Basketball Betting Guide | Crazywin Sportsbook – Handicaps, Totals & More

Basketball Betting Basics

Basketball bets at Crazywin Sportsbook include overtime (OT) unless specified otherwise, such as in draw-no-bet markets. However, for playoff tiebreakers after regulation time, OT is excluded. This ensures fair settlements based on the final score, including any extra periods.​

Markets cover everything from simple match winners to detailed stats like rebounds and dunks, making basketball one of the most versatile sports for betting. Beginners can start with core options while experienced bettors explore quarter-specific or player props.

Core Markets: Result, Handicap, and Total

These foundational bets form the backbone of basketball wagering.

• Result (Moneyline): Predict the winner – Win 1 (Team 1), Win 2 (Team 2), or Draw (if offered). Includes OT unless noted.​

• Handicap: Adjust scores with points added/subtracted.

  • Positive (e.g., Handicap 2 (+5)): Add points to Team 2; they must win or draw after adjustment (draw refunds bet).

  • Negative (e.g., Handicap 1 (-5)): Subtract points from Team 1; they must win after adjustment (draw refunds).​

• Total (Over/Under): Bet if combined points exceed or fall below a line (e.g., Over 214). Exact total refunds the bet.
  

Halftime, Quarter, and Scoring Markets

Predict across periods for more precision. First half = Quarters 1-2; second half = Quarters 3-4.

• Half Time/Full Time: Double prediction (e.g., Win1/Win1: Team 1 leads at half and wins match). All nine combos available.​

• First Quarter/Match: Similar to above but for Q1 vs. full game.​

• Total Even/Odd: Final points even or odd.

• Start Throw the Ball: Which team wins the tip-off.

• First/Last Time Out: Which team calls first or last timeout (NBA allows 6 per game).​

Quarter and Half Performance Markets

• Highest Scoring Quarter: Pick Q1-Q4 or equal totals.

• Total Highest/Lowest Scoring Quarter: Over/Under points in the peak or lowest quarter.

• Highest Scoring Half: First or second half has more points.

• Equal Points in at Least 2 Quarters: Yes/No if totals match across any two quarters.

• Win in All Quarters / Both Halves: Yes/No for a team dominating every period.​

Advanced Stats and Prop Markets

Basketball offers deep player and team stats markets.

• Rebounds, Assists, Fouls, Turnovers, Blocks, Steals: Over/Under totals or handicap between teams.

• Points in Paint, Second Chance Points, Fast Break Points: Over/Under or team handicap.

• Total Dunks: Over/Under slam dunks in the game.

• Player Props: Double-Double (10+ in two of points/rebounds/assists/steals/blocks) or Triple-Double (three categories). Triple-Double auto-wins Double-Double bets.​

• Win and Match Total: Team win + Over/Under (e.g., Win1 and Under 214).

• Race to Points: Which team reaches X points first (e.g., Race to 10 in Q1).

• Lead Changes: Over/Under number of lead changes.

• Point Betting: Bet on a specific point (e.g., 47th point to Team 1).

Shooting props include first/last 2pt/3pt/free throw by team, and % success rates for 2s/3s/FTs.​

How to Place Basketball Bets at Crazywin

1. Log in and deposit – Fund your Crazywin account.

2. Find basketball – Go to Sports → Basketball for NBA, leagues, or live games.

3. Select market – Choose from result, handicap, totals, or props.

4. Add to slip – Click odds; enter stake.

5. Confirm bet – Review payout and place.

6. Track live – Follow scores, quarters, and stats in real-time.​

Quick Tips for Beginners

• Favorites often cover negative handicaps; underdogs shine with positives.

• High totals suit fast-paced games; check pace stats.

• Player props like Double-Doubles reward star analysis.

• OT boosts totals/spreads but quarters exclude it. Bet responsibly.