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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

Here are some of the best college basketball sportsbooks that you should be using.

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North Carolina Central Eagles vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

St. John's Red Storm vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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Arizona Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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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.
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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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Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 5-29 Pelicans (-264) will host the 6-25 Wizards (+217) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 233.</p>

<p>Currently on an 11 game losing streak, New Orleans is favored by 6.5 points. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-120 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Wizards improved to 6-25 on the season with a 125-107 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Washington was +6 point underdogs at home but not only won, they covered the spread. The total points for the game were 232, falling short of the O/U line of 241.</p> <p>Washington led 55-51 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Chicago 36-29 in the 3rd quarter and 34-27 in the 4th.</p><p>Jordan Poole knocked down 6 threes and finished with 30 points in the Wizards' win over the Bulls, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter and another 8 in the 4th. Justin Champagnie also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 10 of his 15 points in the period.</p> <p>Washington hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 47.2% from beyond the arc and 49.5% overall. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Corey Kispert added 13 points.</p><p>The Wizards’ defense held strong in their win over the Bulls, allowing 107 points while giving up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd. Washington allowed 29 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 4th. Overall, the Bulls shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Washington did well defending the three, with the Bulls shooting 29% and making 14 threes. The Wizards sent the Bulls to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Washington finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Orleans?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-29 on the season after a 119-108 road loss to the Heat on Wednesday. New Orleans entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 227 points surpassed the over/under line of 220.5 by 6.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 50-41 to 61-41, but the Heat responded by outscoring the Pelicans 34-25 in the 3rd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 90-76, the Pelicans outscored Miami 32-29 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 119-108 loss to the Heat, the Pelicans shot 50% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 26.5% clip. Trey Murphy led the way with 34 points, knocking down 5 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>CJ McCollum added 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, while Brandon Boston contributed 14 points on 71.4% shooting. Murphy scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 13 in the 2nd, while McCollum added 10 points in the 3rd and 8 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pelicans had a strong defensive 2nd quarter, allowing just 20 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 34 points, respectively, in a 119-108 loss to the Heat. Overall, New Orleans allowed Miami to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pelicans gave up 14 threes on 41% shooting. They also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 21 times, where Miami converted 17. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 26 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Friars game? Catch the action at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FS1. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference contest against Providence. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 11-2 on the season with a 72-70 road win over Xavier on Saturday. The Golden Eagles entered the game as 4-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 152.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Marquette led 27-22 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 7 of 11 attempts, shooting 63.6%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 40% overall. David Joplin added 19 points, shooting 53.3% from the field, while Marcus Foster contributed 16 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Jerome Hunter was efficient, making 6 of 8 shots for 15 points, and Dayvion McKnight also shot over 70%, finishing with 14 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting from two-point range, as the other team went 18/33 on those attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette's defense held the opponent to 6/19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 80%.</p><h3>Does Providence Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Providence fell to 7-6 on the season after a 72-70 home loss to St. John's on Friday, December 20th. The Friars were +5.5 point underdogs but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>Providence led 42-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Providence put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 54.5% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-19 from three-point range. The Friars also shot 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, Providence recorded just 6 assists, with Bensley Joseph and Deivon Smith each contributing 4. Zuby Ejiofor led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Joseph and Smith both added 17 points. RJ Luis Jr. and Jayden Pierre each chipped in 16 points, though Pierre struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Providence's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Providence's defense conceded 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponents shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13, shooting 76%.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Troy is favored by -2.5 in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Troy Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Troy improved to 6-4 on the season with a 77-57 home win over Georgia State on Saturday, December 21st. The Trojans entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Troy took control early, leading 39-25 at halftime, and maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 38-32.</p><p>Troy put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 29.2% on 7-of-24 shooting from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 72%, going 18-of-25.</p> <p>Myles Rigsby led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three and shooting 60% overall. Jelani Hamilton added 18 points, knocking down 5-of-11 from three-point range. Tayton Conerway contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 57 points, Troy's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 52% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Troy also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. The Trojans gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Mountaineers?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to North Texas on Friday, December 20th. Despite the loss, Appalachian State covered the spread as +11.5 underdogs.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State trailed 33-28 at halftime but outscored North Texas 36-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 132 went over the pre-game line of 123.5.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense shot 52.4% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.9%. They hit 65.2% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, while also making 81.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 21 points, shooting 50% from three-point range (4/8) and adding 5 assists. Brenen Lorient was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and finishing with 17 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Appalachian State held the other team to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. The opposing team also went 15/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 78%. Appalachian State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Nuggets and Clippers are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBA. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 218.5 points, and the Clippers are the home favorites against the Nuggets in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-107 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Nuggets Have a Shot at a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><p>The Nuggets head into today's action with an overall record of 11-6 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. Currently, the team is 4th in the Western Conference as well as 3rd in the Northwest division.</p><p>Denver comes in with an overall ATS record of 6-11 so far this season. In their last seven road games, Denver has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 1-8 on the road as opposed to 5-3 at home.</p><p>In their latest game, the Nuggets offense put up 132 points against the Spurs. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.2% and made 12 threes. The team's top scorer is Nikola Jokic, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 28.8, while Michael Porter Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 17.4 leading up to the game.</p><p><p>The Nuggets' defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 109.2 points per contest.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nuggets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.3% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.8% from downtown.</p></p><h3>Can the Clippers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Over the Clippers' last five games, they are 3-2 and come in with an overall record of 7-8. The Western Conference sees the Clippers currently at 11th, and in the Pacific division, they are 5th.</p><p>Los Angeles currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 6-9 at this point. When playing on the road, the Clippers hold an ATS record of 2-6 in contrast to a 4-3 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 112.3 points per game, the Clippers had a below average performance. They scored 107 points against the Mavericks and had a field goal percentage of 43.2%. Paul George led the scoring for the Clippers, contributing 25 points. Additionally, Terance Mann chipped in with 17 points.</p><p><p>The Clippers' defense is presently ranked 7th in the league, allowing an average of 108.1 points per contest.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.8% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 33.4% from downtown.</p></p>

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/23