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NBA Finals: Pacers, Thunder Now Best-of-Three

Thunder Seeks to Finish Pacers in Six

NBA Finals Return to Indianapolis

The Indiana Pacers have a last leg to stand on. More precisely, NBA odds will have to see how Tyrese Haliburton’s injured limb is when the NBA Finals continue on Thursday at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse.

Haliburton played 34 minutes despite leaving Game 5 on Monday early after apparently aggravating a leg injury. He had four points and was 0-for-6 from the field. Still, the Pacers managed to whittle an 18-point deficit to two before the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away for a 120-109 victory and 3-2 series lead.

Dynamic Duo for OKC

If one likes to bet on the NBA, they will have to consider that this is the first time the Pacers have been behind in these playoffs. Also, it is the first time they have lost two in a row this postseason.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went for 31 in Game 5. He wasn’t the Thunder who made the most rumbling noise. That honor belonged to Jalen Williams, who had 40. Check out this nugget, and we don’t mean as in Denver: The pair combined to score or assist on 103 points, the most by a duo in an NBA Finals game in the last 50 years.

What’s Next for Pacers?

Indiana will need a huge game from Pascal Siakam and his teammates if it is to force a Game 7. Bettors need to consider NBA first-half lines intently. Will OKC come out and try to deliver the knockout punch early? Or will Indiana, buoyed by its fans, come out fast and furious and attempt to run OKC off the floor?

NBA odds have the Pacers getting 5 points. They are +167 on the moneyline. The total is set at 225. Interestingly, the Thunder covered a 9½-point spread in Game 5, and the total of 224 was topped.

The sage advice would be to wait on wagering if the Pacers are the play. However, if one loves the Thunder, then giving 4½ could turn out to be a gift if Haliburton is unable to go or is hobbled. If Haliburton is ruled out, the line should balloon.

This series has been give-and-take, and teams that have had the advantage have had trouble closing games. The Thunder will be trying to do something it has never done: win an NBA Championship on Thursday in Indiana.

Rick Carlisle’s Pacers want to force a Game 7 so they have a chance to win their first NBA title. Everything could hinge on Haliburton’s leg. Time will tell if he can go or if the Pacers will be going home.

NBA Finals MVP Race

Gilgeous-Alexander (-500) has been the guy all season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He came up with a huge fourth quarter in Game 4 as OKC rallied to knot the series. If a person likes to bet on the NBA, the regular season MVP seems like a lock to be the postseason MVP.

The picture isn’t as clear for the Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton (+800) has had great games and others where he has been mediocre to ineffective.

The player Indiana can bank on game-in and game-out is Pascal Siakam (+800). He may be the most underappreciated and underrated player in the league.

Siakam was the MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals, much to Haliburton’s surprise. He’s more likely to be the MVP of the NBA Finals than Haliburton if the Pacers can win their first NBA championship.

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How To Bet On NBA Odds

The typical ways to bet on NBA games are like most sports. There is against the spread, where a team has to win by more points than it is favored by or lose by less than it is the underdog.

There is the moneyline where you are betting on your team to win the game. Sounds simple, right? It isn’t because odds teeter and there is no guarantee an upset won’t happen. Then there is the total where you are betting whether a game will go over or under a certain number of points. You can also find plenty of prop options in every NBA game.

Favorite NBA Betting Types

  • NBA Moneyline: Moneyline odds indicate the amount you can win or need to wager on a particular team to win the game outright. Positive numbers represent the potential profit on a $100 bet, while negative numbers show the amount you need to bet to win $100.

Moneyline odds are one of the most straightforward ways to bet on NBA games. They show the potential profit or risk of betting on a particular team to win the game outright.

Here’s how to understand moneyline odds:

Positive Moneyline (+)

When you see a positive number next to a team’s name (e.g., +150 for the San Antonio Spurs), it means they are the underdog. In this case, a $100 bet on the Spurs would yield a $150 profit if they win the game. So, if you bet $100 on the Lakers and they win, you’d get back $250 ($100 initial bet + $150 profit).

Negative Moneyline (-)

Negative numbers (e.g., -120 for the Memphis Grizzlies) indicate the favorite. A negative moneyline tells you how much you need to wager to win $100. In this example, you’d need to bet $120 on the Nets to win $100 if they emerge victorious. Chances are that the Brooklyn Nets will win the game which is why the odds are in their favor.

Example: If you see the Los Angeles Lakers at +150 and the Brooklyn Nets at -120, a $100 bet on the Lakers would yield a $150 profit if they win, while a $120 bet on the Nets would yield $100 if they win.

  • NBA Spreads: Point spread odds level the playing field by giving an advantage (plus points) to the underdog and a disadvantage (minus points) to the favorite. Betting on the point spread involves predicting if a team will win by more points than the spread suggests. They assign a handicap (plus or minus points) to each team to make the game more balanced in the eyes of bettors.

Here’s how point spread odds work

Favorite (-): The team with a negative point spread is expected to win by more points than indicated. For instance, if the Golden State Warriors have a point spread of -5.5 against the Miami Heat, they must win the game by at least 6 points for a bet on them to be successful.

Underdog (+): The team with a positive point spread is the underdog and can lose the game by a certain margin and still cover the spread. In our example, if you bet on the Miami Heat with a point spread of +5.5, they need to either win the game outright or lose by less than 6 points for your bet to win.

Example: If the Golden State Warriors have a -5.5 point spread against the Miami Heat, they need to win by 6 or more points for a bet on them to pay out.

