Basketball Betting Tips & Predictions

How We Prepare Our Basketball Predictions

No matter which sport or event you bet on, it’s important you take the time to research everything that can impact how an event might play out. Successful betting requires deep analysis and thorough research. This is what our basketball experts provide. We consider the latest statistics, recent player and team form along with finding the best value odds from different betting sites.

For our basketball tips, it’s vital we prepare using the factors above. Each tip we provide has been carefully considered, focusing on every detail that could impact a basketball game. In addition, we strive to increase our knowledge base, paying attention to the latest results and performances of teams competing across the globe.

Updated Statistics and Data

A major factor we analyse when developing our basketball predictions are the latest data and statistics of the teams and competitions our tips are based on. This helps to ensure the validity of our predictions. We consider all sorts of data, including points scored, rebounds, assists, 3-pointers and steals. This can help us work out how a player or a team is likely to perform in their next outing.

Once we have gathered this information, we can then build our basketball predictions.

Team and Player Performance

How a specific player or team has been performing in recent games can be a key indicator in how they might perform in their next fixture. We analyse recent fixtures, thinking about in particular how many points a player or team has scored, how many 3-pointers were netted, along with the number of blocks and steals made on average.

In addition, we also look at the importance of previous fixtures. For example, were they must-win games? This could determine how a player or team performs under pressure or when a win is vital for their aims for the season.

We also consider the importance of the fixture we’re providing basketball tips for. If one team needs to win to make the playoffs, for example, or to qualify for a tournament, this can help us with our predictions of who is more likely to win the game.

Odds Analysis and Value Bets

As we touched upon earlier, one of the most important aspects of successful betting is to find odds with value. Finding that edge over the bookmaker can help us maximise our potential profits. This is one of the major reasons why conducting thorough research is vital - spotting a bet that has a bigger chance of being successful than the bookmaker believes it has.

Most basketball betting sites in Malaysia offer a variety of betting markets on plenty of tournaments and competitions. Often, you can find better value in markets other than the Match Winner or Moneyline markets, such as Handicap or Total Points.

Expert Basketball Betting Team

Our basketball tipsters put a huge amount of time and effort into developing their predictions. Every aspect that has the potential to affect an outcome or events in a game is considered carefully. You can be sure that every tip you read on our pages has been thought out and researched thoroughly, giving our readers the best chance of success.

Main Tournaments and Leagues We Cover

Basketball is one of the most popular sports across the globe. As such, there are plenty of competitions and tournaments in a variety of countries that are hugely popular with viewers and bettors alike. Whatever your favourite basketball league is, we’re sure to have a prediction for it!

The main tournaments our experts cover include the following:

Major League Baseball Malaysia. The top basketball league in Malaysia, you’ll find tips and predictions for the latest fixtures throughout the season.

BCL Asia. The Basketball Champions League Asia features the best teams from across the continent. A popular tournament, our tipsters provide their predictions on BCL Asia regularly.

NBA. Arguably the most popular basketball league to bet on across the globe, the NBA is the premier basketball division in the USA. You’ll find lots of odds and markets on NBA action at almost every bookmaker in Malaysia.

Chinese Basketball Association. The CBA is one of the fastest growing basketball divisions in the world. This popularity has led to many operators offering a good range of odds and markets on fixtures in this league.

Euroleague. Considered by many to be Europe’s most popular basketball division, Euroleague features some of the best teams outside of (and even including) the NBA. The Eurocup is similarly popular.

Basketball Bundesliga. Top of the basketball pyramid in Germany, the Basketball Bundesliga is another division that is fast becoming one of the most popular in Europe and beyond.

Liga ACB. Spain’s premier basketball division, you’ll find Liga ACB odds at most bookmakers in Malaysia.

Lega Basket Serie A. The biggest domestic league in Italy, Lega Basket Serie A odds are found at plenty of Malaysia basketball betting sites.

Turkish Basketball Super Ligi. The Super Ligi in Turkey has grown massively in popularity in recent years. As such, you’ll find Super Ligi odds at the majority of betting sites.

WNBA. Women’s basketball is becoming ever more popular, particularly WNBA action. Odds, markets and even specific women’s basketball bonus offers can be found at Malaysian betting sites.

Bet Types and Markets in our Basketball Predictions

Basketball is popular with bettors for many reasons, with one of the major reasons being the range of bet types and betting markets available on individual games, as well as Outright bets. Most basketball sites in Malaysia offer a range of markets on games, giving bettors lots of opportunities to find value bets as well as adding variety to their betting.

Below, we’ve detailed the most popular markets, those that you’ll find at most operators as well as being the major markets our tipsters provide their expert predictions for.

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Match Winner Bets
The most simple way to bet on basketball is to bet on which team you think will win the game in question. Also known as Moneyline, this market can be available with or without Overtime.

