NBA 2024 (Basketball): Online Betting & Odds
According to the nationwide census, basketball is the second most popular sport in New Zealand, and there’s no bigger basketball league on the planet than the NBA. The National Basketball Association from the United States is the alpha and omega of the sport, involving all the most talented (and highest-paid) athletes on Earth. So it’s not surprising that while a domestic brand of basketball is also quite popular in NZ, it can’t quite compare to the league that’s become synonymous with the sport itself.
As an additional option for anyone in New Zealand who wants to spice up their basketball enjoyment, MelBet offers NBA betting! As one of the biggest legal and licensed sportsbooks in NZ, we provide our patrons with the full package of lucrative offers: the best NBA betting odds in the industry, the most available markets that allow you to create various different and unorthodox strategies, as well as the multiple generous bonus offers to make your journey as seamless and profitable as you desire.
What Are the Unique Features of Betting on Basketball?
Compared to other popular sports types, like cricket or football, basketball (primarily in the form of the NBA) has specific betting characteristics worthy of remembering before placing your first wager.
One of the most significant differences compared to other seasonal sports is that the NBA has two leagues in the form of one – Eastern and Western Conferences play the role of the league for the respective part of the US where teams are based. This makes the league twice as entertaining thanks to a multitude of matches happening simultaneously, but it also helps fans who follow the NBA betting trends focus more on the particular teams that interest them. Following one of two conferences means fewer teams to research and more understanding of playstyles, trends, and compatibilities, but also less variability.
Playoffs (and finals) are another important feature of the NBA for sports bettors. While most sports follow the route of single-round elimination tournaments in their respective playoffs, the NBA features a best-of-seven series for playoffs and the finale. That means that NBA playoff betting favors not a team with the stronger lineup but the one that’s more prepared to face its opponent, downplay its strengths, and exploit its weaknesses, which could start happening only after a second or a third match in the series.
How to Bet on the NBA on MelBet: a Short Instruction
If a match is coming up and you find yourself at MelBet New Zealand seeking to support your favorite NBA team with a bet, what do you do? Heading right into the fray toward profitability and NBA betting thrills has never been easier; here are four short steps to follow before placing your first wager:
# | Step | How Does it Work? |
1 | Register | Get your own fully functional account after pressing Registration. It’s as hassle-free as possible! You may register immediately or use your contact data to back up the login information. |
2 | Deposit | Prove your status as a real person and MelBet patron by topping up your balance. Pressing Payments will open a menu with all available payment methods. The same banks and e-wallets can be used to withdraw your winnings. |
3 | Discover NBA’s Dedicated Section | On the Sports menu to the left, you’ll find the entire list of sports with betting supported by MelBet. As basketball is one of the most popular ones, it’s always next to the top. As the most popular basketball association, the NBA will be available instantly after clicking on it. |
4 | Choose Your Market(s) | Clicking on any matches will open a page dedicated to this game. Right under the main display with participating teams, score (or a timer indicating how much time has left until the game starts) you’ll find markets – probability indicators of various events happening during the game. Click on a single one you’re sure in, or several to combine them into an accumulator, confirm it in a betting slip, and your first wager has been placed. |
What Does Handicap Mean in NBA Betting?
Handicap is sports betting’s way of turning even the most mundane game into a special event. By choosing any markets dedicated to handicap betting in the NBA, you restrict a team by selecting the number of points they have to have over their opponent to win. For example, in a game between Celtics and Pistons, the former is probably going to win without a doubt, but placing a bet with a handicap of 20 points will allow you to get much more generous odds and win twice as much as if you would bet only on Celtic’s victory – but they have to go over Pistons with a minimum margin of 20 points.
Try Mobile Betting With the Best NBA Betting App in New Zealand
From our app section, you may find the best way to experience sports betting on your phone. Made for two of the most popular operating systems on the market, the MelBet official app allows you to access the site’s contents faster, seamlessly switch between different modes of sports betting, and follow the live feeds for every NBA game, whether seasonal, playoffs, or finals. Install our NBA betting app today to enhance your sports wagering adventure tenfold!
NBA Betting Odds on MelBet New Zealand
What truly makes us the best NBA betting site is our odds. MelBet carefully researches the market to fill the site with the most favorable markets for our customers, fully pursuing the strategy of openness and generosity. MelBet assures its patrons that the service will always be on their side by guaranteeing that our odds are always higher than any of our competitors. By choosing our sports betting brand, you choose the most customer-friendly platform.
The Most Popular NBA Betting Markets with MelBet Users
Looking to start your NBA sports betting journey but don’t know which market to use for your first bet? Here are what our members think as the most profitable basic bets!
1X2: Match Outcome
This classic bet lets you choose which team will go over the other. It’s always at the top of the list because of its popularity, so that you won’t miss it!
Totals: Over/Under
When two teams with superior defense or powerful attackers clash, the score will be the game's defining feature. Totals are the most equalizing bet, letting you bet on a complete score instead of favoring a single team. Finding a game with a potential total of over 300 points is hard, but the payout is well worth the research!
Handicap: Giving a Fighting Chance
We already explained handicaps in great detail above, but here’s another chance to remind you that it is a fun bet even for a complete novice: choose an imbalanced matchup and make it fairer with your handicap bet – the winnings will be much more substantial compared to standard 1x2 bet.
Highest Scoring Half: Timing Matters
Here’s a fun exercise in your basketball expertise – try to predict which team will win not an entire game but a half of it. Often overlooked, this bet allows winning huge by betting on underdogs who frequently start strong but can’t hold to their advantage.
Live Betting: a New Spin on a Familiar Formula
Take all the above bets and apply them when the game is live! Some bets, like the Highest Scoring Half, open up in a new way when you place a bet a mere seconds before the score changes, and betting on a high total score after the disappointingly dry first half might win you a bank!
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FAQ
1. Can I Place a Bet on an NBA Live From My Phone?
At MelBet, it’s more than possible: just use our mobile version or a dedicated app for a superior experience to place bets live.
2. What Are the Most Popular NBA Betting Markets?
The most popular markets for the NBA public betting include over/under, handicap bets, 1x2 game outcome, and To Win By X points.
3. Can I See NBA Betting Odds on MelBet?
Yes, each game’s page lists the entire line of odds for that specific event available at any time before the game’s final bell rings.
4. How to Bet on NBA Playoffs?
It's easy: log in to MelBet before the event, find the match in the Basketball section or via our search function, and place your wager.