The NBA is the pinnacle of the basketball world, players from all over long to play in it as they grow up and watch their idols compete for NBA Championships. It’s also incredibly popular with bettors, so to help you out if you’re interested in betting on basketball we’ve put together this quick NBA betting guide.
The Best NBA Sportsbooks in New York
If you want to know which NBA betting sites offer the best basketball betting experiences, we have you covered with our handy table of some of New York’s top legal sportsbooks:
Top NY NBA Bonuses, Special Promotions & Offers
When it comes to NBA bet bonuses, you’re going to want a good one. So here are some of the best basketball betting promotions available in the state of New York.
Popular Bets for NBA in New York
Unsure how to bet on NBA games? Here are some of the most common basketball bets that experienced bettors place.
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Bet Type |
Details |
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Moneyline |
Betting on the outcome of an individual game, trying to predict the winner. |
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Futures Betting |
Placing a wager on who you think the outright winner of the NBA Championship will be. |
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Points Spread |
Back a team with a negative (-1.5) or positive (+1.5) handicap applied to the score line. |
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Over/Under |
Bet on a team or specific player to score over or under a certain number of points in the game. For example, Steph Curry to score over 30.5 points for the Warriors against the New York Knicks. |
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Same Game Parlay |
Allows you to add multiple lines to your bet, such as the Brooklyn Nets to win and score over 99.5 points. |
How do I bet on Basketball in New York?
Betting on the NBA couldn’t be easier. Just head to one of New York’s top sportsbooks and sign-up if you don’t have an account. Then ensure you have funds in your account and select the options you wish to cover and how much you want your stake to be. Then place your bets and sit back to enjoy watching the game.
Are There any Tips for Betting on Basketball in New York?
Take a look not just at a team’s form, but their form at home and away. You might see the New York Knicks on a five-game winning streak, but they may all have come at home, and they could possibly have lost every away game that season. Check which teams are playing, and where, this way, you can avoid losing bets that experienced bettors would never have covered.
Keep an eye on news surrounding key players. If you see that they have picked up an injury or had a bust-up with their coach, you can be guaranteed they may not be playing the next game. This may have an impact on the result in a negative way, although, it can on occasion, give a place to another player to prove themselves who isn’t a regular starter.
What Basketball Terms Should I Know?
- Alley-Oop: When a player throws a ball up high and another player receives the ball and slams it into the hoop.
- Rim: The ridge of the top of the hoop that the net hangs from.
- Slam Dunk: When a player slams the ball through the hoop and holds on to the rim.
- Swish: When a shot goes through the hoop without touching the backboard or rim.
Which NBA Teams are Based in New York?
There are just two teams who play in the NBA today, these are the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks.
Calendar
Here are some of the big basketball events coming up this year:
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Basketball Games |
Date |
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend |
09/09/2022 |
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Warriors, Wizards to play in NBA Japan Games 2022 |
09/30/2022 |
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Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks to play in Abu Dhabi Games 2022 |
10/06/2023 |
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Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls to play in NBA Paris Game 2023 |
01/19/2023 |
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NBA All-Star 2023 |
02/19/2023 |
