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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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<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Leathernecks game? Catch the action at Western Hall in Macomb, IL, as the Leathernecks hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 136 points, and the Leathernecks are the home favorites against the Lions in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Western Hall at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-64 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Lindenwood Be The Talk of Western Hall?</h3><p>Today, the Lindenwood Lions will take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks as 8.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Lions have gone 6-8 and have lost their last two games. On the road, Lindenwood is just 3-5 and has an average scoring margin of -14.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lions faced off against Southern Indiana and lost by a score of 73-62. Over their last ten road games, Lindenwood is just 3-7. Overall, the Lions have been the underdog in 10 of their 14 games this season, going 3-7 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Lindenwood has gone 5-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lions have an ATS mark of 5-5. On the road, Lindenwood's ATS record is 4-4 this year and 4-6 over their last 10 road games.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Lindenwood games is 5-6 and today's line of 136 is below the average over/under line in their games of 139. So far, 3 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-2 with an average scoring total of 134 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 67.1 points per game, Lindenwood struggled in their previous game. Against Southern Indiana, the Lions scored 62 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36%. In terms of offense, the Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, putting them 351st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 392nd in percentage and 357th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Lindenwood defense is giving up an average of 71.6 points per contest. Against Southern Indiana in their most recent game, the Lindenwood defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Southern Indiana to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Is It the Leathernecks Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Western Illinois is favored by 8.5 points in today's matchup against Lindenwood. So far this season, the Leathernecks have an overall record of 9-6 and have won their last four games. In their last game, Western Illinois defeated Southeast Missouri State by a score of 68-61.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Leathernecks have a record of 2-1 and have an average scoring margin of +4.3 points per game. Over their last 10 home games, Western Illinois is 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Western Illinois has gone 1-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Leathernecks have an ATS record of 5-5. At home, Western Illinois is just 1-2 ATS this year and their last 3 home ATS mark is 0-1.</p><p>Western Illinois has an over/under record of 3-8 this season. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 140.9 and the average final score is 137.5. Today's over/under line of 136 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>The Leathernecks' offense wrapped up their last game with 68 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 72.1 points per contest. One area that the Western Illinois offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 66th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 43%.</p><p>Currently, the Leathernecks' defense holds the 80th rank in the nation, allowing 66.9 points per game. Western Illinois' three-point defense is currently 22nd in the country at 4.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.4% of their shots vs. Western Illinois.</p>

Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Ospreys and Dolphins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dolphins are hosting the game at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic Sun conference contest is set at 140 points, with Jacksonville being favored by -1 at home against North Florida.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -1</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Florida Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>North Florida enters this game with a 15-13 overall record, including an 8-5 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference play. The Ospreys have won two straight games and are 5-9 on the road this season.</p>

<p>So far this year, North Florida has been the underdog in 15 games, going 7-8 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.1 points per game, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>North Florida has been solid against the spread this season, going 14-10-1. As the underdog, they have gone 10-4-1 vs. the spread this year. On the road, the Ospreys have an ATS mark of 8-5-1 this season and they have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, North Florida has gone 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Florida's over/under record for the season is 13-11-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 154.3 points. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (152.6) and 24 of their games have had a higher over/under line than 140. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 163 points.</p><p>North Florida's offense had a good outing, putting up 82 points against Kennesaw State. They achieved a 42.2% field goal percentage and went 14/19 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Chaz Lanier, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.8, while Nate Lliteras also carries a PPG average of 10.7 into the game.</p><p>Facing Jacksonville, North Florida aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 75.9 points allowed per game (273rd). In today's game vs. Jacksonville, the North Florida defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, North Florida made 15 free-throws vs. the Ospreys.</p><h3>Can the Dolphins Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing two straight games, Jacksonville will look to get back on track as they host North Florida. The Dolphins are 8-1 at home this season and 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Jacksonville is 13-14, including a 4-9 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference games. They have been the favorite in eight of their 27 games, going 7-1 in those contests.</p><p>Against the spread, Jacksonville has gone 10-14 this season. At home, they are 6-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dolphins are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Jacksonville games is 14-10. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 142.9 and today's line of 140 is lower than that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>Most recently, the Jacksonville offense finished with just 65 points vs. Queens (NC). For the game, they hit 7/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 36.9%. Robert McCray is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.1 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Gyasi Powell brings a PPG average of 9.4 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Dolphins' defense holds the 183rd rank in the nation, allowing 72.4 points per game. The Jacksonville defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Queens (NC) to connect on 9 threes.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24