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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.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (2-8) will host the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 5-6 on the season after a 120-117 road loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by three. The total points for the game hit 237, just over the pre-game line of 235.5.</p> <p>Dallas went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 39-34 to 52-34, but couldn’t hold the lead. After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Golden State 36-26, the Mavericks were outscored 37-26 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th down 96-89 and couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Warriors 28-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 120-117 loss to the Warriors, the Mavericks shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes, with 11 makes. Luka Doncic led the way with 31 points, 12 of which came in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Klay Thompson knocked down 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, scoring 9 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had a solid 2nd and 4th quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 120-117 loss to the Warriors. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas held the Warriors to 34% shooting, with 14 threes made. The Mavericks also sent Golden State to the line 27 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Dallas finished with 6 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Jazz Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Utah’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-8 after a 120-112 loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Jazz were +5.5 point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 232 points went over the line of 228.5.</p> <p>Utah fell behind early, trailing 33-21 after the 1st quarter. A 12-0 run by the Suns extended their lead, but the Jazz fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-23. However, they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to the Suns, shooting 63.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Kyle Filipowski added 18 points, also shooting 63.6% and making 2 threes at 50%. Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points, 5 assists, and 2 made threes.</p> <p>The Jazz shot 48.9% from the field and made 15 threes at 39.5%. Collins scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Markkanen added 7 points in the 4th. Jordan Clarkson scored 8 of his 16 points in the final period, and Collin Sexton also added 5 of his 15 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 120 points on 50% shooting. Utah allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 23 points.</p> <p>Utah had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Suns hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Jazz also sent Phoenix to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>The Vikings are favored at -133 on the money line as they host the Lions at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Vikings are -2.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 49.5 points. This week seven NFC North matchup is being televised on FOX.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 23 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Lions sit at 4-1 and rank first in our NFL power rankings. They have an 86.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 41.4% chance of winning the NFC North. Detroit is 2-0 on the road and 2-1 at home, with their only loss coming in week 2 against the Buccaneers. Since then, they’ve beaten the Cardinals (20-13), Seahawks (42-29), and Cowboys (47-9).</p> <p>The Lions are 4-1 against the spread and have covered in three straight games. They were favored in all of their matchups, including a 3.5-point spread over the Cowboys in week 6. The O/U line for that game was 53.5 points, and the teams combined for 56. Detroit’s O/U record is 2-3, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Lions' offense is averaging 30.2 points per game, leading the NFL. They rank 3rd in the league in passing yards per game (258.2) and 4th in rushing yards per game (157.8), with 33 rushing attempts per game. Detroit ranks 6th in 3rd-down conversions but is 24th in red zone conversion percentage despite being 4th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 153 in week 6, with 315 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Cowboys. David Montgomery had 80 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams led the team with 76 receiving yards on 3 catches.</p><p>The Lions' defense was dominant in their 47-9 win over the Cowboys, allowing just 198 passing yards and forcing three interceptions. Dallas managed only 53 rushing yards on 17 attempts. Detroit's defense also recorded four sacks and limited the Cowboys to a 23.1% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Lions held Dallas to just 251 total yards and kept them out of the endzone throughout the game. They also held the Cowboys to a 56.8% completion rate on their passes.</p><h3>Will The Vikings Win At Home Over The Lions?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Vikings sit atop the NFC North with a 5-0 record, giving them an 86.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 37.1% chance of winning the division. Minnesota ranks 8th in our NFL power rankings and has a +12.6 scoring margin. They are 5-0 against the spread, covering as both favorites (2-0) and underdogs (3-0). Their O/U record is 1-4, with their games averaging 43 points compared to an average line of 44.2.</p> <p>In week 5, the Vikings beat the Jets 23-17, covering the 2.5-point spread. The O/U line was 42, and the teams combined for 40 points. In week 4, Minnesota narrowly defeated the Packers 31-29, winning outright as 2.5-point underdogs. The 60 total points in that game went over the 44-point line.</p><p>Sam Darnold’s passer rating has dropped in each of his last three games, going from 123 in week 4 to 50 in week 5, when he threw for 179 yards and an interception on 14/31 passing. Justin Jefferson has been consistent, leading the team in receiving in each of the last three games, with 92 yards on 6 catches in week 5. Minnesota ranks 19th in passing yards per game and 26th in pass attempts.</p> <p>On the ground, Ty Chandler had 30 yards on 14 carries in week 5, taking over for Aaron Jones, who is questionable for week 7 with a hip injury. The Vikings are 12th in rushing attempts and 20th in rushing yards per game. They lead the NFL in first-quarter scoring, averaging 9.6 points.</p><p>The Vikings' defense picked off three passes in their 23-17 win over the Jets, despite giving up two passing touchdowns. They held the Jets to just 36 yards rushing on 14 attempts, with a tough rush defense that allowed only 2.6 yards per attempt. Minnesota also recorded three sacks and held the Jets to a 29.4% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Even though the Jets had 218 passing yards, the Vikings' defense limited them to a 53.7% completion rate. Minnesota's defense also won the QB hit battle, finishing with four more hits on the quarterback than the Jets.</p>

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

<p>At 12:00 ET, it's a week 1 NCAAF battle between the Wildcats and Tigers at EverBank Stadium. Don't miss it on ESPN as the game takes place on Friday, December 29th. Clemson is set to take on the Wildcats in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 7 points on the road. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +7</p><p>This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-22 in favor of Clemson.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Kentucky at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 47 points, and we like the over with a projected 49 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Clemson Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>So far, the Clemson Tigers are 8-4, including going 2-2 on the road and 5-0 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Clemson has gone 6-3 this season. The Tigers have been favored eight times compared to one game as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the average over/under line for Clemson's games has been 51.2 points. The Tigers have an over/under record of 3-6 heading into this week's game.</p><p>Heading into their matchup vs. Kentucky, the Tigers' offense is averaging 181.9 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 41st rank in rushing yards and 67th rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 225.4 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Clemson is at 29.2 points per game, which is 49th in the NCAA.</p><p>The Clemson defense holds the 67th position in points allowed, allowing 19.9 points per game. Teams have an average of 162.2 passing yards per game against them (17th nationally). In terms of rushing, they've given up 116.7 rushing yards, placing them 38th in college football.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Kentucky Wildcats take on the Clemson with a 7-5 record, including 3-2 on the road and 3-3 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Kentucky has gone 6-5 this season. The Wildcats have been favored six times compared to five games as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, Kentucky boasts an over/under record of 8-3. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 53.4 points, while the average over/under line has been 48.3 points.</p><p>The Wildcats' heads into the game, averaging 131.1 rushing yards per game and 5 yards per attempt. Overall, they're 95th in rushing yards and 95th in passing yards at 203.8 yards per contest. Kentucky is averaging 28.6 points per game, which is 51st in the nation.</p><p>The Wildcats defense heads into this week's matchup with 27 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they've allowed 24.8 points per game (93rd). In the pass defense department, they're 117th nationally, giving up 238.6 passing yards per game. Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, Kentucky's defense is allowing 114.6 rushing yards per contest.</p>

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