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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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College Basketball

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Virginia Cavaliers vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Dayton Flyers vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Fordham Rams vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -6.5 to win at home against USC.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Trojans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Trojans fell to 9-5 on the season after an 85-74 home loss to Michigan on Saturday. USC entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>USC trailed 42-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 43.</p><p>USC's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they hit 63.6% of their free throws, going 14-for-22 from the line. The Trojans grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists as a team.</p> <p>Danny Wolf was a standout, scoring 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep, and adding 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Desmond Claude and Wesley Yates III each contributed 19 points, with Yates hitting 2-of-4 threes. Tre Donaldson also connected on 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Even with USC giving up 85 points, the Trojans held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc, where they hit 6 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>USC sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 for 63%. The Trojans also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Hoosiers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana improved to 12-3 on the season with a 77-71 road win over Penn State on Sunday. The Hoosiers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but came away with the win, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Indiana scored 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Penn State to 42. The combined points for the game were 148, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hoosiers put up 77 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 51.7% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 39.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and made 16 of 22 free throws for a 72.7% rate. Indiana also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Oumar Ballo led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Nick Kern Jr. added 21 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, and Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 20 points, making 4 of 8 from deep. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 7 assists, despite struggling from three, missing all 6 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense gave up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they allowed 26 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense held strong, limiting the opposition to just 3 made threes on 21 attempts, a 14% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 shots for 58%.</p>

USC Trojans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The kickoff for this week 1 matchup between the Crimson Tide and Wolverines takes place at 5:00 ET at Rose Bowl. ESPN will be carrying the television coverage for this ALA vs. MICH shodown. Michigan arrives for this non-conference game against the Wolverines as the 1.5 point road favorite. Keep reading to find out my insights and suggestions for your bets.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Bowl at 5:00 ET on Monday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 24-23 in favor of Michigan.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Alabama at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 45.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 47 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Alabama Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Alabama Crimson Tide are 12-1, including going 5-0 on the road and 6-1 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Alabama has gone 8-4 this season. The Crimson Tide have been favored 11 times compared to one game as the underdog.</p><p>This season, Alabama has an over/under record of 8-4. Their games have, on average, produced a combined total of 53.5 points, with the typical over/under line being 51.3 points.</p><p>The Crimson Tide are currently ranked 12th in college football with 509 rushing attempts per game. In terms of rush yards, they are at 175.1 rushing yards per game, which is 29th in the nation. Looking at their production in the passing game, they are averaging 23.2 attempts per game and gain an average of 228.5 passing yards. Overall, they hold the 14th spot with 35.1 points per game.</p><p>Defensively, the Crimson Tide defense has come up with 39 sacks this season and are 1st in quarterback hurries. Overall, they are allowing 18.4 points per contest (67th). Against the pass, they are 39th in the NCAA, having allowed 188.8 passing yards allowed per game. Alabama is giving up 124.5 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>As they enter this week's game, Michigan holds a record of 13-0. In this season, they've played six road games  and seven home games.</p><p>Michigan heads into this week's matchup with an ATS record of 7-5-1. So far, they have been favored in every game and have an average scoring margin of +27.2 points per contest.</p><p>This season, Michigan has posted an over/under record of 7-6 through 13 games. On average their games have combined for 46.2 points.</p><p>The Wolverines' offense is set to face Alabama while averaging 162.9 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. In the national rankings, they currently stand at 48th for rushing yards and 60th for passing yards, with an average of 218.8 yards per matchup. Overall, Michigan is putting up 36.7 points per game, which is 10th nationally.</p><p>The Michigan defense, going into this week's game, holds 47th place for points allowed, allowing 9.5 points per game. Opponents have been gaining an average of 152.6 passing yards each game against them (13th in the country). On the ground, they're yielding 87.1 rushing yards, ranking them 10th in college football.</p>

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction CFP Semifinal At The Rose Bowl Game Pres. By Prudential