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Sports Betting 101 - How to Bet on Basketball

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CONTENTS

• How to Bet on Basketball
• Understanding Basketball Odds
• Basketball Betting Sites
• NBA Futures Betting
• Betting on NBA Finals
• Betting on March Madness
• Popular Basketball Wagers
• NBA Live Betting and In-Game Wagering
• NBA 1st Half and 2nd Half bets
• Basketball Betting Strategy
• FAQ - Basketball Betting

HOW TO BET ON BASKETBALL

Basketball is the 2nd most popular sport in North American betting markets each year behind football. And when the NCAA tournament arrives – otherwise known as March Madness – basketball betting handles skyrocket for sportsbooks during that three-week period.

Generally speaking, betting on basketball is classified as predominantly a spread betting sport with the point spread for a specific basketball game being the most dissected betting aspect of a particular contest. But as is the case with other spread-related sports, moneylines, over-unders, and a whole host of other betting options, ranging from individual game props to team futures, are readily offered in basketball markets as well.

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UNDERSTANDING BASKETBALL ODDS

As a point-spread based sport, understanding basketball odds is really no different. Oddsmakers put out a particular point spread line on a game, and it's up to bettors to decide whether or not they want to lay the number with the favorite or take the points with the underdog.

When betting a basketball game, the team you bet must “cover the spread.” In other words, they must win or lose by less than a stipulated margin of points. For example, a NBA game featuring the New York Knicks at the Boston Celtics could have a point spread of Boston -6.5. That means that Boston would have to win the game by 7 or more points for bettors backing the Celtics to win, while any other result – New York winning the game outright or losing by 6 points or less – cashes a ticket for those who picked New York on the point spread.

Again, there are moneyline and over-under betting odds available in basketball betting as well, and they are relatively straight forward to deal with too. In that particular example, Boston would likely be something like -245 on the money line to win the game by any margin (bet $245 to win $100) where a total could be posted anywhere in the low 200's, say 217.5, and bettors are formulating an opinion on whether or not the combined score will be over or under that number.

DECIMAL ODDS

For decimal odds, the process is extremely easy. Say you bet on the Lakers at decimal odds of 1.5. The inverse would be 1 divided by the decimal odds, in this case, 1/1.5 = 0.66 = 66%. That means the sportsbook is implying that the probability of the Lakers winning is 66%.

FRACTIONAL ODDS

Using fractional odds, things aren’t much more complicated. Let’s say you’re betting on Gonzaga at fractional odds of 6/4. To get the implied probability, divide the denominator by the sum of both numerator and denominator like so: 4/(6+4) = 4/10 = 0.4 = 40% implied probability.

AMERICAN ODDS

With American odds, the process is a little more complex. Let’s say you’re betting on the Celtics at -200. Divide the odds by the sum of the odds and 100 like so: 200/(200+100) = 200/300 = 0.66 = 66% implied probability.

For positive odds, the process is slightly different. Let’s say the Chicago Bulls are underdogs at +300. Divide 100 by the sum of the odds and 100 like so: 100/(300+100) = 100/400 = 0. 25 = 25% implied probability.

Using implied probabilities, you can figure out how to bet on basketball in a much more effective way. It’s all about finding events where the bookies’ implied probabilities are lower than the real-world probabilities.

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FUTURES WAGER (TEAM TO WIN)

Like with other sports, basketball futures betting can take off and be highly popular, as the plus-money prices offered on various categories of futures can be awfully enticing.

Typically, the most discussed future wager is that of which team will win the championship that particular year (both NBA and at the collegiate level). Odds for winning it all often get way too much airtime relative to it's success rate, but with the game of basketball being one where one or two very talented players can impact the result much more then say one or two very talented players in sports like football or hockey, the overall futures market in basketball betting can be lucrative.

• Odds to win NBA Finals
• Odds to win NCAA Tournament
• Odds to win WNBA Finals

Aside from trying to predict the outright champion, there are plenty of other team-related futures wagers offered for basketball at both levels. NBA bettors can look at things like which team will win their respective division and/or conference, as well as an over-under on the total number of wins a team will get in a season. College basketball bettors will have similar options with season win total projections available, and regular season and conference tournament champions odds offered as well.

If you are looking for a minimal investment to maximize your interest in action, future wagers can satisfy that urge, as you essentially have action down on every game for the teams selected throughout the year. You've just got to be comfortable with having your investment tied up for multiple months.

