Basketball betting online 

Betway lets you bet on basketball games online, with live basketball odds across the NBA, WNBA, NCAAB and international leagues. Browse pre-game lines or bet in play as the score changes, all from the Betway app or desktop site. 

If you're new to betting on basketball, this page walks you through the odds, the markets and the leagues worth watching, and it's a handy refresher if you already bet on basketball online.

Leap into the excitement of basketball betting at Betway Sports, where we offer a wide range of odds and markets for basketball games worldwide. From the NBA and WNBA to the EuroLeague, NCAAB to NCAA Women, we cover it all. With thousands of season-long, pre-game and in-play betting markets, you'll find everything you need to bet on basketball at the tap of a finger.

How to bet on basketball?

There is no better place to bet on basketball than with Betway. Our app and user-friendly platform make basketball betting easier than ever to pick up if you’re new or a veteran hoops fan.

Betway provides competitive basketball betting odds across both our website and iOS and Android apps. So, whether you’re interested in handicaps, totals, outright, or props, we have every bet type you could ever want when online basketball betting.

Take a look at our guide for how to bet on basketball to learn more, and if you’re a big NBA fan you can check out our how to bet on NBA games guide!

How to read basketball betting odds

Here in Canada, basketball odds are shown in a decimal format. The decimal number represents your return if you wager $1. So, for instance, if you chose a winning bet at odds of 7.0, and wagered $1, you’d win $7: this is made of $6 in prize, plus your $1 stake. Similarly, if you place a $10 bet, you’d return $70 in total, including your $10 stake.

Still unsure? Read more about how decimal odds work!

You'll also come across American odds, which are simply another way of writing the same price. A minus number is what you'd risk to win $100, and a plus number is what a $100 bet wins. Three markets make up most basketball odds: the moneyline, where you pick the winner outright; the point spread, where the favourite has to win by more than the set margin while the underdog can lose by less and still cover; and the total, where you bet over or under the combined points. Spread and totals prices usually sit close to -110 (1.91), so an $11 stake returns $10 profit, while a moneyline might look like -200 (1.50) on the favourite and +170 (2.70) on the underdog. Whichever format is displayed, the payout is identical.

Can I bet on basketball in play?

Absolutely! You can bet on basketball in play, with live betting being accessible through both our website and our mobile app. Reacting to things happening on the court is important, with injuries, buzzer beaters and momentum swings all likely to change how you want to bet. No matter which quarter the game is in, or what is going on in the game, we make sure that you have all the control right at your fingertips.

Popular basketball betting markets

You can bet on basketball game by game or take a longer view. On any single matchup, the core game lines are the match winner, the point spread and total points, and from there it opens up: player performance props such as points, rebounds and assists, quarter-by-quarter and half-time lines, and team totals. Futures cover the season-long picture, from NBA Finals winner to division titles and awards. Most people who bet on basketball games start with the game lines and add player props once they know a team's rotation, and because you can bet on basketball matches online from tip-off to the final buzzer, there's rarely a dead moment.

Here at Betway, we offer hundreds of markets, both pre-game and in-play, for you to explore and enjoy, including player stats specials! Popular basketball bets include Money Line bets, where you choose the winner of a game, and Points Spread bets, which involve handicapping or head starts for teams. Take a look below to see some of the basketball betting markets with the most popularity: 

NBA

With the NBA being the most famous and thrilling basketball league in the world, it’s no surprise that this is a popular basketball market to bet on.  Home to big name players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Dončić, and Nikola Jokic, it’s no surprise that the league is as competitive as it is. The NBA is an incredibly fast-paced league with a huge amount of diversity, making it an incredibly exciting betting prospect.

The New York Knicks are the reigning champions after beating the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, their first title since 1973, and the 2026-27 season tips off on 20 October 2026 with the Knicks raising their banner against Philadelphia. From opening night through to the Finals in June, you can bet on NBA games with game lines, player props and futures all season long.

WNBA

A league that has seen significant increases in investment, viewership and fan engagement, the WNBA is certainly seeing lots of growth. Quality is in abundance now more than ever, with generationally talented players like Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese leading the charge and making the league more appealing to new fans. With the trajectory that the WNBA is on, it's an exciting time to get involved and betting!

NCAAB

The idea of witnessing the potential future of the NBA is just one of many reasons why the NCAAB (National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball) is an exciting league to watch. College basketball has a very passionate fan base and a high level of unpredictability, meaning upsets are common. With this in mind, the NCAAB isn’t a betting market to be missing out on!

NCAA Women

The rise in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Women is not something to skip out on. Sometimes even attracting more viewers than NCAAB, women’s college basketball is producing some incredibly talented players, meaning the games are better than ever before. The structure of the tournament also creates intense matchups and sets up opportunities for the underdogs to cause upsets, meaning betting is always a thrill!

Basketball betting sites: Why bet with Betway?

When comparing basketball betting sites, the things that matter are licensing, market depth and live coverage. Betway is a licensed and regulated online sportsbook, so players of legal age in their province bet with the protections of a regulated sportsbook. On top of that, you get live in-play betting with in-play basketball odds that move with every possession, competitive basketball odds across the NBA and the other leagues above, and a dedicated Betway basketball section in the app covering single games, player props and futures. Deposit limits and other player protection tools are built in, so set a budget before tip-off and don't chase a bad night.

Where can I find the latest basketball betting tips?

You can stay informed with our basketball betting tips and predictions on the award-winning Betway Insider blog. Our experts provide insightful analysis to help you make informed betting decisions.

With access to information on player form, injuries, and records, what’s not to like? Ensure that you are making the most informed decisions possible by checking out our basketball blog.

Can I use the Betway app to bet on basketball?

Definitely! Our app can be downloaded on iOS and Android, keeping you hoops fans in the loop and able to bet on basketball no matter where you are. Basketball online betting works the same way on the app as on desktop, with the same pre-game and in-play markets in your pocket.

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