Basketball Betting Terms
RULES
All Basketball bets are based on regular time unless otherwise stated in the market name.
Main Markets
*Some of the below listed markets might appear under E-Basketball (same rules apply)
Money Line (Winner): Predict the match winner regardless of the margin of points..
Total (Over/Under): Consists of predicting whether the total of points scored by both teams will be more or less than the line given in the chosen betting market. For example: Over 215.5 - Under 215.5.
Handicap (spread): You have to predict the winner of the match adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the match.
Total points per team (home - away): Consists of predicting whether the total of points scored by home or away team will be more or less than the line given in the chosen betting market. For example: Over 215.5 - Under 215.5.
Even/odd (1st half or 2nd half): Here you predict if the result for the 1st half or 2nd half will be an odd or even number.
Winner of the match 1X2: Predict if the winner will be the home or away team with the option to select the draw as well.
Halftime/Fulltime: Predicts which team will win in the first half of the match and at the end of the match.
Point Range: This betting market consists of predicting a range within which the total points of the event will be, that is, if you select the range (151-160) the total of the points scored in this event cannot go out of this interval.
Winner + Totals: This betting market combines two main betting markets where you must predict who will win the match and how many total points (over/under) will be scored in the match.
Xth Point: You have to predict which team will score the point X during the match.
Race to X Points: This market consists of predicting which of the two teams will reach first the point that determines the market. For example: Which team will reach 50 points first.
Winning Margin: Betting market that predicts the amount of difference a team will have from its opponent at the end of the match, for example home team by 1-5 points.
Overtime yes/no - will go to overtime: Bet that predicts if the event will have overtime or not.
Total (over-exact-under) - 3 possibilities: Betting market that gives the player the opportunity to choose between 3 different possibilities, such as over/under X number of points or exact number of X points.
Any team total maximum consecutive points (over/under): You need to predict if any team will achieve more or less than the given consecutive points at any point in the match.
Home/Away total maximum consecutive points (over/under): You need to predict if either the home or the away team will achieve more or less than the given consecutive points at any point in the match.
Any team to lead by X: You need to predict if any team will lead by x points at any point in the match.
Home/Away team to lead by X: You need to predict if either the home or the away team will lead by x points at any point in the match.
Scoring type xth point: This market consists of predicting the scoring type of X point during the match: 6 are the outcomes that are offered:
Home Team 1 point score
Home Team 2 point score
Home Team 3 point score
Away Team 1 point score
Away Team 2 point score
Away Team 3 point score
Which team wins the jump ball: You have to predict which team will win the jump ball.
Any team winning margin: You have to predict if any team will win with the given margins.
Xth timeout: You have to predict which team will call the Xth timeout
Xth free throw scored: You have to predict if the Xth free throw will be scored or not.
First point / winner double: You have to predict which team will score the first point and which team will win the match.
Time of first point (seconds elapsed): You have to predict if the first point will be scored after or before the given time frame.
First basket scoring method: You have to predict the scoring method of the first basket.
First possession result: You have to predict the result of the first possession.
Match Total Three Point Shots Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many three point shots will take place and scored during the match).
Team Total Three Point Shots Scored - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many three point shots the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Three Pointers Scored: It consists of predicting which team will have the most three pointers scored during the match.
Match Total Rebounds: It consists of predicting at least how many rebounds will take place during the match.f
Team Total Rebounds - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many rebounds the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Rebounds: It consists of predicting which team will record the most rebounds.
Match Total Assists: It consists of predicting at least how many assists will take place during the match.
Team Total Assists - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many assists the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Assists: It consists of predicting which team will record the most assists.
Match Total Steals: It consists of predicting at least how many steals will take place during the match.
Team Total Steals - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many steals the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Steals: It consists of predicting which team will record the most steals.
Match Total Blocks: It consists of predicting at least how many blocks will take place during the match.
Team Total Blocks - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many blocks the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Blocks: It consists of predicting which team will record the most blocks.
Match Total Turnovers: It consists of predicting at least how many turnovers will take place during the match.
Team Total Turnovers - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many turnovers the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Turnovers: It consists of predicting which team will record the most turnovers.
Match Total Fouls Committed: It consists of predicting at least how many fouls will take place during the match.
Team Total Fouls Committed - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many fouls the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Fouls Committed: It consists of predicting which team will record the most fouls.
Match Total Free Throws Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many three throws will take place during the match.
Match Total Free Throws Scored - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many free throws the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Free Throws Scored: It consists of predicting which team will record the most free throws.
