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| Matchup | Proj Score | consensus |  | caesars | draftkings | fanduel | bet365 |
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Bulls | +167 Open: +155 | +154 Open: +155 | +158 Open: +162 | +180 Open: +155 | +154 Open: +168 | +155 Open: +165 | |
Hawks | -181 Open: -179 | -182 Open: -179 | -190 Open: -195 | -180 Open: -155 | -184 Open: -200 | -185 Open: -200 | |
Dec 21, 8:30PM UTC on FDSE | |||||||
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Heat | +245 Open: +230 | +240 Open: +230 | +250 Open: +250 | +250 Open: +275 | +245 Open: +260 | +250 Open: +250 | |
Knicks | -275 Open: -294 | -294 Open: -294 | -319 Open: -319 | -260 Open: -275 | -300 Open: -319 | -311 Open: -311 | |
Dec 21, 11:00PM UTC on MSG | |||||||
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Raptors | -155 Open: -175 | -167 Open: -175 | -165 Open: -180 | -145 Open: -145 | -158 Open: -178 | -165 Open: -180 | |
Nets | +142 Open: +154 | +145 Open: +154 | +140 Open: +152 | +140 Open: +145 | +134 Open: +150 | +140 Open: +150 | |
Dec 21, 11:00PM UTC on YES | |||||||
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Spurs | -1235 Open: -1250 | -1667 Open: -1250 | -1408 Open: -1099 | -1205 Open: -1000 | -1205 Open: -1099 | -1316 Open: -1111 | |
Wizards | +763 Open: +625 | +675 Open: +625 | +800 Open: +700 | +850 Open: +750 | +750 Open: +700 | +800 Open: +700 | |
Dec 22, 12:00AM UTC on MNMT | |||||||
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Bucks | +500 Open: +450 | +450 Open: +450 | +460 Open: +500 | +550 Open: +550 | +490 Open: +560 | +475 Open: +550 | |
Timberwolves | -658 Open: -714 | -667 Open: -714 | -649 Open: -699 | -649 Open: -649 | -671 Open: -800 | -654 Open: -800 | |
Dec 22, 12:00AM UTC on FDNX | |||||||
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Rockets | -658 Open: -714 | -667 Open: -714 | -649 Open: -649 | -649 Open: -699 | -649 Open: -649 | -654 Open: -654 | |
Kings | +500 Open: +450 | +450 Open: +450 | +460 Open: +460 | +550 Open: +600 | +480 Open: +480 | +475 Open: +475 | |
Dec 22, 3:00AM UTC on NSCA | |||||||
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Cavaliers | +148 Open: +130 | +120 Open: +120 | +126 Open: +126 | +164 Open: +130 | +180 Open: +120 | +155 Open: +110 | |
Knicks | -170 Open: -155 | -141 Open: -141 | -150 Open: -149 | -198 Open: -155 | -215 Open: -142 | -185 Open: -130 | |
Dec 25, 5:00PM UTC on ABC | |||||||
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Spurs | +363 Open: +350 | +320 Open: +340 | +320 Open: +320 | +400 Open: +350 | +410 Open: +320 | +325 Open: +325 | |
Thunder | -472 Open: -455 | -417 Open: -455 | -420 Open: -417 | -535 Open: -455 | -549 Open: -405 | -426 Open: -426 | |
Dec 25, 7:30PM UTC on ABC | |||||||
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Mavericks | +197 Open: +140 | +165 Open: +165 | +152 Open: +152 | +235 Open: +140 | +235 Open: +166 | +220 Open: +170 | |
Warriors | -229 Open: -166 | -200 Open: -200 | -180 Open: -179 | -290 Open: -166 | -290 Open: -198 | -270 Open: -205 | |
Dec 25, 10:00PM UTC on ABC | |||||||
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Rockets | -129 Open: -102 | -- | -105 Open: -105 | -148 Open: -102 | -142 Open: +104 | -140 Open: +120 | |
Lakers | +110 Open: -118 | -- | -115 Open: -115 | +124 Open: -118 | +120 Open: -122 | +120 Open: -140 | |
Dec 26, 1:00AM UTC on ABC | |||||||
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Timberwolves | +159 Open: +170 | +170 Open: +155 | +162 Open: +162 | +142 Open: +170 | +160 Open: +160 | +145 Open: +190 | |
Nuggets | -190 Open: -205 | -208 Open: -189 | -195 Open: -196 | -170 Open: -205 | -190 Open: -190 | -170 Open: -230 | |
Dec 26, 3:30AM UTC on ABC | |||||||
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Key NBA betting terms to know
Total Points Over/Under
Betting on whether a specific player will score more or fewer points than a predetermined total set by the sportsbook.
