NBA betting offers one of the deepest and most liquid markets in North American sports. The high-scoring nature of basketball — with teams averaging around 110-115 points per game in recent seasons — creates natural variance that oddsmakers must account for across spreads, totals, and player props. The sheer volume of games (each team plays 82 in the regular season, running from late October through mid-April, followed by playoffs extending into June) means sportsbooks are pricing hundreds of markets daily, and that competition generally works in the bettor's favor. The explosion of player prop markets has added another dimension entirely, though those lines tend to carry significantly higher margins than traditional sides and totals.

For standard NBA spreads and totals, vig tends to be moderately tight compared to other major sports, largely because of the market's liquidity and the number of books competing for action. A typical spread might be offered at -110/-110, but sharper books frequently push into the -108 or -105 range on select lines. Moneyline margins widen considerably on mismatched games where heavy favorites are involved, making spread betting the more efficient market for most bettors. Totals generally carry similar juice to spreads, while first-half and quarter lines often feature slightly wider margins due to lower betting volume.

Seasonal timing matters. Early-season lines tend to be softer as books calibrate rosters after offseason turnover, presenting opportunities for bettors who've done their homework on rotation changes and new acquisitions. The vig picture also shifts during the playoffs, when increased public interest and betting volume often leads books to tighten margins on headline games. Injuries are the single most impactful factor in NBA odds movement — a star player's absence can swing a spread by 3-5 points — making lineup monitoring essential. Rest days, back-to-back scheduling, and travel also create meaningful edges, particularly later in the regular season when teams manage minutes more aggressively ahead of the postseason.

Analysis updated September 6, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.

Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Detroit Pistons +105 at BetMGM; Boston Celtics -120 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h BetMGM: +105 +100
away h2h FanDuel: -120 -128
home spreads DraftKings: -105 (+1.5) -112
away spreads FanDuel: -110 (-1.5) -116
over totals DraftKings: -110 (+221.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+221.5) -114
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+2) -110
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-2) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+220.5) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+220.5) -110

Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knicks

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00 PM

Best moneyline price: New York Knicks -185 at BetMGM; Philadelphia 76ers +170 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet).

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h BetMGM: -185 -212
away h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +170 +150
home spreads BetMGM: -110 (-5.5) -119
away spreads FanDuel: -105 (+5.5) -110
home spreads LowVig.ag: -111 (-5) -115
away spreads LowVig.ag: -101 (+5) -110
over totals betPARX: -109 (+232.5) -110
under totals betPARX: -112 (+232.5) -113
over totals BetMGM: -110 (+231.5) -116
under totals Caesars: -105 (+231.5) -111
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+230.5) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+230.5) -110

Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs

Wed, Oct 21, 1:30 AM

Best moneyline price: San Antonio Spurs +110 at Caesars; Oklahoma City Thunder -120 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Caesars: +110 +100
away h2h FanDuel: -120 -132
home spreads Caesars: -105 (+1.5) -115
away spreads Fanatics: -105 (-1.5) -119
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+231.5) -110
under totals FanDuel: -110 (+231.5) -115
home spreads betPARX: -109 (+2) -110
away spreads BetAnything: -110 (-2) -113
over totals betPARX: -110 (+228.5) -112
under totals betPARX: -110 (+228.5) -112
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+2.5) -115
away spreads BetMGM: -105 (-2.5) -110
over totals BetMGM: -110 (+230.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+230.5) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+230) -115
under totals Caesars: -105 (+230) -110

Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic

Wed, Oct 21, 11:10 PM

Best moneyline price: Orlando Magic +115 at Bovada; Atlanta Hawks -135 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Bovada: +115 +110
away h2h DraftKings: -135 -142
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+2.5) -114
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-2.5) -114
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+233.5) -114
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+233.5) -114

Milwaukee Bucks @ Washington Wizards

Wed, Oct 21, 11:10 PM

Best moneyline price: Washington Wizards +200 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Milwaukee Bucks -220 at BetMGM.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +200 +180
away h2h BetMGM: -220 -250
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+6.5) -114
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-6.5) -114
over totals DraftKings: -105 (+238.5) -115
under totals LowVig.ag: -102 (+238.5) -115
over totals ReBet: -119 (+237.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+237.5) -109