Match Total Two Point Shots Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many two point shots will take place during the match.
Match Total Two Point Shots Scored - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many two point shots the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Two Points Shots Scored: It consists of predicting which team will record the most two point shots.
Match Total Free Throws Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many free throws will attempted during the match.
Match Total Free Throws Attempted - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many shots the home/away team will attempt.
Team With Most Free Throws Attempted: It consists of predicting which team will attempt the most free throws shots.
Match Total Three Point Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many three point shots will attempted during the match.
Match Total Three Point Shots Attempted - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many three point shots the home/away team will attempted.
Team With Most Three Points Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting which team will attempt the most three points shots.
Match Total Two Point Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many two point shots will attempted during the match.
Match Total Two Point Shots Attempted - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many two point shots the home/away team will attempted.
Team With Most Two Points Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting which team will attempt the most two points shots.
Match Total Offensive Rebounds: It consists of predicting at least how many total offensive rebounds will take place during the match.
Match Total Offensive Rebounds - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many total offensive rebounds the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Offensive Rebounds: It consists of predicting which team will record the most offensive rebounds.
Match Total Defensive Rebounds: It consists of predicting at least how many total defensive rebounds will take place during the match.
Match Total Defensive Rebounds - Home/Away Team: It consists of predicting at least how many total defensive rebounds the home/away team will record.
Team With Most Defensive Rebounds: It consists of predicting which team will record the most defensive rebounds.
Winner & both teams to score X points: 1x2 & both teams to score x points: You have to predict the outcome of the match and whether both teams will score or not X points.
Zth quarter both teams to score X points: You have to predict whether both teams will score or not X points during the Zth quarter .
Home/Away Team to win both halves: You have to predict if the Home or Away Team will win both halves.
Any team to win both halves: You have to predict if there will be a team that will win both halves.
Team to win both halves: You have to predict which team will win in both the first and the second half.
Double chance: You have to predict the outcome of the match. There are 3 possible outcomes: 1X (at the end of the match the home team wins or draws), X2 (at the end of the match the away team wins or draws), 12 (at the end of the match the home team wins or the away team wins).
1x2 Halftime - Match winner: You have to predict the outcome of the 1st half time of the match together with the outcome of the entire match. The possible outcomes are: (1/1, 1/X, 1/2, X/1, X/X, X/2, 2/1, 2/X and 2/2). Draw outcome is included
Winning margin 12-way: You have to predict which team will win and by how many points.
Winning margin 14-way: You have to predict both the winning team and the point margin of their victory. Each team has seven possible winning ranges.
1st half Markets
1st half - Draw no Bet: You have to predict the winner of the 1st half, if the half finishes as a draw all bets will be void, if the half is uncompleted this market will be made void.
1st half - Handicap: You have to predict the winner of the 1st half adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the half, if the half is uncompleted this market will be made void.
1st half - Total (Under/Over): You have to predict if the total number of points scored during the 1st half will be over or under the given line, if the half is uncompleted this market will be void.
1st half - Home/Away Total (Under/Over): You have to predict if the total number of points scored by the named team (Home or Away) during the 1st half will be over or under the given line, if the half is uncompleted this market will be made void.
1st half - 1x2 - Bet on the winner of the 1st half, with the draw option available as well.
1st half- odd/even: You have to predict if the total number of points scored in the 1st half will be odd or even, if the half is incomplete this market will be void.
1st half - double chance: You have to predict the outcome of the first half of the match. There are 3 possible outcomes: 1X (at the end of the first half of the match the home team wins or draws), X2 (at the end of the first half of the match the away team wins or draws), 12 (at the end of the first half of the match the home team wins or the away team wins).
2nd half Markets
2nd half - Draw no Bet: You have to predict the winner of the 2nd half, if the half finishes as a draw all bets will be made void for this market, if the half is uncompleted this market will be made void.
2nd half - Handicap: You have to predict the winner of the 2nd half adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the half, if the half is uncompleted this market will be made void.
2nd half - 1x2 - Bet on the winner of the 2nd half, with the draw option available as well.
2nd half - odd/even: You have to predict if the total number points scored in the 2nd half will be odd or even, if the half is uncompleted this market will be void.
2nd half - double chance: You have to predict the outcome of the second half of the match. There are 3 possible outcomes: 1X (at the end of the second half of the match the home team wins or draws), X2 (at the end of the second half of the match the away team wins or draws), 12 (at the end of the second half of the match the home team wins or the away team wins).
