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NBA Betting – Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 1
The Houston Rockets don’t have a lot of time to enjoy their opening series win. Just two days after ousting Oklahoma City in a grueling seventh game, the Rockets are right back in the fire taking on a rested LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday.
Nets Hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash as Head Coach
The Brooklyn Nets have hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash in a move that should see the team as a major contender come the 2020-21 season.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 3 Betting Odds - September 3
The Toronto Raptors open as a -1 point favorite versus the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. They are 0-2 in this Playoffs series.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
It's do or die Wednesday evening as the Rockets take on the Thunder in this pivotal Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs.
Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets Game 7 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - September 1
The Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz game has been superb and it's not surprising we have made it into a Game 7. Tonight's winner advances to the Western Semifinals.
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Game 2 Betting: Balanced Action
The action was balanced and the line steady for Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Semifinals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. Most books were holding at Toronto -1.5 throughout the morning.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 31
The Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Houston -5.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 1 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 31
The Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Milwaukee -5.5.
Can I Place a Bet on the FoxBet App From Oklahoma
FoxBet is not available from the great state of Oklahoma, but great news - BetUS, now celebrating 25 years in business, welcomes sports bettors from the Sooner State.
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Game 6 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 30
The Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Utah -2.5 with Denver seeing close to 70% of the spread action.
BetOnline Rooting for the Thunder and the Under
The betting public is thrilled to have the NBA back, and it showed Saturday with heavy one-sided volume coming in on the Houston Rockets and the OVER 228.5.
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 30
The Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Playoffs Game 1 opened at Toronto -2.5.
Can I Place a Bet on the FanDuel App From Toronto
While watching Raptors games you are bound to see plenty of advertisements and displays for FanDuel Sportsbook. Unfortunately, Toronto residents are not permitted to play there. Alternatives include BetUS, which is now celebrating its 25th year in business and offers a generous 100% welcome bonus (max bonus $2500).
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Game 5 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 25
The Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Utah -2.5.
Portland Trailblazers vs.LA Lakers Game 5 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 29
The Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Lakers NBA Playoffs featured a line of Lakers -13 on Saturday.
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 45 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 30
The Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Playoffs featured a line of Bucks -14.
NBA Betting – Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 6
The Mavs are beat and they got beat up in Game 5 dropping a 154-111 heartbreaker. The league postponed Wednesday’s playoff games and that trend continued Thursday. It was looking like this game will be played on Saturday as NBA players have agreed to resume the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Game 5 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 29
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Houston -3.
NHL Playoffs Games Postponed Thursday
All NBA, NHL playoffs games have been postponed Thursday in the wake of a police involved shooting in Wisconsin Sunday.
NBA Games to Resume, Just Not Thursday
NBA players have agreed to resume the playoffs, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Thursday's games were expected to be postponed and it was not immediately known when games would begin again or when the suspended games would be played.
NBA Lines Up Thursday Despite Uncertainty: Meetings Taking Place
Separate meetings were slated to take place among the NBA's Board of Governors and players regarding the fate of this season. Lines remained up despite the uncertainty Thursday.
Bets Refunded on Games Postponed by Protests
Bets on Wednesday’s NBA, WNBA and MLB games that were called off will be refunded at most Las Vegas sportsbooks.
Bucks Players Boycott NBA Playoff Game, Others Cancelled Wed Night
NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
Will Game 1 of the Celtics vs. Raptors Playoffs Series Be Cancelled Amidst Boycott Talks?
Thursday's NBA Eastern Conference series Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors could potentially be cancelled due to a planned boycott. Gamblers should be made aware of what happens to their bet should this occur.
BetOnline Holds Jazz-Nuggets Game at Denver -3: Most Move to -2.5
We love when books have a strong opinion on a particular game, especially in the NBA. It's why Gambling911.com holds a 67-42-1 61.5% record this season. Today's Jazz-Nuggets game is yet another grand example. That being said, we still have our friends at BetOnline hanging on at Utah -3 whereas everyone else has moved to -2.5 and, thus, encouraging action on the Jazz as of 3:15 pm ET.
Betting Rule #3: Heavy Public Favorites Do Not Always Make for a Good Fade
In previous installments of Betting Rules, we touched upon sportsbooks running scared and to avoid betting on the favorite in such scenarios as well as when to place a bet where there is a strong opinion observed.
Betting Rule #2: Do Jump on Sides When the Books Have a Strong Opinion
When the sportsbooks love a particular side, we as gamblers might not always know this. But strong opinions are typically an indication that this side will be a solid bet.
Betting Rule #1: Stay Clear of Big Favs When Dog Sees Heavy Action and Books React
Wednesday night's Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Lakers game was a rare one in which the other team - not named the Lakers - received much of the public betting love.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 2 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 19
The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Celtics -4.5.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Game 2 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds - August 19
The Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs featured a line of Toronto -11.
