Why Jonathan Kuminga is a great fantasy streamer for Tuesday (1:10)Eric Moody gives his best bet for the the opening night of the NBA season and explains why Jonathan Kuminga is a good streaming pickup. (1:10)
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for October 18 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues.
What is spread betting in basketball?
If you’re new to betting basketball, here’s how it works: sportsbooks set a “spread,” which is essentially an estimated margin of victory to factor into your decision. You can bet on the favorite minus the points or the underdog plus the number.
To win the bet, the side you choose has to cover the spread. For example: If the Warriors are -5.5 vs the Lakers, you would need the Warriors to win by 6 or more if you bet on them or need the Lakers to not lose by 6 or more if you took the underdog Lakers.
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