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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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<p>Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Tigers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Tigers are hosting the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -3.5 over Iowa State.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Iowa State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Cyclones Ready for a Win at Maui?</h3><p>Iowa State cruised to an 87-52 win over the Jaguars on Monday, November 18th. The Cyclones were heavy favorites at -34.5 and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 139, just under the 145-point O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 49-29 at halftime, Iowa State kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 38-23 to seal the win.</p><p>Iowa State put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, thanks in large part to their 64.9% shooting on two-point attempts (24/37). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% (7/25) of their three-point shots.</p> <p>The Cyclones were solid at the free-throw line, making 75% of their attempts (18/24), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the team with 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Even with Iowa State allowing 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Cyclones allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Iowa State's opponents shot 64%, making 24 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 25 shots, good for 28%. At the free-throw line, they went 18/24, shooting 75%. Iowa State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Win at Lahaina Civic Center?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 102-69 win over North Alabama on Monday. The Tigers, who were -29 point favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>Auburn led 50-37 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Lions to 32 points while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 61.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 75% shooting on two-pointers (27/36) and 44.4% from beyond the arc (12/27).</p> <p>Johni Broome led the way with 30 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the field. Denver Jones added 9 assists and hit 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 13 points. The Tigers also dished out 25 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. However, the Tigers allowed a 61% shooting performance, with 39 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn gave up 27 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 75% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 27 shots, shooting 44%. Auburn also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 70% rate.</p>

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<p>At 7:40 PM from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have an American League matchup between the Guardians and White Sox. Heading into Friday's game, the Guardians have a record of 24-14, while the White Sox are just 10-28 overall. NBCS is handling TV coverage for tonight's game.</p>

<p>Carlos Carrasco will go for the Guardians, and he is facing off against Garrett Crochet for the White Sox. Cleveland comes in as the favorite, with money line odds of -114. The over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline -106</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Friday, May 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a two-run homer from Tommy Pham and a good outing from Erick Fedde, the White Sox picked up a 3-2 win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +130 on the money line.</p>

<p>Fedde went six innings for the White Sox, giving up just two hits and no earned runs. He finished the game with three strikeouts but did not issue a walk. As for the Guardians, Ben Lively only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>Chicago's other run came on an Eloy Jimenez RBI single in the 4th inning. As for the Guardians, they scored their two runs in the 8th on a two-run homer from Josh Naylor.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>The Guardians hold a 1.5-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central as they are 24-14 overall. Cleveland has gone 6-3 against other teams in the AL Central. So far, they have been good at home, going 12-6, and they have the same record on the road.</p>

<p>Cleveland has gone 11-4 in day games this season, and they are 15-8 as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Guardians are 9-6. Looking at their overall series record, the Guardians are 9-3 and have won two straight series.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 23-15 overall. They are 13-7 on the run line on the road, and their average run margin in winning games is +3.5. They have covered the run line in 12 of 15 games as an underdog.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians have played 10 games with an over/under line of 7.5 runs this season, and the over has hit in 8 of those contests. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 20-16. Today's over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Carlos Carrasco gets the start for the Guardians today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 5.67 ERA. Carrasco's WHIP for the season is currently 1.62. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last four outings, Carrasco has alternated between wins and losses. So, if that pattern holds, he could be in for a rough outing today. Carrasco has issued at least two walks in each of his last four starts.</p><p>Josh Naylor has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Guardians, going 7/19 (.368) over his last six games, with three homers and five RBIs. For the season, Naylor is batting .277 with 10 home runs, which is 3rd best in the league. José Ramírez has also been hitting homers at a good rate, as his eight homers is 2nd on the team and 5th in the league, but he is batting just .238 for the season and has gone 6/26 over his last seven games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are 9th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per game. So far, they are one of the league's better home run-hitting teams and have the 12th best team batting average in the league.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 10-28 overall and trails the Guardians by 14 games in the AL Central. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 3-18. The White Sox have won two straight games, and their win streak is their first of the year.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 6-12 compared to 4-16 on the road. This season, they have yet to win a game as the underdog, going 0-0. As for their record in night games, they are 5-17 this year. So far, they have an overall series record of 2-9-1.</p><p>When the White Sox win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.1 runs per game. However, they are just 18-20 against the run line on the season, with a -2.3 run differential. They have been a better bet at home, going 11-7 against the run line, compared to 7-13 on the road. They have covered the run line in their last two games as the underdog.</p><p>The White Sox have played 24 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs this season, and the over/under record in those games is 3-9. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.1 runs per game, but their over/under record for the season is 17-20. Their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 3-9, and their over/under record for the season is 17-20.</p><p>White Sox starter Garrett Crochet will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win in a short outing. Against the Cardinals on May 5th, he went 6 innings, giving up just 1 earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Crochet has made 8 starts and has a record of 2-4. His ERA for the season is 5.31, along with a WHIP of 1.01. Opposing batters are hitting .206 off the left-hander this season. Crochet has a total of 3 quality starts and is averaging 11.73 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in home runs and have the league's worst team on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging just 2.9 runs per game. However, they do have a few players who have been swinging the bat well of late. Paul DeJong has gone 10/35 in his last 10 games and has two homers in that stretch. Tommy Pham is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 10/34 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>DeJong's five RBIs over his last 10 games is the best mark on the team, and he is also the White Sox's leader in home runs. Andrew Benintendi and Gavin Sheets are also tied for 3rd on the team with three homers apiece. Benintendi is batting just .189 for the season, and Sheets is hitting .257.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 5/10/24