdogs. The O/U has been set at 236.5. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, 3/10/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/9/2021
The San Antonio Spurs are on the docket to go head to head with the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. San Antonio opens this contest as 5.5-point dogs. The O/U has been set at 220.5. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/3/2021
Point Spreads For Today's Nba Games
The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Phoenix opens this matchup as 2.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 223.5. We have included an expert NBA pick and parlay for todays game ATS.
Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/3/2021
The Detroit Pistons are on the docket to meet the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The spread on this contest has New York as 6-point favorites. The total opens at 223. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Blazers Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/3/2021
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to play the Portland Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The odds on this contest have Portland as 5-point favorites. The O/U opens at 237. This report has odds and your NBA predictions for todays game against the spread.
Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/3/2021
The Miami Heat are scheduled to meet the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Miami opens this contest as 1.5-point dogs. The O/U has been set at 227. This games report has current odds, betting trends, and free picks against the spread.
Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Parlay's Pundit - 3/3/2021
The Denver Nuggets are set to go head to head with the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Denver opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under opens at 225.5. We have included an expert pick and parlay for todays game against the spread.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/3/2021
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the docket to meet the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The odds on this matchup have San Antonio as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 225.5. This matchup report has Vegas lines and an expert NBA basketball pick for your daily winner.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, 3/4/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/3/2021
The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to meet the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Milwaukee opens this matchup as 6-point favorites. The total opens at 237. This Matchup report includes Vegas odds and a free basketball pick for tonight.
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