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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 Red Raiders and Sooners face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sooners are hosting the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Texas Tech.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Red Raiders Chances in Norman</h3><p>After 18 games, Texas Tech has a 15-3 record, including a 4-1 mark in Big 12 play. On the road, the Red Raiders are 4-3, and their average scoring margin away from home is +0.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Texas Tech has been the underdog in five games, and they have a 2-3 record in those contests. In their last game, the Red Raiders defeated BYU by a score of 85-78. Over their last 10 road games, they have a record of 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas Tech has gone 2-3 vs. the spread this season and is 9-9 overall. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Raiders are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Texas Tech this season is 11-7, and the average scoring total in their games is 142.9 points. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138). So far, 12 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line, and seven of their games have finished with fewer points than 141.5. The average scoring total in their last three games is 137 points, and their OU record over their last three games is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Texas Tech's offense scored 85 points against BYU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.5%, and they went 17/18 from the free-throw line. Pop Isaacs was the leading scorer for the Red Raiders, putting up 32 points. In addition, Warren Washington contributed 19 points.</p><p>This season, the Texas Tech defense has been impressive, holding the 46th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. BYU, the Cougars finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 78 points vs. Texas Tech.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Sooners Chances at Home</h3><p>After losing to Texas in their last game, the Sooners come into this one with a 15-4 record. At home, Oklahoma has been dominant, going 13-2, compared to their 2-2 record on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.4, and they have been favored in 14 of their 19 games this season, going 13-1.</p>

<p>So far, the Sooners have gone 3-3 in Big 12 play, and they are 12-1 in non-conference games. Over their last 10 games at home, Oklahoma has gone 8-2, and they are 4-1 in their last five.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oklahoma has gone 9-5 vs. the spread and their home ATS record is 9-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Sooners are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Oklahoma's games this season (145.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Oklahoma offense finished with just 60 points vs. Texas. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.3%. The top scorer for the Sooners was Jalon Moore with 15 points, while Otega Oweh also added 10 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Sooners' defense is ranked 40th in the country at 65.6 points per contest. The Oklahoma defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Texas to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Gauchos and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UC Santa Barbara Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UC Santa Barbara is 11-7 overall this season, and they have gone 4-4 in Big West play. On the road, the Gauchos are 4-4 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, UC Santa Barbara has been the underdog in five games, and they have gone 3-2 in those matchups. They were last in action against Cal State Fullerton, and they lost that game by a score of 73-69.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara has an ATS record of 6-9-1 this season. On the road, they are 4-4 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Gauchos have gone 3-2 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, UCSB has an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara's over/under record for the season sits at 9-7 and today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points compared to their season average of 147.4 points per game. So far this season, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>Against Cal State Fullerton, the UC Santa Barbara had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 78.7 points per game. They scored 69 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% in the game. The team's scoring leader is Ajay Mitchell, who holds an average of 19.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Yohan Traore is averaging 14.8 points per game this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the UC Santa Barbara defense is giving up an average of 73.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UC Santa Barbara's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.1% this season.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Hawaii will look to get back on track as they face UC Santa Barbara. So far, the Rainbow Warriors have gone 10-9 on the season. At home, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>On the year, Hawaii has been favored in 11 games and has gone 8-3 in those matchups. In their last game, they lost to California-San Diego by a score of 67-61.</p><p>As the favorite, Hawaii has gone 6-5 vs. the spread this season and they are 2-1 ATS in their last three games as the favorite. At home, their ATS record is only 3-7 this year and they have gone just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Hawaii's games this season (140.1). So far, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points. This season, the over/under record for Hawaii is 6-10-1.</p><p>The Hawaii offense is coming off a game where they scored 61 points against California-San Diego. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.9% and connected on 9 threes. Noel Coleman is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Bernardo Da Silva brings a PPG average of 10.6 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Rainbow Warriors' defense is nationally ranked 57th, allowing 66.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.3 threes per game vs. UC Santa Barbara. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.4%.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24