HOW TO BET ON THE NBA FINALS

NBA Finals betting is really no different than wagering on any other basketball playoff series, as bettors can go with a game-by-game approach and/or have a series wager on the outcome. Every game of the NBA Finals will have a point spread, moneyline, and total posted. Sometimes, depending on what side a bettor may prefer (favorite or underdog), going the game-by-game route might make more sense. But other things have to be considered as well like whether or not said bettor already has a future wager or two in their pocket that's still live on one of the two teams remaining.

Once a Finals matchup is set, oddsmakers put out their NBA Finals odds for the series and Game 1. However, series prices will continue to fluctuate between each contest depending on how things play out. That leaves potential for bettors to get their preferred team at an even better price should they fall in Game 1, or perhaps start the series on the road and lose one or two of the first two games. There are always plenty of mitigating factors to consider.

HOW TO BET ON MARCH MADNESS

March Madness has the highest volume of sports betting action over a short period of time every year – the Super Bowl is the biggest one-game event in terms of betting volume – as professional bettors, semi-pros and even the most recreational of recreational bettors find a way to get action down during March Madness.

What's interesting about the dynamic of NCAA Tournament basketball odds is the quick turnaround for teams that continue to win, as well as the sheer volume of games on those first few days of the tournament. College basketball betting lines are poured over night and day leading up to the tournament, and if you aren't working on the next day's action while the current day's games are being played, you're generally falling behind as a handicapper.

Not only are college basketball lines readily available anywhere and everywhere sports bettors can plop down action during the tournament, but also the college basketball point spreads that oddsmakers put out tend to be extremely sharp numbers that can be tough to beat. Oddsmakers have a full season of data to base their numbers off of, and with a full season of knowing the general perception of particular teams in the market as well, and the nature of upsets happening in the NCAA Tournament each year, success from a bettor's standpoint during March Madness can be tough.

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POPULAR BASKETBALL WAGERS

Anyone that bets on basketball games at any level will say that any and all wagers are popular, but the “Big Two” tend to be point spreads and totals. Those are the numbers that are referenced most often when breaking down basketball games from a betting standpoint. Although in postseason play, moneyline options become more prevalent as well since bettors may not want to get burned by a “hook” on the point spread or a team winning by two points instead of covering their 3.5 number. At that stage, the level of competition is fairly even respective of the particular matchup, so moneylines do get more love in postseason play.

POINT-SPREAD

The point spread is always going to be the first starting point for basketball bettors because even if it's not bet on, it's a number that can be used somewhat as a gauge for what bettors can expect to see. With home court and superstar talent being so influential in determining outcomes of basketball games at any level, spreads are a critical big piece in formulating the potential puzzle of a particular game.

TOTALS : OVER-UNDER

Totals bettors tend to prefer totals over spreads for a variety of reasons, and given the volatility in how many points are scored in a given contest, it can be argued that the numbers oddsmakers put out here are generally more beatable from a betting perspective. However, you still need a lot to go right no matter what side you're on for a total in a particular game. As bettors that prefer 'over' wagers, a single low-scoring quarter early on can all but kill your wager. That's the chance you have to be willing to take, though. It is gambling after all.

MONEYLINE

If you are just interested in picking the outright winner of a basketball game, the moneyline is for you. However, the price can be pretty steep and not worthy of a bet in big mismatch type contests. Later on in the year, particularly in the later rounds of the NBA playoffs or NCAA tournament, moneyline bets can be the better option with point spreads in the single possession range (-1, -2, -3 etc). Going the moneyline route does allow the bettor a bit more margin of error relative to the few extra cents they'll have to lay.

HOW DO I BET BASKETBALL PARLAYS?

Betting basketball parlays is all up to the bettors per usual, as you can parlay point spreads with other ones, totals, or incorporate some moneyline plays as well. One of the better parlay strategies for basketball is to use a couple of moneyline favorites parlayed together to reduce their overall price.

For example, bettors could make a money line parlay on the LA Lakers (-140 moneyline price) with the Houston Rockets (-175 moneyline price) to flip to those two minus (aka chalk prices) on each team into a +170 parlay ticket where now $100 pays out $170 profit. That's a much lower out of pocket risk than putting up $140 to win $100 on just the Lakers, or $175 to win $100 on just the Rockets to win. But as is the case with any parlay, both selections must win.

