How NBA Betting Lines Are Built
Basketball spreads behave differently from football. Scoring is frequent, so key numbers matter less and injury news matters far more.
Basketball spreads behave differently from football. Scoring is frequent, so key numbers matter less and injury news matters far more.
Modern NBA totals often sit above 220. Pace and three-point rate explain most of the movement between one game and the next.
Points, rebounds and assists lines are built from projected minutes. Get the minutes right and the rest follows.
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