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Best NBA Bets Today: Free Picks & Player Props for Monday, January 26
Best NBA Bets Today: Free Picks & Player Props for Monday, January 26
Written By Alex Barutha
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NBA betting continues to establish itself as one of the go-to markets for sports bettors everywhere. With popular sports betting apps like BetMGM, DraftKings and FanDuel continuing to roll out exclusive sportsbook promos and bonuses by the day, more and more sports fans are looking to wager on NBA odds.

NBA odds are some of the easiest to wager on. Games are played on a near-daily basis, with a massive list of bet types to choose from at top-rated sports betting sites. You can wager on moneylines, game totals, NBA player props, over/unders, team props and more.

You can also wager on NBA futures at top-rated NBA betting apps, like who will win MVP or Defensive Player of the Year, or which team will win the NBA Finals.

If you're ready to start betting on the NBA, be sure to take advantage of RotoWire's exclusive NBA betting promos.

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How can I bet on NBA?

Betting on the NBA is easy. Simply register for one of the many NBA betting sites located on this page, create a new account using our featured sign-up link and then scroll over to the NBA section of the sportsbook. From there, you'll be able to place bets on the odds of your choosing.

Is NBA betting legal in the US?

Yes, betting on the NBA is legal in the US as long as you are located in a state that permits legal sports betting apps, sites and retail sports betting.

What does +4.5 mean in NBA betting?

In NBA betting, +4.5 represents the spread on a game, meaning that the favored team needs to win by 5 points or more to "cover the spread" and result in a winning wager. If you bet on the underdog, they simply need to lose by 4 points or fewer for that bet to cash. You can use the RotoWire betting odds calculator for more help here.

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