NBA Basketball Betting Tips

Smart basketball betting: Some pointers - don't bet for the sake of it. Keep game statistics and look for trends. Bet only a small percentage (say 5%) of your wagering capital and don't chase your losses. Remember both losing and winning streaks all come to an end!

Get to know your teams: This includes player transfers, coaching staff and home & away statistics. Keep abreast of injuries and evaluate the importance of player omissions. Be objective! Work out your own team rankings or use the statistics available in newspapers and on basketball web sites to accurately handicap teams. The official NBA site is a good place to start your research.

Public opinion and basketball odds: Some teams gather a large public following. The result may be a large amount of money wagered on that team thereby reducing the price offered by bookmakers. This can make a bet on the opposition a more attractive proposition.

Team Motivation: Be aware of the importance of a game to team members. A team that has already qualified for the final may not be motivated to win the present game. Other teams facing a must-win situation or looking to avenge a previous heavy loss may be highly motivated to win.

Be selective: In most cases there are only a few good value bets happening at one time. Use your brain not your emotions. Bet only on matches that you consider a value bet. Avoid wagering on your favourite team (unless they are the reigning champions) or every game played in one round.