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Traveling is a basketball violation that does not count as a personal or technical foul. It occurs when a player takes too many steps while in possession of the ball without dribbling. Dribbling allows players to move freely with the ball. Any other movement with the ball will likely result in a traveling violation. How […]
+1000 are sports betting odds in the American odds format, which largely revolves around $100 stakes. Odds of +1000 indicate you would win $1,000 if you place a $100 bet and the bet is successful. This is an implied win probability of 9.09%. You can find out more about +1000 odds and where you are […]
What does ISO mean in basketball? ISO is a strategic play that involves one player taking control of the ball as their teammates back off. This draws defenders away, thus opening up space for the player leading the ISO. It usually sees them going one-on-one with a defender. Learn more about how to pull off […]
The NBA playoffs work essentially as an elimination tournament. Each match-up consists of a best-of-seven game series. The winner of four out of seven of the games proceeds to the next round while the loser is eliminated. Teams are separated by conference until only one from the Western Conference and one from the Eastern Conference […]
In this article we discuss the ins and outs of betting on the March Madness first round. We’ll also also provide valuable insights into which sportsbooks are currently the cream of the crop when it comes to basketball, tailored to your specific NCAA betting needs. We delve into everything these sportsbooks have to offer, including […]
What is the NBA Play-In Tournament? The NBA Play-In Tournament is a competition that features the seventh to tenth-placed teams in each conference. The aim is to determine the final four spots in the NBA playoffs (two per conference). It usually starts within days of the culmination of the NBA regular season. There are eight […]
How long are NBA games? There are officially 48 minutes of playing time. However, the average game length can be over two and a half hours from start to finish. There are a few reasons why a game might go on so long. These include timeouts, halftime breaks, potential overtime periods, and the possibility of […]
How many games are in an NBA season?’ is a more complex question to answer than it would initially appear. Every team plays 82 games in the regular season. There are 30 teams in total, so there are at least 1,230 individual matches. However, the ultimate winner will have played at least 16 more games […]
A triple double in basketball is related to measuring player performance. A triple-double is achieved when a player records 10 or more points in three of five statistical categories. The categories are points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. If a player achieves a triple-double they most likely stood out as one of the best players […]
What does alt points mean? Alt points are when you can place spread and over/under bets without using the markers set by online sportsbooks. This can result in a greater chance of winning bets. We will look at how to find alt lines, why sportsbooks offer them, and the advantages of using alternative total lines. […]