WHAT ARE PROP BETS

Prop bets are otherwise known as proposition bets, and in basketball wagering they can cover a wide variety of categories. One of the most popular forms of prop betting in basketball is individual stat lines for specific players. You have over-unders on total points scored by a player, total assists, total rebounds, and even combinations of specific stats for guys. For bettors that have extensive history in the fantasy basketball realm, these prop bets may be highly attractive and potentially highly lucrative to you.

TEASERS

Teasers in basketball betting are just the same as teasers in football betting, where bettors can manipulate the point-spread to gain/lose a handful or so of points to make their bet more attractive. Basketball teasers typically only come in the four and six-point range, and what that means is a four-point teaser wager on the favorite would have you taking away four points from their point spread (a spread of LA Lakers -6 would then become LA Lakers -2) and adding four points to the underdog's line (the Lakers opponent would then by +10 from the original +6 line).

Teasers function like parlays, though, in the fact that you've got to tease at least two outcomes, and both selections have to win in order for the ticket to cash. Totals can also be teased up or down, too, depending on what the bettor prefers.

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LIVE BETTING AND IN-GAME WAGERING

With the nature of basketball being a sport where points are scored at a much higher rate then any other sport, in-game wagering has plenty of growth potential. Scoring runs happen a lot in basketball, and depending on the team you like for a contest, a scoring run for or against them presents some interesting live betting opportunities.

If the team you're looking to back gives up a scoring run, all of a sudden the point spread you are offered in live betting becomes much more favorable, especially if it's still relatively early in the contest and your team has plenty of time to come back. A team like the Dallas Mavericks could have entered the game as -3 favorites, but find themselves trailing by 6 or 7 points after the first quarter.

In that scenario, in-game wagering will likely have the Mavericks as underdogs for the game (+1, +2 +3 etc), and you can also get them at an underdog moneyline price as well. They'll still have three quarters to make up for the slow start, and instead of laying a -140 pregame ML price or the -3 points pregame, you've now got much better prices.

Another scenario involves the team you've already backed going on a run to establish a big lead, which then presents what's known as a potential 'middle' opportunity. That same Dallas Mavericks team could be up by 10 after the 1st quarter, and with a Dallas -3 ticket already in pocket, you could come back and take the other team at +8 or +9 for the game. Then you'd hope that Dallas ultimately wins the game by 4-7 points so you'd win both wagers.

If there is ever one particular sport made for live and in-game wagering, basketball might be it. The nature of the game with all the scoring swings enables bettors to be quite profitable no matter what side they land on for a particular game. And when the competition is relatively even later on in the year – say, during March Madness, or the NBA playoffs – countless profitable situations can arise for astute in-game wagers.

It's a discipline that's seen a huge amount of action during the Sweet 16 and Final Four games the past few years, as it also allows bettors the potential to get themselves “out of” a bad pregame wager as well. You do have to understand what you are doing though and still practice bankroll discipline, because there are plenty of times where live betting can be extremely dangerous if you end up on the losing side after firing multiple times on that team throughout the game.

1ST HALF AND SECOND-HALF BETS

Just like the usual full game point spread and over-under numbers that are offered by sportsbooks, basketball bettors have the option to beak the game down by halves and even quarters as well. First half and second half wagers add another dynamic to how a bettor envisions a game playing out, as maybe the underdog is one that is likely to get off to a hot start against a potentially sluggish and tired team for example. That's where you'd want to take the points/moneyline with the underdog in the first half, as maybe the talent disparity that that team is on the wrong side of is able to play well for 20-24 minutes but not the full game.

At the same time, second half bets allow you to get a feel for what's happened already and formulate a conception of how the final half will end up going. Maybe that powerhouse favorite that was sluggish in the first half is one you ultimately believe will win the game, and trailing at half gives you a much better price to back said squad to ultimately come back and win the game. Again, there are so many different scenarios to consider with wagers like these, but 1st and 2nd half wagers should be a tool every basketball handicapper is willing to use when they deem fit.

BEST STRATEGIES FOR BETTING ON BASKETBALL

TUNNEL BETTING

Tunnel betting means capitalizing on differences in betting lines offered at the same odds by different bookies. For example, let’s say FanDuel has the total for a game at 200, and BetMGM has it at 205.

If you take the over 200 and the under 205, and if the game ends at anywhere between the two, you’ll win both bets. Best of all, if you miss that range, you’re guaranteed to win one of your bets. It’s a relatively low-risk way of betting on basketball.