2nd half 1x2 & 2nd half total: You have to predict the winner of the 2nd half ( draw is included) and if the total points in the 2nd half will be Over or Under a set line
2nd half handicap & 2nd half total: You have to predict the winner of the 2nd half adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the 2nd half and if the total points scored in the 2nd half will be Over or Under a set line.
*Potential overtime will be counted for 2nd half on markets including overtime is mentioned
Quarter Markets
1ST-2ND-3R-4TH QUARTER: The quarter betting markets allow the player to bet on the final result of each of the quarters.
Quarter Winner: Bet on the winner of the given quarter.
Quarter 1x2: You have to predict the outcome of the given quarter, selections are 1-the home team, 2-the away team and X-draw. If the quarter is incomplete this market will be void.
Quarter Draw no bet: You have to predict the winner of the given quarter, if the quarter finishes as a draw all bets will be made void for this market, if the quarter is uncompleted this market will be made void.
Quarter Handicap: You have to predict the winner of the given quarter adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the quarter, if the quarter is uncompleted this market will be made void.
Quarter Total: You have to predict if the total number of points scored during the given quarter will be over or under the lineindicated, if the quarter is uncompleted this market will be void.
Quarter Total Home/Away: You have to predict if the total number of points scored by the named team (Home or Away) during the given quarter will be over or under the line indicated, if the quarter is uncompleted this market will be made void.
Quarter Winning Margin: Betting market that predicts the amount of difference a team will have from its opponent at the end of the selected quarter .
Highest Scoring Quarter: You have to predict which quarter will have the most points scored.
Xth Quarter - To Score Last Point: You have to predict which team will score the last point of the selected quarter.
xth quarter - xth point: You have to predict which team will score the Xth point during the selected quarter.
Which team to win every quarter: You have to predict which of the two teams will win all the quarters (in case of draw in any quarter, the bet is lost).
Home/Away Team to win all quarters: You have to predict if the Home or Away Team will win all quarters
Any team to win all quarters: You have to predict if there will be a team that will win all quarters
Team to win all quarters: You have to predict which team will win all quarters
Highest scoring quarter total: You have to predict which quarter will have the highest total points scored in a game
Lowest scoring quarter total: You have to predict which quarter will have the Lowest total points scored in a game
X quarter - double chance: You have to predict the outcome of the X quarter of the match. There are 3 possible outcomes: 1X (at the end of the X quarter of the match the home team wins or draws), X2 (at the end of the X quarter of the match the away team wins or draws), 12 (at the end of the X quarter of the match the home team wins or the away team wins).
X quarter 1x2 & X quarter total: You have to predict the winner of the X quarter and if the total points points scored in that quarter will be Over or Under a set line
X quarter handicap & X quarter total: You have to predict the winner of the X quarter adding or subtracting the indicated spread to the result of the X quarter and if the total points scored in the X quarter will be Over or Under a set line.
Quarter X - Away Team to score more points + Player N - Over Z points + Player N - Over Y rebounds : You have to predict if the Away Team will score more points than the Home Team and if the indicated player will score more than Z points and grab more than Y rebounds during the indicated quarter.
Quarter X - Home Team to score more points + Player N - Over Z points + Player K - Over Y points: You have to predict if the Home Team will score more points than the Away Team and if the Player N will score more than Z points and Player K will score more than Y points during the indicated quarter.
Quarter X - Away Team to score more points + Player N - Over Z points + Player K - Over Y points: You have to predict if the Away Team will score more points than the Home Team and if the Player N will more than Z points and Player K will score more than Y points during the indicated quarter.
Home/Away Team - next three-point attempt after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict if the Home or Away Team will make or miss their next three-point shot after a specified time, and during quarter X.
Player N - next field goal attempt after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict if a specific player will make or miss his/her next field goal after a specified time, and during quarter X.
Next made field goal in the game after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict if the next field goal achieved after a specified time, and during quarter X will be a 2 or 3 pointer.
Next field goal after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict which team will score the next field goal after a specified time, and during quarter X and if will be 2 or 3 pointer.
Home/Away Team - next made field goal after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict if the next field goal achieved by Home or Away Team after a specified time, and during quarter X will be a 2 or 3 pointer.
Team to score the next field goal after: {from} - Q X: You have to predict which team will score the next field goal after a specified time, and during quarter X.
*All quarters or halves must have been completed for the bets to stand.
*Potential overtime will be counted for 4th quarter on markets including overtime is mentioned
Player Special Markets
All basketball player special markets are settled according to the relevant official source. Potential overtime(s) is/are included in the settlement of all available markets.
