Betting on NBA basketball is very difficult. You should consider a variety of factors and ask yourself the following questions.
1) Where is the game played? This is incredibly important. Home field advantage is a huge issue in basketball, probably more so than in any other sport. The good teams dominate their home games and even the bad teams beat some great teams on their home court during the season.
2) What injuries force players to stop playing or simply make it difficult for them to play? If the star player is going to miss the game or not play 100%, this is something you need to know. The folks in Las Vegas who set the line for the game certainly know this, so if the line seems a little bigger or smaller than usual, be sure to take a look at that injury report.
3) How many games has each team played that week and how many trips has it involved? Athletes are definitely human. They get tired after playing one night in Los Angeles, boarding a plane for Dallas, arriving in the middle of the night, and playing a game the next day. This affects players differently, but the general consensus is that teams don’t do as well on the second night of a back to back.
4) How do teams usually fare against each other? The Boston Celtics lost to Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs 18 times in a row. This is something you need to be aware of and keep in mind. Some teams simply have another team’s number, no matter how good each team is supposed to be. If you bet accordingly in the long run, you will win.
These are just some of the factors that go into NBA betting. As you can see, there is a lot to think about and consider before putting your money up. I have learned that it is almost impossible to consistently win bets. I can have a good day or week, but I never get ahead. That being said, there are services that help you make these difficult decisions.