Let’s say Johor Southern Tigers are playing Penang Sunrise Youngsters. You think Johor will win the game. You would then place a Game/Match Winner or Moneyline bet. If Johor Southern Tigers go on to win, you’ll win your bet.
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Handicap Bets
Handicap betting is incredibly popular in sports betting, none more so than in basketball betting. One of the reasons for its popularity is that this market can often provide greater betting value than other markets, in particular the Game Winner market.
A Handicap bet gives a hypothetical advantage or disadvantage to either team in a basketball game, thus potentially stretching the odds.
Let’s look at an example. Let’s say the New York Knicks are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. We believe the Cavaliers will win the game, but the Game Winner odds at 1.85 don’t present much value. What we might do is give the Cavaliers a hypothetical points disadvantage, such as -9.5. The odds have now increased to 3.5. For this bet to win, Cleveland must win by 10 or more points.
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Total Points Bets
Another common basketball betting market is Total Points. A Total Points bet gives you the opportunity to bet on how many points will be scored in a specific game, over or under a given amount.
Let’s say Olimpia Milano are playing Valencia Basket in the EuroLeague. If we’re expecting a high scoring game, we might want to bet on Over 173.5 points to be scored. For this bet to win, both teams must score a combined 174 points or more. Alternatively, we might decide to bet on Under 173.5. If 173 points or less are scored, we win our bet.
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Points Difference Bets
You’ll find Points Difference bets, or Margin of Victory, bets at most basketball betting sites in Malaysia. This market gives bettors the opportunity to bet on how many points will separate the teams come the end of the game.
This market is presented in bands, such as 5-10 points or 10-15 points. So, let’s say Orlando Magic are playing Miami Heat in the NBA. We think Magic will beat Miami by at least 10 points. We might decide to place a Points Difference bet of Magic to win by 10-15 points. Again, this market can often present greater betting value than a standard Game Winner bet.
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Live Betting
Basketball can be very end-to-end and incredibly fast paced, making the sport an exciting one to bet on in-play. As with all live betting, it’s important you follow the action as closely as possible as the game is played. This can help you predict what might happen successfully, and therefore spot where betting value may lie.
In-play betting can also be a good way to cover your pre-game bets.

How to Make Basketball Predictions

As with all sports, it can be difficult to predict basketball games and the events that might take place in a particular fixture. In order to give yourself the best chance of making successful basketball predictions, there’s a few aspects you should consider.

1st.

Focus on one division. The more you know about a particular league or division, the better your chances of betting successfully. If you can increase your knowledge of a division and the teams within it, you’ll have a great chance of finding value bets. Of course, you can bet on different tournaments, but ensure your knowledge base is up to scratch.

2nd.

Keep up to date with the latest news. Read the latest basketball news, find information about player injuries, any issues a team might be having - every detail can have a major impact on how the next fixture might play out.

3rd.

Consider team form. While a specific team might possess some top quality players, that doesn’t always mean they’ll win a game of basketball. Look at how the team have been performing in recent weeks, how many games they’ve won or lost and how many points they’ve scored or conceded on average.

4th.

Think about different markets. While standard markets can provide value, very often you’ll find greater value in more niche bet types. For example, if both teams tend to start games quickly and get points on the board, you might think about placing a Highest Scoring Quarter bet. If you expect one team to dominate a fixture, you might consider a To Win Both Halves wager.

Our Recommended Bookmakers for Basketball Betting

As we’ve seen in our basketball predictions page, there are a huge range of betting sites in Malaysia that offer basketball odds and markets on tournaments taking place across the globe. When we evaluate a bookmaker, we look for competitive odds, variety of markets and live betting options as well as an excellent overall user experience.

Our top choices for basketball betting in Malaysia all incorporate the above factors and more.

Ivibet. One of the newest betting sites to hit Malaysia, Ivibet offer odds and markets on a huge range of basketball tournaments. Customers here can bet on basketball events taking place in over 40 different countries, along with International games.

1xBet. A hugely popular site in Malaysia and beyond, 1xBet are a great choice of basketball betting site. They offer odds on a vast range of basketball competitions, have an extensive in-play betting facility and can even offer live streams of selected events.

BK8. You’ll be hard pushed to find an operator that offers more odds and markets on basketball tournaments than BK8. This is especially true when it comes to basketball competitions in Asia, with a variety of domestic competitions covered.

888Starz. A favourite amongst bettors in Malaysia, 888Starz offer an excellent all-round basketball betting service. In addition to their basketball odds and markets, 888Starz also provide some fantastic new and existing customer promotions.

FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions

💡 Can I bet on basketball in Malaysia?

Yes, most betting sites in Malaysia offer odds and markets on basketball games taking place across the globe. You can find our top recommendations above.

💡 How can I be more successful in basketball betting?

To give yourself the best chance of success, it’s important to conduct your research thoroughly. No matter which fixture you’re betting on, take the time to analyse every detail that can have an impact on how a game might play out.

💡 Should I pay more attention to team stats or player stats?

Both are just as important as the other. Sometimes, a player might perform well but still end up on the losing side. Similarly, a team might win a game despite below-par performances from their best players. As we touched upon earlier, every detail should be considered carefully.