Sports odds and lines

We cover ~5,000 games! 1,280 NBA games, 2430 MLB games and 272 NFL games! We also cover every pre-season game and playoff games. We analyze millions of in-game and off-field events which can affect your bet slip.

The matchup betting cards pack all the information and betting lines you need for each and every matchup across the NFL, MLB and NBA leagues (more leagues coming very soon). As we are bet basics and our goal is to help newbies improve their betting knowledge and winning margins, we add small tips next to each line. For example; +260 means you need to BET $100 ON THIS TEAM TO GET $360. This small explanations are there to assist any bettor, even veteran ones, who find it difficult to calculate American odds. But we have more - our data analysts reviewed dozens of betting experts to find data points that will help you make smarter decisions. Next to each bet you can click on the expert tip. These betting tips are built on game averages, past performance, line and money movements. If Patrick Mahomes will be missing the next KC game, you will probably want to know it, right? That's what the tips are for. More info to improve your margins. If you're after more info for the matchup you're after, simply click on 'Go to Game' and you will get more stats, in-depth matchup review, rosters, lineups news and more.

Yes, each matchup card has 3 betting options - Moneyline, Totals or Spread. We highlight the best spreads by gathering all lines from top sportsbooks.

Comparing odds is just like comparing mortgage rates or credit card rates - you should be comparing in order to improve your margins. You are risking your hard earned cash, so the returns are important. Looking at one sportsbook odds will not show you the complete picture. Bet Basics analyzes 30 sportsbooks and their odds, so when you look for a bet - always look at bet basics first.

You've come to the right place! Bet Basics was built to help anyone looking to make their first steps in online gambling. We have free betting tips next to each bet, we'll even explain any spread. We want you to make 100% informed decisions. Make sure you visit our free bet tips to find even more simplified information to help you decide how and where to bet. Lastly - you must be of legal age and reside in a legal state to bet for real money online..

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