The National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season and postseason provides basketball fans with plenty of exciting games to watch and bet on. Here at Betting Tips Africa, we will be your point of reference if you want to profit from NBA tips. We will endeavor to provide throughout the regular season and into the playoffs, analysis, NBA predictions, and odds for all the major upcoming NBA games.
Our NBA experts are very experienced having followed the league for decades and will provide well-researched NBA betting tips covering a wide variety of betting markets .
List of NBA predictions

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks 19.05.2022
After an embarrassing game 5 loss to Memphis, Golden State Warriors quickly regrouped and closed out Memphis in game 6. That game 6 seemed to hang in balance too but a 23-7 run in the last 5 minutes of the game not only drove the final nail in Memphis’ coffin, it also underlined the Warrior’s ... More

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 18.05.2022
Miami Heat dispatched of Philadephia 76ers in 6 games thanks to a sterling defensive stand and the brilliance of superstar Jimmy Butler who averaged 27.5 points, 7.5 reboundsΒ andΒ 5.5 assists for the series. They will be hoping to get this same version of him as they look to start these finals on a winning noteΒ Boston ... More

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies 14.05.2022
3rd seed Warriors were looking to close out this series when they travelled to Memphis for game 5 but they got the shock of their lives as the Morant-less Grizzlies lived up to their grit and grind motto as they outhustled and outbattled them to earn a deserved 134-95 shellacking. This means the series is ... More

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 14.05.2022
In what has been the closest and most intriguing tie of this 2nd round, defending NBA Champions Milwaukee Bucks showed their Championship spirit to pull out an incredible comeback to win game 5 away in Boston 110-107. Giannis starred once again with another 40 point performance but it was the clutch block by Jrue Holiday ... More

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 13.05.2022
After evening the series, Dallas threw out everything that had helped them draw level when they travelled back to Phoenix for game 5 as they went back to a heavy dose of Luka Doncic isolation plays. Although that looked to work at first, it was not sustainable for the whole game as they got whopped ... More

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat 13.05.2022
Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to force a game 7 when they welcome Miami Heat back to Philly for Game Six. The Sixers were outclassed in game 5 despite looking like they could carry the momentum from their terrific wins in games 3 and 4. Miami were relentless in that game 5 as Jimmy Butler ... More

Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks 11.05.2022
After cruising to a 2-0 series lead, Phoenix were brought back to earth by a hard-hitting Dallas team to battled hard at home to level the series. The Suns will look to take control with a win in this critical game 5. Dallas showed a lot of heart and determination at home, led by their ... More

Miami Heat vs Philadephia 76ers 11.05.2022
With the series perfectly balanced at 2-2, Miami will be welcoming Philly back to the South Beach, keen to protect the homecourt. Philadelphia bounced back in style after dropping the opening two games of the series, thanks to the return of their MVP big man Joel Embiid. He hasn’t really gone off but his mere ... More

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies 10.05.2022
Golden State Warriors turned up the heat at the Chase Centre in game 3 to win it 142-112, that being the most points they have scored in the playoffs in 55 years. They got contributions from their stars and the bench as Otto Porter and rookie Jonathan Kuminga stepped up to the challenge Memphis started ... More

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 10.05.2022
After narrowly winning game 3, the Bucks will be seeking to take control of the series with a win in game 5. Celtics looked to be down and out in the third quarter of game three but a late rally in the 4th brought them to within one possession and a late scrambled basket that ... More

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 08.05.2022
Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks will be looking to keep this series alive when they take on Western Conference defending champions Phoenix Suns in game 4. The Mavericks have struggled to find their footing in this series with Luka putting up great numbers in losing efforts. Suns have been in full control with blow-out ... More

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies 08.05.2022
Golden State Warriors head back to the Chase Centre having stolen one game and they will be looking to input their imprint on this series in this critical game 3. They had a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead but they simply had no answers for Ja Morant’s heroics as he put Memphis on ... More

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 07.05.2022
NBA defending champions Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to take care of homecourt when they welcome the Celtics for game 3 of this series at the Fiserv Arena on Saturday. The Bucks won game 1 but couldn’t replicate that performance as Boston evened out the series. Celtics were happy to bounce back from the game ... More

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat 07.05.2022
Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to get back into this series after losing the opening two games at the South Beach. The Sixers played both games without star centre and MVP candidate Joel Embiid and he was sorely missed as they struggled to impose themselves in either of both games Miami did what they had ... More

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors 04.05.2022
In what is clearly the most intriguing matchup of the 2nd round in the West, Memphis dropped the opening game of the series in a nail-biting encounter. Warriors’ composure and experience saw them silence the hosts thanks to a Klay Thompson three-pointer in with less than a minute on the clock and a key defensive ... More

Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks 04.05.2022
Boston Celtics will be looking to even this series after dropping the opening game on their home floor as they failed to conjure the magic that saw them sweeping the Nets in the first round. The Celtics found the going tough with the Bucks’ defence keeping them out of the paint and limiting them to ... More