Player H2H Markets : Bets apply to regular time plus overtime (if any). If the listed player does not participate at all in the match, the bets are settled as void. In case of a tie between the players, bets are void.
Player Points (over/under): It consists of predicting the amount of points that the specific player will record during the match.
Player Assists (over/under): It consists of predicting the number of assists that a certain player will record during the match.
Player Rebounds (over/under): It consists of predicting the amount of Rebounds that a certain player will record during the match.
Player 3pt Field Goals Made (over/under): It consists of predicting the amount of Three-point baskets that a certain player will record during the match).
Player Steals (over/under): It consists of predicting the amount of steals that the specific player will record during the match.
Player Blocks over/under): It consists of predicting the amount of blocks that the specific player will record during the match.
Player points + rebounds + assists (over/under): It consists of predicting the combined amount of points,rebounds and assists that the specific player will record during the match.
Player rebounds + assists (over/under): It consists of predicting the combined amount of rebounds and assists that the specific player will record during the match).
Player triple double: It consists of predicting if the specific player will record a triple-double (10 from 3 main stats categories, like points,assists,rebounds,steals,blocks) during the match
First player to score: It consists of predicting which player will score first in the match (the selected player must start in the match, otherwise the bet is settled as void).
First player to make a 3pt field goal: It consists of predicting which player will score first a 3pt field goal in the match (selected player must start in the match, otherwise the bet is settled as void).
Most points for TEAM: It consists of predicting which player will score the most points for his team.
Head-to-head player points: It consists of predicting which one from the mentioned players will record the most points during the match.
Head-to-head player rebounds: It consists of predicting which one from the mentioned players will record the most rebounds during the match.
Head-to-head player assists: It consists of predicting which one from the mentioned players will record the most assists during the match.
Player Points (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many points the specific player will record during the match
Player Assists (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many assists the specific player will record during the match
Player Rebounds (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many rebounds the specific player will record during the match
Player 3pt Field Goals Made (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many 3pt field goals the specific player will record during the match
Player Steals (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many steals the specific player will record during the match.
Player Blocks (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many blocks the specific player will record during the match.
Player points + rebounds + assists (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many combined points,rebounds and assists the specific player will record during the match.
PLAYER rebounds + assists (at least): It consists of predicting at least how many combined rebounds and assists the specific player will record during the match.
Most Points (listed players only): You have to predict which of the given players will score the most points during the match.
Most Pts+Reb+Ast (listed players only): You have to predict which of the given players will score the most points+rebs+assists during the match.
To Record A Double Double: You have to predict if the given players will record a double double.
Most rebounds: You have to predict which of the given players will record the most rebounds.
Most assists: You have to predict which of the given players will record the most assists.
First point scorer: You have to predict which one from the given players will score the first point of the match.
Player Personal Fouls Committed: It consists of predicting the amount of fouls that the specific player will record during the match
Player Total 3 Point Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many 3pt shots the specific player attempted during the match.
Player Total Two Point Shots Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many 2pt shots the specific player attempted during the match
Player Total Field Goals Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many field goals the specific player will record during the match.
Player Total Field Goals Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many field goals the specific player attempted during the match.
Player Total Free Throws Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many free throws the specific player will record during the match.
Player Total Free Throws Attempted: It consists of predicting at least how many free throws the specific player attempted during the match.
Player First Period - Total Points: It consists of predicting the amount of points that the specific player will record during the first period
Player First Period - Total Rebounds: It consists of predicting the amount of rebounds that the specific player will record during the first period
First Period - Total Assists: It consists of predicting the amount of assists that the specific player will record during the first period
Player Total Two Point Shots Scored: It consists of predicting at least how many 2pt shots the specific player will record during the match
Player turnovers O/U: You have to predict whether a specific player will record over or under a set number of turnovers during a game
First Basket Scorer in the game: You have to predict which player will score the first points in a game
First Basket Scorer in the game and will that occur on a free throw?: You have to predict whether the first basket will occur as a result of a free throw
First Basket Scorer in the game and will that occur on a 2PT field goal?: You have to predict whether that basket will be a 2-point field goal is a specific type of bet
First Basket Scorer in the game and will that occur on a 3PT field goal?: You have to predict whether that first basket will be a 3-point field goal
First Assist of the game: You have to predict which player will record the first assist in a match
First Assist of the game and will that assist be on a 2PT field goal?: You have to predict which player will record the first assist in a match and specify whether that assist will lead to a 2-point field goal
First Assist of the game and will that assist be on a 3PT field goal?: You have to predict which player will record the first assist in a match and specify whether that assist will lead to a 3-point field goal
First Rebound of the game: You have to predict which player will grab the first rebound during a match
First Rebound of the game and will it be an Offensive Rebound: You have to predict which player will grab the first rebound during the match and specify whether that rebound will be an offensive rebound
First Rebound of the game and will it be a Defensive Rebound: You have to predict which player will grab the first rebound during the match and specify whether that rebound will be an defensive rebound
*If the listed player does not participate at all in the match, the bets are settled as void.