MIDDLING

Middling is a more advanced approach to bet on basketball. It’s based on the fact that sportsbooks will adjust betting lines during a game in reaction to player action.

Let’s say you bet on the Miami Heat as favorites against the Chicago Bulls, with a spread of -2. 5. At halftime, following intense betting on the Bulls, bookies shift the line so the Bulls are the favorites, at -4.5. This creates a happy middle.

If you take both sides of the action, you could stand to make a substantial profit with the right result. If the Heat win by a 3 point margin, both teams will beat the spread. In most other possible outcomes, at least one of your bets will pay off, too. It’s a rather low-risk strategy. Middling is not just a popular way of how to bet on basketball. Many people use it to figure out how to bet on football as well.

FAQ - HOW TO BET ON BASKETBALL

In this section, we’ll answer some of the most frequent inquiries from our readers about how to bet on basketball.

WHERE IS IT LEGAL TO BET ON BASKETBALL?

As of 2022, betting on basketball is legal in several states across the country.

CAN I BET ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL?

Yes, though it depends on the state you’re located in. Officially, the NCAA has a firm stance against collegiate sports betting. The organization actively lobbies for bans on NCAA sports betting.

A few states, such as New Jersey, have enacted legislation that restrict college sports betting, including college basketball. The state of Nevada had similar restrictions for several years, although they were ultimately lifted in 2001.

WHAT’S THE MOST POPULAR BASKETBALL BETTING MARKET?

For basketball betting fans, point spreads are one of the most popular ways to gamble. As basketball is a highly dynamic game with huge score totals, it’s a uniquely thrilling betting market.

Many gamblers combine point spreads with player props and specials to make exotic parleys with attractive odds. An exotic basketball parlay plays a central role in the 2019 Safdie brothers crime thriller, “Uncut Gems”.

IS BASKETBALL A GOOD SPORT FOR LIVE BETTING?

Yes, it is. Live betting on NBA games is a tremendously popular form of sports betting. As basketball is a lengthy yet fast-paced game, it’s ideal for live betting markets.

Basketball live sports betting makes up a significant portion of live wagers for many American sportsbooks. It makes for an exhilarating experience for the audience.

CAN I MAKE MONEY BETTING ON BASKETBALL?

Yes, with a little luck. However, keep in mind that gambling is inherently risky. Bookmakers set odds to ensure they win in the long run. Even professional handicappers (who spend their careers studying statistics, scores, and the like) have a tough time winning regularly.

While you can have a lucky streak, chances are you’ll lose money in the end. Try to think of basketball betting as a means of entertainment, not a way to make you rich.

How To Bet On Sports In Nevada

Betting on sports in a casino sportsbook isn’t the same as betting with an illegal bookie or online sportsbook. Placing a wager with a ticket writer inside of a casino can be intimidating for new sports bettors. The big board with betting options may be confusing for someone who hasn’t seen anything like it before. Some gamblers avoid the sportsbook simply because of the pressure from other people. In addition, wagering isn’t the same for all sports and, depending on the sportsbook operator, the Las Vegas odds are different in many casinos.

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Individual games have can have point spreads, moneylines, totals, various propositions, and even more wagering options during the games themselves. There are futures bets for championships and individual events. Sportsbook operators in Nevada are offering more opportunities to wager in a sportsbook every day which can add to the confusion. There’s a lot of information to take in when contemplating a sports bet.

Mobile sports wagering might actually be an easier way to wager on sports for gamblers who have bet with the best online sportsbooks before visiting a land-based casino. We’ll discuss how to bet in person at a Nevada sportsbook and how to bet online using a mobile device (phone or tablet). All bettors should know the basics before placing a wager in a Nevada sportsbook.

Choose the sport and pick a wager

Not all sports bets are the same. Most wagers for football and basketball are made using a point spread. Baseball and hockey use a moneyline and also offer run or puck lines, respectively. Other events might offer straight odds for a winning wager. Here are the basic ways to wager on games, matches and events for each major sport.

• Football: Point spread
• Basketball: Point spread
• Baseball: Moneyline
• Hockey: Moneyline
• Soccer: Moneyline
• Fighting (MMA and Boxing): Moneyline
• Golf: Odds
• Auto Racing: Odds
• Tennis: Moneyline
• Olympics: Odds

Point totals and alternatives are available for most moneyline and point spread sports. These aren’t the only ways to wager on each sport but this is the starting point for most sports bettors.