Total Rebounds Over/Under
Similar to a player's points over/under, this involves predicting whether a player will secure more or fewer rebounds than a specified number.
Total Assists Over/Under
Betting on whether a player will record more or fewer assists than a set number provided by the sportsbook.
Total 3-Pointers Made Over/Under
Wagering on the number of 3-point shots a player will make during the game, with an over/under line set by the sportsbook.
Double-Double or Triple-Double
Betting on whether a player will achieve a double-double (reaching double digits in two statistical categories, usually points and rebounds or points and assists) or a triple-double (reaching double digits in three statistical categories).
First scorer
Predicting which player will score the first points in the game. This type of bet can be extremely difficult to predict, so they can have larger payouts.
Method of first basket
Pick the exact way the first basket is made, typically choosing a player and then whether he'll make a free throw, dunk, layup, three-point shot, or other basket.
Head-to-Head player props
Comparing the individual performances of two players, such as who will score more points, grab more rebounds, or record more assists in the game.
Player Combos
A type of bet that allows you to combine multiple player-related outcomes within a single wager. This can include various individual player performance factors such as points scored, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and other statistical categories.
Team Total Points
Oddsmakers set a line for the total points that they expect one team to score. For example, if the line for Los Angeles is 125.5 points, you can bet on whether Los Angeles will score more (over) or fewer (under) points than that specified line.
Team Total Rebounds or Assists
Betting on whether a basketball team will exceed or fall short of a specified total in terms of rebounds or assist
Against the spread
While there is an outright winner and loser in basketball games, there is also a winner and loser against the spread. This refers to the point spread that is determined by oddsmakers and the betting market. If Boston is -3.5, it is a 3.5-point favorite and must win by four points or more to cover
Money line
Betting on the outright winner of the game without any point spread involved. Each team is assigned odds, and you bet on the team you think will win.
Over/Under
This involves betting on the total number of points scored in a game. Sportsbooks set a total, and you can bet on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under that posted number.
Parlay
A parlay is a single bet that combines two or more individual wagers for a bigger payout. All bets in the parlay must be successful for the overall bet to win.
Same game parlay
A type of sports betting wager where a bettor combines multiple bets on a single game into a single wager. Unlike traditional parlays, where bets are placed on separate games, a same game parlay allows you to combine various bets within a single game, such as team point spreads, player props, over/under totals, and more.
Prop bets
These are bets on specific events within a game, like the first team to score, total points by a player, or the result of the first quarter.
Futures
While many bets are posted for individual games, there are also futures bets that often span multiple weeks or months. Common basketball futures bets are division winners and championship winners. Futures bets can be hard to predict, so they can have large payouts.
Halftime/Quarter betting
Placing bets on the outcome of the game or specific aspects of the game at halftime or during a particular quarter.
Live betting
Pre-game betting is still the most common way to bet on a game, but live betting has created a chance for bettors to wager throughout the contest. Sportsbooks update the money line, spread, and over/under throughout the game for users to bet on in real time.
Point spread
This is the most common type of basketball bet. The sportsbook sets a margin of victory, and you can bet on a team to win by more points (cover the spread) or lose by fewer points than the set margin.
Push
When the final margin of victory lands exactly on the point spread or total. The bet is neither a winner nor a loser, meaning bets are refunded.