Bet Types
Understanding Basketball Betting Markets
Before placing a bet, it is important to understand the types of markets available. Basketball offers more options than most other sports because of its fast-paced nature and the rarity of draws.
- Moneyline (1X2) — Pick the winning team regardless of the points difference.
- Point Spread / Handicap — The favoured team is given a points "advantage" to balance the odds.
- Over/Under (Total Points) — Predict whether the combined points total of both teams will be above or below the set figure.
- Quarter Betting — Focus on the result of one specific quarter only.
- Mix Parlay — Combine several selections on one slip for higher odds multipliers.
- League / Tournament Winner — Predict the champion before the season starts for better odds.