Choose the type of wager

Once a bettor chooses the sport they want to wager on, they will need to choose how they want to bet. In addition to the basic wager types, a variety of wagering options could be available for each event.

• Point spread – Choosing the favorite to win by more points than the point spread or underdog to lose by fewer points than the point spread.
• Moneyline – Simply pick the winner of a game or event.
• Totals – Choosing that the total points scored will be over or under for the defined period or game.
• Propositions – A wager made that something will or won’t happen during a game or event. This could be individual players or teams.
• Futures – This is a wager on an event to happen in the future. The occasion can be in the near future or at the end of a season.

Placing the wager

It’s time to place the wager once the bettor knows which event they want to bet. Ticket writers in a Las Vegas sportsbook can usually understand any terminology they’re given. However, it makes their life easier when a bettor uses the basic information for the bet(s) they’d like to place.

1. The rotation number that coincides with the team or athlete for the wager. This is the 3 or 4 digit number to the left of each event.
2. Amount of the wager.
3. Listen when the bet is read back to make sure it’s correct.
4. Double check the printed ticket to make sure that’s correct.

For example, “I’d like #123 (team name) for $100.” The ticket writer will read back the wager to make sure they have the information correct. Once approved they’ll print the ticket and the bettor will exchange money for the ticket. Always double check the ticket – even if there’s a line – to make sure the wager is exactly what was asked for.

Getting paid for a wager

Point Spreads – Most point spread wagers pay -110. This means that for every $110 wagered, the bettor will be paid $100. Some games will move to -120 before the point spread changes. This requires a $120 wager to win $100.

Moneyline – The favorite for this game or match will be noted by the minus (-200) sign and the underdog by a plus (+200) sign. For example, the Yankees are -200 favorites against the Red Sox who are +190. In this example, the bettor will wager $200 on the Yankees to win $100. Likewise, the bettor may wager $100 on the underdog Red Sox to win $190.

Futures – These will be noted by a moneyline (+600) or straight odds (6-1). These numbers pay the same thing but may be confusing to someone new to a casino sportsbook.

When a bettor is paid they receive the amount of the winning bet plus the original wager. Using the example above, the bettor will receive $300 if they placed winning $200 bet on Yankees beat the Red Sox. The ticket pays $100 and the bettor receives the original bet amount of $200 back.

Where to bet in Nevada

All sportsbooks in Nevada are created differently. The space devoted to a sportsbook in Nevada casinos depends on the size and customers of the individual property. By nature, one would think that a larger casino would have a large sportsbook. That’s not always the case as sports betting is less of a focus for certain casinos in Nevada.

Finding a sportsbook that meets personal preferences is important when choosing where to bet. Some gamblers prefer quick access to restaurants while others prefer the best viewing screens. Some gamblers want to watch the games on the best TV screens while others just want a place to bet and grab a drink. Reading different sportsbook reviews will help casino guests find the most comfortable viewing experience.

Serious sports bettors always look for the best Las Vegas odds when choosing a sportsbook. Not all Las Vegas sportsbooks offer the same betting odds. Some sportsbook operators are known for having the best Las Vegas odds while others are noted for having odds that are less favorable.

There was a day when shopping for the best Las Vegas odds was easy. The city was small and it was easy to walk from casino to casino to find the best odds. That changed as casinos grew and different sportsbook operators became more spread out around Las Vegas. The internet has made finding the best Las Vegas odds easy once again. Plenty of websites offer live odds and bettors can now wager on sports anywhere in Nevada with a mobile sports wagering app.

Mobile sports wagering

Mobile sports wagering has taken Nevada by storm ever since being introduced. Sports bettors can wager on any games available from a sportsbook operator anywhere in the state. The convenience of betting on sports from anywhere means that someone on vacation can place a bet on a game from a pool or nightclub. Meanwhile, Nevada residents can place wagers from their house.

Sports bettors no longer have to stand in line waiting to place a bet. Mobile sports wagering is so popular that some sportsbook operators see more wagers placed via mobile sports wagering app than in the land-based casinos.

Wagering on sports with a mobile app is intuitive and may be less intimidating for a new sports bettor since bets are not made with other people around. Even though different sportsbooks may have their own software placing a wager with apps is easy and similar to the best online sportsbooks.

