From picking the future NBA Champions or the season's MVP to the latest match-winner odds from current fixtures, we provide tremendous variety to bet on the NBA. That includes full live in-play betting coverage of every NBA fixture, making Betsson your home for NBA betting.
2023/24 Events for NBA Betting
Training camps for the 2023/24 NBA season opened in early October, quickly followed by the NBA pre-season matches, for which Betsson provides great betting coverage. Squads are largely settled at this stage, and it's just a few weeks of fine-tuning before the real action starts.October 24th is the start date for the NBA 2023/24 season. But it is worth keeping an eye out for team news when the rosters are set for the NBA Opening Day. That's important information, which gives punters an excellent chance to assess the likely starting line-ups and configure online betting options.
The NBA All-Star weekend is from February 16–18, and the exciting conclusion to the NBA regular season is on April 14. The NBA playoffs then begin on April 20. There's a long road for teams to get there, and the first match of this season's NBA finals is on June 6.
NBA In-Season Tournament
Amidst the flurry of NBA odds on regular-season matches, there is a brand-new NBA feature to enjoy this season. The new NBA In-Season tournament begins on November 3, with the new competition working on a cup format, beginning with a round-robin group stage.Teams play to qualify for the competition's knockout stage, and the final four teams will head to the in-season semi-finals hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 7. The NBA In-Season Tournament Championship match will be played on December 9. The winning team will walk away with the NBA Cup title and big player bonuses.
NBA Stars
Some punters like to focus on the performances of individual players during the NBA season for basketball betting. The 'NBA Season MVP' is a popular market at Betsson, and the players who trade strongly as favourites in that market are the best of the best in the league.Players like Nikola Jokić, who plays for the Denver Nuggets, and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo are among the NBA superstars in the elite tier. Throw into the hat the likes of Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, Luka Dončić, and Kevin Durant, and you are looking at some star-studded power.
Following the superstars of the NBA can also lead you to interesting betting markets. For pre-game basketball betting options, consider selecting one of the stars as the top point scorer in a match or choosing an ‘Over/Under’ line on how many 3-pointers or rebounds they will net.
While the hunt for an NBA Championship ring is the most coveted prize of all, punters can size up player betting options on the likes of the Michael Jordan Trophy for the 'NBA Most Valuable Player' and the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy for the 'NBA Rookie of the Year'.
Popular Markets for NBA Odds
Punters can find a fantastic variety of markets for NBA betting. The pre-match options include the '3-way Match Winner', 'Moneyline', 'Points Spread', and 'Totals' for all NBA matches. But further popular markets are the 'Winning Margin' and team prop bets.In-play NBA odds take the experience to a more dynamic level. You can track the latest on-court action for all listed matches. Our live pages are packed with the best NBA markets, plus our great infographics will let you dig through the current in-game statistics and scores.
NBA Betting Stats and Trends
The first season of the NBA was in 1949/50, when two former leagues, the BAA and NBL, merged. The Minneapolis Lakers were the inaugural NBA champions. The reigning NBA champions are the Denver Nuggets, who comprehensively defeated the challenge of the Miami Heat in the 2022/23 NBA finals.That was the second title for the Nuggets in their history, and with the superstar power of Nikola Jokić, they are back among the leaders for a title defence in the 2023/24 season. Looking at trends can help when placing a bet on NBA markets, and since 2010, the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors have pulled off consecutive titles. Will the Nuggets secure back-to-back titles?
Western Championship teams have had the edge over their Eastern counterparts in the last decade; seven of the last ten seasons have been won by Western representatives in the NBA finals.
NBA Championship Odds
The odds in the 'NBA Championship' market will continue to shift as the season winds on. There may be jostling for positions between the pre-season favourites, however, it may take something special to see a big outside break into the mix.The Denver Nuggets were +1,800 pre-season odds last term, but come the All-Star break, they had shortened to just +700 for the title. The longest-priced pre-season NBA champions in the last decade were the Golden State Warriors in the 2014/15 season after having been pre-season +2,800 odds.
Three of the last four NBA champions started their title-winning campaign at no larger than a +900 quote. Since 2015, only two championship teams have gone into the season longer than +900: the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and the Nuggets in 2023.
If you want to hedge your options, then the 'NBA 2023/24 Winning State' market at Betsson can be explored. Instead of selecting the winning team, you can pick an option for the origin of the winning team, such as California, New York, or any other state listed.
Why Bet at Betsson?
Betsson has a full-court press on the biggest and best NBA betting markets. From 'Same Game Multis' to 'Match-Win Singles' or building ‘Accumulators’, you can get all your best NBA betting coverage right here.Also, check out options like 'Price Boosts' and 'Bet Builders' for a bet on NBA markets. We provide plenty of results and statistics to help you out, and by downloading the Betsson app to your mobile device, you can also securely and easily keep up with the latest NBA odds on the go.