*If a player will not participate in the match all bets are considered as void.
Extra Markets
Both teams to Score 80+: You have to predict if both teams will score 80+ points during the match
Both teams to Score 90+: You have to predict if both teams will score 90+ points during the match
Both teams to Score 100+: You have to predict if both teams will score 100+ points during the match
Both teams to Score 110+: You have to predict if both teams will score 110+ points during the match
First shot attempt - Home team: You have to predict if the first shot of home team during the game will be successful
First shot attempt - Away team: You have to predict if the first shot of away team during the game will be successful
First shot of the game made: You have to predict if the first shot during the game will be successful
Who wins opening tipoff?: You have to predict the winner of the opening tipoff
Player N - first field goal attempt?: You have to predict if a specific player will make or miss his/her first field goal
Which team will score more points in the next 5 minutes?: You have to predict which team will score more points in the next 5 minutes of the specified quarter and in specified 5 minute interval.
How many points will the Home Team score in the next 5 minutes? You have to predict how many points will the Home Team score in the next 5 minutes of the specified quarter and in specified 5 minute interval.
How many points will the Away Team score in the next 5 minutes? You have to predict how many points will the Away Team score in the next 5 minutes of the specified quarter and in specified 5 minute interval.
Outrights
Winner: You have to predict the winner of the given competition according to the official ranking of the competition.
H2H Championship (Regular Season): You have to predict which of the two Teams will finish higher during the regular season of the given tournament. If the two Teams score the same number of points this bet will be void.
Under/Over Points (Regular Season): You have to predict if the total number of points recorded by a team in the given round of a championship will be over or under the line indicated. If one or more matches are cancelled/interrupted and if the remaining matches or remaining parts of the matches would have no impact on the outcome of the bets, current results will stand valid (in this case any eventual repeated match would be irrelevant); otherwise, this bet will be considered void.
Correct score Playoff Series (4/7 or 3/5): You have to predict the final result of the series of matches between the 2 teams indicated. For the purpose of reporting only official sites of each competition will be considered valid. If the series won't be completed this bet will be void.
H2H to Qualify: You have to predict which of the two teams indicated will pass the given qualifying phase or play-off round.
Finalists: You have to predict which two teams will meet in the final of the tournament.
Best Scorer: You have to predict the player that will score more points during the given tournament. If the chosen player plays at least once during the given tournament, this bet will stand, otherwise it will be void.
H2H Scorer: You have to predict which of the two players will score more points during the given tournament. If the two players score the same number of points this bet will be void.
Best player of the Tournament (MVP): You have to predict which player will be elected BEST PLAYER (MVP) of the event. For the purpose of reporting only official sites of each competition will be considered valid. If a player does not get on the scoresheet in any of the matches included in the market, bets on that player will be settled as void.
Relegation: You have to predict the team that will be relegated from the given championship. For the purpose of reporting, any decision taken before or during playoffs will be considered. All the decisions taken after the end of playoffs won't be considered for the settlement of the bet.
Winning Conference: You have to predict the winner of the given conference of the given tournament according to the official ranking of the competition.
Winner Division: You have to predict the winner of the given Division of the given tournament according to the official ranking of the competition.
Top4, Top6, Top8, Top10: You have to predict if the selected team will finish in the respective top position when the competition ends.
Regular Season Wins (Under/Over): You have to predict the total numbers of wins (under/over) of the selected team during the given tournament according to the official ranking of the competition.
Awards - Most Improved Player (reg. season): You have to predict who will win the Most Improved Player Award during the regular season of the given competition.
Defensive Player of the Year (reg. season): You have to predict who will win the Defensive Player of the Year Award during the regular season of the given competition.
Awards - Sixth Man of the Year(reg. season): You have to predict who will win the Sixth Man of the Year Award during the regular season of the given competition.
Will They Make The Playoffs (Yes/No): You have to predict if the selected team will make the playoffs (Yes) or not (No) during the given competition according to the official ranking of the competition.