Sports wagering apps in Nevada must be set up at a land-based casino initially. Some sportsbook operators use software that will allow users to fund and withdraw from an account without returning to the sportsbook. The Las Vegas odds are the same on the app as they are in the physical casino.

Why you should bet on sports in Nevada

It’s possible to wager illegally with a bookie and online with an offshore sportsbook but nothing is better or safer than betting on sports in Nevada. Casinos and sportsbook operators in Nevada are billion dollar companies in a highly regulated industry. The Nevada Gaming Control Board might have the most strict gaming regulations in the country. Unlike an illegal bookie or sketchy offshore sportsbook the money used to place wagers in Nevada should be considered safe.

Las Vegas Aces - Phoenix Mercury prediction and bet on basketball match 📝 - capper Oksana Shipenko August 18, 2022

In Las Vegas, on the Michelob Ultra Arena parquet, local Aces are ready to start the second phase of the tournament. How will the battle between the main favorite and the similar lucky winner of the WNBA end?

For the dessert of the first day of the WNBA knockout games, a real basketball cake was prepared in the American city of debauchery. In other words, there will be a duel in Las Vegas in which the leader of the tournament will take on an ambitious retinue from Phoenix.

Everyone in Las Vegas believes in the title. It should be noted that last year absolutely all rivals felt the force of the attack of the local Aces, but Taurasi and Co. were not allowed into the decisive battle of the season. It is obvious that the aggressive policy in the transfer market has untied the hands of the local coaching staff. Even after getting rid of the depressive Cambage, Plum and Co. became the basis of the US national team. The start of the campaign was a success, and towards the end the coaching staff allowed their own leaders to play for the public.

The Aces settled comfortably in the top spot of the Western Conference standings, but in the end, in the overall standings, they were overtaken by the defending champions from Chicago. For a moment, I even got the impression that the team's coach was deliberately approaching the team from New York, but Parker and Co. did not have enough difference to win the President's Cup. The chic work of the sextet Gray, Camby, Plum, Young, Wilson, Colson made it possible to win the first part of the competition.

In the West, besides the dominance of the band from Las Vegas, American experts noticed several funny moments. A whole season for "Mercury" built a new team. Recall that because of the love of marijuana, Greiner, Taurasi and Co. lost Britney for the entire campaign. For a long time, without the main center under the shields, chaos was created, which led to the fall to the bottom of the Western standings. Only at the cost of titanic efforts did he manage to recover.

The club's bad streak just started in Las Vegas. Only in the match against a club from California, the bad trend was interrupted, and Taurasi began not only to pass, but also remembered the ability to play hard on the perimeter. Note that it was possible to jump into the last car of the outgoing train of games right through, unhooking the club from Minnesota. The latter lost two matches in a row.

In the last three head-to-head matches between these teams, representatives of Las Vegas celebrated the victory. Before these fights, the girls exchanged triumphs, giving real performances to basketball fans.

The bookmakers decided to give superiority to the host team in the upcoming match. At the same time, it is very clear that the public in Las Vegas is waiting for the next hundred exchange.

In this meeting the semi-finalists of the last draw will meet. According to the bookmakers, the club from Phoenix will not withstand the strain. I recommend paying attention to the courage of the host. It is obvious that Plum and Co. are on a fast track, which is why I advise you to take the individual total of Aces over 90.5 points as a basis! 1.82

Basketball prediction for August 18, 2022

Legalbet editorial staff Sergey Tsaplin's prediction: a bet on the confident victory of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoff match.

Las Vegas Aces

The Las Vegas Aces have won four games in a row and are in great spirits. And with each meeting, the team is gaining momentum, it looks more and more convincing. She will try to confirm her status as an absolute favorite without any special problems. The main task is to dominate at home, not to allow the opponent to even think about the minimal possibility of turning the tide in his favor. Therefore, the key bet will be on the activity of their own attacking line.

Phoenix Mercury

Phoenix Mercury continues to maintain an extremely unstable level. He is in a bad emotional state. The team loses most often big. It falls apart if the opponent is active, looks too confident. It is for this reason that it is unlikely that it will be possible to make life difficult for the opponent. Most likely, on the contrary, basketball players can quickly drop their hands and stop. It is unlikely that they believe that on the road it will be possible to present a loud sensation.

Forecast

Las Vegas Aces looks much stronger and more skillful than the opponent. I predict that he will win the final victory with a handicap of -15.5 points.

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