  • NBA Totals: Over/under odds, also known as totals, focus on the combined number of points scored by both teams in an NBA game. Bettors wager on whether the actual total will be over or under the number set by oddsmakers.

Here’s how to understand over/under odds:

Over: If you bet the “over” on the total points, you’re predicting that the combined score of both teams will exceed the specified total. For example, if the over/under is set at 215 points, and the final score is 216 or more, your bet wins.

Under: Betting the “under” means you believe the combined score will be less than the specified total. If the final score in the same example is 214 points or fewer, your bet is successful.

Over/Under Example: If the over/under for a game is set at 215 points, a bet on the “over” wins if the final score is 216 points or higher.

  • NBA Player Props: If you’re interested in individual player performances, NBA player props are a great choice. These bets let you wager on specific player statistics, such as points scored, rebounds, or assists.
  • NBA Championship Odds: For those interested in long-term bets, NBA championship odds are popular. You can bet on which team will win the NBA championship at the end of the season.
  • NBA Parlays: Parlays are multiple selections combined into a single wager. While the potential payouts can be high, all selections must be correct to win.

How to Read and Interpret NBA Odds

Understanding how to read NBA odds is just the beginning. You can research the teams and keep track of players so that you make informed bets and stand a better chance of winning.

Research Matters

Before placing any bets, research the teams, player statistics, injuries, and recent performance. This information can help you make more informed betting decisions. You can, for example, follow an NBA team closely and watch as they perform.

You can then bet for them or against them, as you have gathered all the information related to their appearances.

Bankroll Management

Set a budget for your betting activities and stick to it. With NBA odds it’s easy to set a weekly budget. You know that for 2023-2024, there will be 82 games involving 30 teams. If you are following a few teams, watch closely and spread your bets as your team performs and plays.

Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and avoid chasing losses by making reckless bets. The best bet is an informed bet that matches your financial situation.

Keep Track

Keeping a record of your bets can help you analyze your results and identify trends. This can be valuable for improving your betting strategy over time. Just like companies check their sales and see which products sell the best, so with NBA odds keep watch of how your previous bets worked out for you.

NBA Odds at a Glance

Now that you know the types of NBA odds, it’s practical to understand how to interpret them when making betting decisions. Here is a summary of the key points worth remembering.

  • Positive moneyline odds indicate an underdog, while negative odds represent the favorite.
  • Point spread odds require you to consider the margin of victory.
  • Over/under odds are all about predicting the total points scored in a game.

While NBA odds might appear complex at first, it’s easy to understand them and start working with them if you are looking to get into sports betting.

Grasping the basics of moneyline odds, point spread odds, and over/under odds can open up an exciting world of wagering on NBA games and NBA odds.

As you gain more experience, you can explore more advanced betting strategies and make even more informed bets that follow complex action plans.

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NBA Odds & Lines FAQs

The plus sign (+) is used to indicate underdog teams, representing the potential profit on a $100 bet. The minus sign (-) is used for favorite teams, showing the amount you need to bet to win $100.

For positive moneyline odds, divide your bet amount by 100 and then multiply by the positive number to calculate your potential profit. For negative moneyline odds, divide 100 by the absolute value of the negative number and then multiply by your bet amount to determine potential profit.

If the point spread results in a tie, or a “push,” your bet is typically refunded, and no winnings or losses are incurred.

Yes, besides moneyline, point spread, and over/under bets, you can explore parlay bets (combining multiple bets into one), teasers (adjusting point spreads for multiple games), and futures bets (predicting outcomes of future events, like NBA championships).

Yes, many sportsbooks offer a wide range of prop bets (proposition bets) that allow you to wager on various aspects of the game, including individual player statistics, the first team to score, and more.

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Rolling If Bets (RIF) allow you to use the balance (amount) from existing wagers to make a new wager. As long as existing wagers have not been graded, the amount wagered can still be used to make new wagers. However, if your original wager loses, the Rolling If Bet is then cancelled. There are two options for ties (pushes); you can specify if you want the Rolling If Bet to continue in case of a tie or simply cancel the RIF.

Rolling If Bets are:

  • only allowed on straight bets, Parlays and Teasers.
  • not available with Free Plays or Futures and Props
  • only available if you have pre existing, non graded wagers
  • you can only use the funds from the amount of the pre existing wager

How to Place a Rolling If Bet:

  • Choose any straight, parlay or teaser and Place it on the Bet Slip
  • Click on the Rolling If Bet button next to the wager detail
  • In the RIF dropdown, choose a wager that you want to use for RIF
  • Click on "If Win Only" or "If Win or Push" (explained above)
  • Fill in the amount and confirm your wager (the system will not allow you a higher amount than what is available)
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Rolling If Bets (RIF) allow you to use the balance (amount) from existing wagers to make a new wager. As long as existing wagers have not been graded, the amount wagered can still be used to make new wagers. However, if your original wager loses, the Rolling If Bet is then cancelled. There are two options for ties (pushes); you can specify if you want the Rolling If Bet to continue in case of a tie or simply cancel the RIF.

Rolling If Bets are:

  • only allowed on straight bets, Parlays and Teasers.
  • not available with Free Plays or Futures and Props
  • only available if you have pre existing, non graded wagers
  • you can only use the funds from the amount of the pre existing wager

How to Place a Rolling If Bet:

  • Choose any straight, parlay or teaser and Place it on the Bet Slip
  • Click on the Rolling If Bet button next to the wager detail
  • In the RIF dropdown, choose a wager that you want to use for RIF
  • Click on "If Win Only" or "If Win or Push" (explained above)
  • Fill in the amount and confirm your wager (the system will not allow you a higher amount than what is available)
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