Charlotte Hornets @ Brooklyn Nets

Wed, Oct 21, 11:40 PM

Best moneyline price: Brooklyn Nets +152 at Caesars; Charlotte Hornets -165 at BetMGM.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Caesars: +152 +138
away h2h BetMGM: -165 -180
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+4.5) -114
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-4.5) -114
over totals DraftKings: -105 (+226.5) -105
under totals DraftKings: -115 (+226.5) -115
over totals Caesars: -110 (+225.5) -116
under totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+225.5) -111
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+224.5) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+224.5) -110

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Miami Heat

Wed, Oct 21, 11:40 PM

Best moneyline price: Miami Heat -116 at FanDuel; Minnesota Timberwolves +105 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h FanDuel: -116 -125
away h2h DraftKings: +105 -103
home spreads FanDuel: -106 (-1.5) -115
away spreads DraftKings: -105 (+1.5) -114
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+242.5) -115
under totals DraftKings: -105 (+242.5) -110
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+243.5) -110
under totals FanDuel: -110 (+243.5) -119

Indiana Pacers @ New Orleans Pelicans

Thu, Oct 22, 12:10 AM

Best moneyline price: New Orleans Pelicans -160 at Bovada; Indiana Pacers +140 at BetMGM.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Bovada: -160 -175
away h2h BetMGM: +140 +133
home spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 (-4.5) -110
away spreads 888sport: -110 (+4.5) -120
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+242.5) -115
under totals DraftKings: -105 (+242.5) -110
home spreads Caesars: -110 (-3.5) -115
away spreads LowVig.ag: -101 (+3.5) -110
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+243.5) -111
under totals BetMGM: -110 (+243.5) -116

Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies

Thu, Oct 22, 12:10 AM

Best moneyline price: Memphis Grizzlies +125 at Bovada; Utah Jazz -145 at Bovada.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Bovada: +125 +119
away h2h Bovada: -145 -152
home spreads Bovada: +100 (+2.5) -110
away spreads 888sport: -110 (-2.5) -120
over totals DraftKings: -110 (+241.5) -116
under totals DraftKings: -110 (+241.5) -111
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+3.5) -110
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-3.5) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: -113 (+242.5) -115
under totals LowVig.ag: -102 (+242.5) -105

Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets

Thu, Oct 22, 12:40 AM

Best moneyline price: Houston Rockets +270 at Caesars; Dallas Mavericks -300 at BetMGM.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Caesars: +270 +240
away h2h BetMGM: -300 -345
home spreads BetMGM: -115 (+8.5) -120
away spreads Bovada: +100 (-8.5) -105
over totals DraftKings: -105 (+227.5) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+227.5) -115
home spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+7.5) -110
away spreads 888sport: -110 (-7.5) -119
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -115 (+226.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+226.5) -109
home spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (+8) -110
away spreads LowVig.ag: -106 (-8) -110

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best NBA lines today?

The table below shows which sportsbook has the best available price on each side of every upcoming NBA event. Line shopping across multiple books can save you 1–3% per bet compared to sticking with a single sportsbook.

How does NBA vig compare to NFL?

NBA vig is generally 1–2% higher than NFL because per-game betting volume is lower despite the longer season. However, NBA still attracts enough action to keep vig competitive — especially for popular matchups and playoff games.

When is NBA season?

The NBA regular season runs from mid-October through mid-April, with playoffs extending through June. The All-Star break falls in mid-February. Off-season runs July through October, though futures markets may open earlier.

Does NBA vig differ between regular season and playoffs?

Yes. Playoff games, especially Conference Finals and the NBA Finals, attract significantly more betting volume. This increased liquidity pushes sportsbooks to compete harder on price, and playoff vig is typically 0.5–1.5% lower than regular season.

Which NBA market has the lowest vig?

NBA point spreads usually carry the lowest vig because they attract the most balanced action. Moneylines on lopsided matchups (heavy favorites) often have higher vig because books need wider margins to manage risk on one-sided games.

What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?

Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.

How often is this data updated?

We pull fresh odds from The Odds API every hour, on the hour (UTC). Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.

How is the vig grade calculated?

Each sportsbook is graded on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.

Why does lower vig matter for bettors?

Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.

What sportsbooks do you track?

We track both regulated US sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars) and offshore books (Bovada, BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS, LowVig.ag, BetAnything). Data comes from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed sources.

How We Calculate These Numbers

Data Source
All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
Update Frequency
We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market every hour, on the hour (UTC). Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
Vig Calculation
Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
Per-Market Breakdown
We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
Grading Scale
Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
Trend Tracking
We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.