Basketball Betting at LeoVegas UK
Basketball betting doesn’t get much bigger than at LeoVegas, where you can get all the latest odds for basketball and the best markets under one roof. Our sportsbook features thousands of American Basketball bet options and basketball odds from around the world, covering leagues not just found in America.
In fact, the global appeal of this sport means fans who enjoy basketball betting can do so all year round. No matter the week, there’s always a live basketball bet to place on a game somewhere in the world, from the USA and Europe through to Korea and Australia.
Get the best basketball bets with LeoVegas and access our special offers to all new and existing players! We wish you the best of luck.
How basketball betting odds work?
Basketball betting odds work in exactly the same way as any other sports odds. They reflect the likelihood of an outcome in a game, such as which team will win, which player will score the most points, and how many points will be scored.
There are three types of odds: fractional, decimal and American. Each odds type shows you how much you stand to win if you wager a certain amount. For example, you want to bet £10 on the Bulls to beat the Heat at odds of 5/1 | 6.00 | +500. Here’s how the NBA betting odds are calculated:
- Bet on the Bulls at 5/1 shows you’ll get £5 profit for every £1 you wager. So a £10 bet earns you £50 profit + £10 stake = £60.
- Bet on the Bulls at 6.00 shows you’ll get £6 return for every £1 you wager. So a £10 bet earns you £10 x 6.00 = £60.
- Bet on the Bulls at +500 shows you’ll get £500 profit for every £100 you wager. So a £10 bet earn you £50 profit + £10 stake = £60.
The best thing about calculating basketball odds is you can always click on the outcome you want to back, and enter your stake in the bet slip. You’ll be able to check your risk and potential record before you click Place Bet, so you know exactly how much you’re risking and for what reward. At LeoVegas, we have competitive basketball odds for a wide range of markets that are accessible every day through the NBA season.
Best basketball betting tips
If you’re new to the sport then consider some of these basketball betting tips to get you going:
Start small – There’s no point blowing your funds in one go on a risky bet, so start small and stay consistent with progressive wins before moving on to bigger wagers.
Do your research – Sometimes players will throw money at a team not knowing if they’re any good. So if you want to bet on the Pistons to beat the Jazz, make sure first of all that it’s a realistic bet.
Test your wager – You can always enter a ‘fake’ stake in your bet slip once you’ve clicked on some odds, and see how much you might win from a particular wager. This is quicker than using a bet calculator and you can then decide whether or not to proceed.
Look at accas – Accumulators, or combination bets, are where you lump a number of bets into one mega wager. All small bets need to win in order for the overall wager to pay out. It’s great for fans who bet on basketball and want to side with a flurry of heavy favourites at the same time.
Bet In-Play - Sometimes, when looking at basketball matches, it's difficult to predict how a match will go, by the end of the first quarter, it's a lot easier to predict. With that in mind, we recommend in-play betting. In-play betting provides the same range of betting in-play markets but gives you insight into how a match will play out.
American Basketball betting (NBA)
When it comes to NBA betting there’s no greater place to get started that LeoVegas. We feature extensive NBA betting odds on every game of the season, from the first tip off right to the last slam dunk. The NBA is one of the biggest basketball leagues in the world and with the culmination of the season finalizing with the NBA playoffs, there is plenty to view at LeoVegas.
Whether you’re a Toronto Raptors or Boston Celtics fan, love to follow individual players, or reckon you can squeeze profit out of tight games with a shrewd NBA bet, LeoVegas basketball odds are perfect for you, especially if you're betting on a team to win this years Championship.
The division is split into Eastern and Western Conferences with the NBA finals and NBA player awards at the end of the season, there are dozens of unique online betting opportunities whether you're looking for the Milwaukee Bucks or the Miami Heat, the betting odds have never been hotter than at LeoVegas.
Each game features scores of bet types, including: match parlays, player specials, player points, player assists, over/unders and match winner odds.
We also offer live NBA odds on scores of in-game events, like next point scorer, half time score and points totals. It means you can bet alongside watching live NBA on your phone or TV, and place those all-important wagers before the games begin too.
And LeoVegas also offers WNBA odds too! Keep an eye out for the latest women’s basketball betting markets when games appear in the sportsbook.
College Basketball
Before the stars of the NBA become some of the best players in the world, they have to go through the annual NCAA division and make a name for themselves before being called up in the draft. Their regular season is a perfect opportunity for scouts to check out the talent in the division, one Lebron James is one of the biggest names in the industry and he made his name in College basketball as Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected in the USA Today All-USA First Team and has since racked up a historic career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Best Basketball bets
NBA Bets are slightly different to basketball betting because on average there are way more points scored per game. This affects a lot of the variables that take place in the betting markets, while bettors are more assured that individual players will rack up big points.
Some top Basketball bets include:
Over 230 points per game – Most NBA games these days feature two teams scoring at least 110 points, and usually they push towards the 120 mark. So a wager on +230 points in total can be smart.
Player points – The top scorers in the NBA never stop, and it’s usually worth checking out the special bets on player points to see who is favourite to top the list.
Match parlays – Parlay bets are where you combine more than one outcome into a bet. For NBA bets this usually means wagering on a team to win with a points handicap and an over/under wager on the points total. This is a great way to boost your odds and increase your potential payout.
March Madness bets
March Madness is the pinnacle of NCAAB betting, when college teams from around America compete in a tournament to discover the college champions for that year. It takes place every spring, and March Madness betting has become a big thing.
Here at LeoVegas you can bet on March Madness every year, and take advantage of some big odds. The great thing about March Madness is that people know slightly less about the players, and so the odds aren’t always as accurate. So, with a little bit of research you can place NCAAB bets with confidence and at a great price!
Worldwide basketball betting
Basketball betting isn’t just confined to America. While the USA boasts the best basketball players on the planet, there are some exciting leagues and tournaments around the world. Here are some of the alternative basketball bets you could place…
Euroleague Basketball betting
Euroleague is the Champions League for basketball in Europe and draws the continent’s best teams together. Bet on Euroleague with LeoVegas and follow teams such as Milano, Madrid, Barcelona, Monaco and Olympiacos throughout the competition.
Spanish ACB Basketball betting
Spain’s domestic basketball league is perhaps the best outside of America – and you can enjoy Spanish ACB betting throughout the year with LeoVegas. Big teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Gran Canaria and Unicaja compete every year for top trophies, and it’s a great place to learn how to bet on basketball if the late nights watching American Basketball.
KBL Basketball betting
Over in Korea the KBL is big business. Ten teams play 54 games each across the season and fans follow the tournament from around the world. KBL betting is usually focused on points totals, as they are generally lower than those in American Basketball.
NBL Australia Betting odds
Australia’s NBL is growing in popularity every month and here at LeoVegas we know how seriously basketball betting fans take the sport Down Under. Therefore we offer dedicated NBL and WNBL betting odds on every game of both the men’s and women’s seasons!
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