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Even if it happens once every year, seeing an over/under for a basketball game above 300 points is still a shock.
The NBA will have its All-Star Game on Sunday after some griping. BetMGM doesn't believe that the lack of excitement from some of the players will affect the offense.
The over/under for the game is 308.5. That line opened at 307.5 but was immediately bet up. That's not even the highest total ever for the NBA All-Star Game — it was as high as 315 in 2019 — but up a little bit from 305.5 last year. You've seen the NBA All-Star Game. No number for the total seems high enough.
Along with the other early odds from BetMGM on the NBA All-Star Game, the book must believe that LeBron James is better at picking a team than Kevin Durant.
LeBron James' team is favored
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Team LeBron opened as a 3.5-point favorite over Team Durant for Sunday's All-Star Game.
Setting a line for a game like this has its challenges.
'Team LeBron is loaded with talent, which is why we opened them as 3.5-point favorites, but it is an All-Star game so anything can happen,' BetMGM sports trader Christian Cipollini said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was James' first pick. James also picked guards Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić as well as center Nikola Jokić. That's a ridiculous team.
Durant kept the peace and picked Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving with his first pick. The rest of the starting lineup is filled out by center Joel Embiid, forwards Kawhi Leonard and Jayson Tatum and guard Bradley Beal.
While All-Star Games are toss-ups, there's a reason Team LeBron is favored. That looks like the much better team on paper.
© Provided by Yahoo! Sports LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is looking to win another NBA All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)Odds for 3-point, dunk contest
BetMGM offered odds on the skills competition, 3-point contest and dunk contest as well.
Chris Paul is the favorite to win the skills competition at +230, followed closely by Dončić at +250. Curry is the 3-point favorite at +200. Zach LaVine is next at +400 and Devin Booker is +450. There are only three competitors for the dunk contest: Knicks rookie Obi Toppin is the favorite at +150, Anfernee Simons of the Trail Blazers is +175 and Cassius Stanley of the Pacers is +200.
'We opened Steph Curry, Chris Paul and Obi Toppin as favorites to win their respective contests and anticipate solid action on each to win,' Cipollini said.
The All-Star Game will be different this year, of course, due to COVID-19. But the one familiar thing should be a lot of baskets from both teams.
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The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to attract bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
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On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as �vig� or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called �juice� and it�s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $91.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state of Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NBA bets.
Another number that�s posted on the NBA Las Vegas is the total or �over/under� for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
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All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NBA Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NBA Open Line
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One of the best features on the NBA Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you�re betting on the NBA or any other sport, it�s a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NBA Line
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The VegasInsider.com Consensus NBA Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a �Median Line� since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
Betting on NBA Games
Where can I bet on NBA games?
There are several legal sportsbook options in the United States. Visit our sportsbook directory to find online sportsbooks where you can bet on the NBA.
Who are the experts picking to win?
Our experts offer picks on all the big NBA games. Check out our 2020 NBA Playoff Predictions or our NBA game picks to see what our handicappers are saying.
What type of bets can I make on NBA games?
Betting the point spread, straight up winner, and over/under point total are the three popular NBA bets. Sportsbooks also first half lines, live betting, and other betting angles.
Who's the favorite to win the NBA Championship?
For odds on where teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, check out our NBA Futures page.
BetMGM offered odds on the skills competition, 3-point contest and dunk contest as well.
Chris Paul is the favorite to win the skills competition at +230, followed closely by Dončić at +250. Curry is the 3-point favorite at +200. Zach LaVine is next at +400 and Devin Booker is +450. There are only three competitors for the dunk contest: Knicks rookie Obi Toppin is the favorite at +150, Anfernee Simons of the Trail Blazers is +175 and Cassius Stanley of the Pacers is +200.
'We opened Steph Curry, Chris Paul and Obi Toppin as favorites to win their respective contests and anticipate solid action on each to win,' Cipollini said.
The All-Star Game will be different this year, of course, due to COVID-19. But the one familiar thing should be a lot of baskets from both teams.
More from Yahoo Sports:
- Where to Bet:
How to read NBA Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to attract bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
Nba Players Over Under Betting Nfl
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as �vig� or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called �juice� and it�s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $91.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state of Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NBA bets.
Another number that�s posted on the NBA Las Vegas is the total or �over/under� for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
Nba Players Over Under Betting Picks
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NBA Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NBA Open Line
Nba Players Over Under Betting Lines
One of the best features on the NBA Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you�re betting on the NBA or any other sport, it�s a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NBA Line
Nba Players Over Under Betting Against
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NBA Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a �Median Line� since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
Betting on NBA Games
Where can I bet on NBA games?
There are several legal sportsbook options in the United States. Visit our sportsbook directory to find online sportsbooks where you can bet on the NBA.
Who are the experts picking to win?
Our experts offer picks on all the big NBA games. Check out our 2020 NBA Playoff Predictions or our NBA game picks to see what our handicappers are saying.
What type of bets can I make on NBA games?
Betting the point spread, straight up winner, and over/under point total are the three popular NBA bets. Sportsbooks also first half lines, live betting, and other betting angles.
Who's the favorite to win the NBA Championship?
For odds on where teams will finish in the NBA Playoffs, check out our NBA Futures page.
Can you place parlay bets on NBA games?
Most sportsbooks will allow you to parlay your baskteball bets, meaning you can bet on multiple odds and win a bigger payout if they all win. Check out our parlay calculator to see what your payout will be.