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers 03.05.2022
Miami Heat will be looking to take care of homecourt when they host Philadelphia 76ers in game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals. The Heat closed out Atlanta Hawks in clinical fashion as they put up a steady defensive clinic to win in 5 games Philadelphia looked to be cruising in their 1st round series ... More

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors 01.05.2022
Memphis closed out Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 in a whirlwind series that could have gone either way. The Wolves will be kicking themselves after twice choking double-digit 4th quarter leads in the series which ultimately proved fatal for them The Warriors, not used to starting series on the road, will have to bring the A-game here ... More

Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks 01.05.2022
Boston Celtics pulled up the shock result of the first round when they swept a much-fancied Brooklyn Nets team 4-0. They played terrific defence on both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and with those two neutralized, for the most part, the Nets had no answers for Boston’s due of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown who ... More

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies 30.04.2022
Minnesota Timberwolves yet again choked away a double-digit 4th quarter lead in this series as Memphis stormed back in the 4th quarter of Game 5 to win it and take control of the series. This same thing happened in game 2 and had they taken care of business on both occasions, they could well have ... More
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A Brief History of the NBA
For you to appreciate what you see now, it is prudent to take a little peek into the past. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league formed in the United States in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the National Basketball League (founded 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (founded 1946). In 1976 the NBA absorbed four teams from the American Basketball Association (ABA), which disbanded that year.
League growth and membership
By the time we got to the early 1980s, the NBA was plagued by financial challenges. There were low attendances, low TV ratings, and a lack of national appeal which meant the most teams (franchises) were making losses. Things however turned around with the appointment of David Stern, NBA commissioner from 1984, He revolutionized the sport and helped to turn it into an international entertainment company.
He engaged in aggressive marketing of NBA star players like Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird in the 80s, and, went a notch higher with Michael Jordan in the 90s. Other innovations ideas included league caps (limits) on player salaries, lucrative broadcast rights for network and cable television, and expanded All-Star Game festivities.
The NBA membership was divided into two conferences, each with three divisions. There were 30 teams, aligned as follows
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors
Central Division: Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards
Western Conference
Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs
Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz
Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
The top-ranking teams from each conference at the end of each season engage in a 7 game playoff series to determine the NBA champion.
The most dominant teams in NBA history include the Bill Russel led Boston Celtics from the 60s, the Lakers teams from the 80s and early 2000s, and of course the Michael Jordan Chicagoo Bulls from the 90s. In recent years, the Steph Curry Warriors team have dominated winning 3 titles in 5 years between 2015 and 2019.
NBA BETTING MARKETS
Moneyline
Moneyline betting is very straightforward and easy to understand, so it is the most common choice for novice bettors. It involves simply picking the winner of the game, regardless of the margin of victory. Each team is assigned a Moneyline, with the favorite having a small odds and the underdog having bigger odds
Handicap
The handicap bet is one of the more popular bet types when to comes to the NBA. We have strong and weak teams in the association. Bookmakers, therefore, use the handicap to even out the game from a punter’s perspective. The handicap basically represents the projected winning margin for the strong team or losing margin for the weak team – here you can find our handicap tips.
Totals (Over/Unders)
Betting on totals, also known as over/unders, involves picking whether the combined score of the game will go over or under a predetermined number set by bookmakers. Typically, NBA basketball has quite a bit of scoring compared to most other sports, even the college game. So the trend is mostly on the higher side.
Prop Betting
Prop bets are wagers on in-game events excluding the standard moneyline, run line, and total, which are the three most conventional and popular basketball bets out there. Many NBA props are centered around whether a specific player will reach a statistical milestone set by oddsmakers. There are also many team and game props to choose from as well.
NBA Futures Betting
This entails placing bets on markets that are long term in nature. These typically tend to have very good odds. Although most markets here are team-oriented, there are also future bets on players as well. Some common NBA Future Bets include:
- NBA Champion
- Eastern/Western Conference Winners
- Division Winners
- Team Win Totals
- To Make/Miss Playoffs
- Player Awards (MVP, Sixth Man, Scoring Champion, Rookie of the Year, etc)
Punters need to note that many of these future markets remain open even after the season has started and the odds would keep fluctuating depending on the performance of the team/player.
Live Betting
Live betting is available on most bookies for NBA games. With the growth of mobile betting, this has also grown in popularity. As the game progresses, bookies automatically update the odds for the various markets available inplay for that game. This allows punters to bet on it from start to finish.
What NBA tips do We offer?
From these bet types, our expert tipsters offer the following for our selected NBA tips released every Mondays and Thursdays:
- Moneyline
- Handicaps
- Totals (Over/Under)
- Player Specials (When Available Pre-Match)
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NBA ODDS
Many bookies offer NBA games for betting purposes. However, there are some bookies that usually go over and above to provide hundreds of betting markets (both pre-match and inplay) on the NBA games.
Based on our assessment of these bookies we recommend the following bookies for our NBA betting tips: 1xBet, 22Bet, Melbet and Bet365.
As explained before, the convenience of placing bets through the mobile app cannot be overated. Get more details on the best apps and how to download them from our review of the best betting apps in Africa