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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>Betting on today's Maple Leafs and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Maple Leafs being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs now stand at 21-12-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdog, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>Toronto fell behind early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 17:46 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's offense came up short in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, with Auston Matthews earning his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but only managed to score once, with Nylander's goal coming on a power play.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. They were shut out in the second, third, and overtime periods.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after allowing the game-winning goal 2:14 into overtime in their last game. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves, finishing with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Red Wings Win at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of their goals came on the power play, with Dylan Larkin finding the net each time.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin was responsible for both goals, bringing his season total to 7. He took 4 shots on goal in the game.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond earned his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on the first. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, Detroit will look to build on their last game, where they gave up just 1 goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed was a short-handed tally from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the 1st period.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dukes and Ragin' Cajuns. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ragin' Cajuns at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The Dukes are favored in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Dukes Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game, James Madison remains unbeaten with a record of 13-0. In their schedule so far, James Madison has played seven away games and five games at home. James Madison enters the game with a solid ATS record of 9-3, which is above .500. In their previous five games, the team has a 4-1 record vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 13 games, James Madison has an over/under record of 7-4-1 with their games averaging a combined 161.7 points per game so far. The Dukes' last five games have finished with a combined 151 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>James Madison's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Texas State, finishing the game with a total of 82 points. Their season average is now 91.8 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Dukes offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 25.8 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 49%.</p><p>On the defensive side, James Madison is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Texas State, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 65 points vs. James Madison.</p><h3>Will the Ragin' Cajuns Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette will enter today's game with a 7-6 overall record. The Ragin' Cajuns have a 1-6 record on the road this season and are 4-0 at home. Louisiana-Lafayette has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 6-5. In ATS games, the Ragin' Cajuns are 3-4 on the road and 3-1 at home.</p><p>So far, Louisiana-Lafayette's games have averaged 148.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 151.2 points. The Ragin' Cajuns' last five games have finished with a combined 141 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 77.1 points per game, the Louisiana-Lafayette had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against Marshall and had a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Joe Charles led the scoring for the Ragin' Cajuns, contributing 11 points. Additionally, Kobe Julien chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>On defense, Louisiana-Lafayette is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. James Madison. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.0%.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24