Basketball Betting in Ireland

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Although basketball is not the national sport in Ireland, many avid fans enjoy following the big games and placing bets on them. If you’re interested in pre-match or live sports betting on basketball, the Betiton sportsbook is the best basket ball betting site for all punters.

Betiton Ireland offers comprehensive coverage of all major basketball leagues and competitions, even college basketball betting markets. If you’d like to know more about online basketball betting and get the best betting tips to increase your odds of success, keep reading our guide to get all the information you need to get started.

Basketball Betting Odds

Betting odds, like 3 x 3 basketball betting odds, are the numerical representations of the probability for each possible outcome in a basketball game. Whether it’s the winning team or how many points a player will score, a bookmaker provides these odds so you can place your bets.

Besides indicating the likelihood of a result, basketball betting odds also tell you how much you can win, based on your bet amount, if your prediction is correct.

Like most Irish virtual basketball betting sites, Betiton uses the fractional odds format to make it easy for our members to interpret the odds correctly and calculate their potential payouts. However, if you prefer to view odds in the decimal or American format, you can change it from the settings at the top of the page.

Bet on Basketball Biggest Competitions

🏀 Basketball Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ NBA	Various	October 2024 – June 2025
✔️ FIBA Basketball World Cup	Qatar	27th August – 12th September 2027
✔️ Olympic Basketball Tournament	France	27th July – 11th August 2024
✔️ EuroLeague	Germany (Final Four Game)	5th October 2023 – 26th May 2024
✔️ NCAA College Basketball	Various	TBA (2024/25)
✔️ NBL	Various	TBA
✔️ Basketball Bundesliga	Germany	27th September 2023 – 17th June 2024
✔️ British Basketball League	England & Scotland	14th September 2023 – 19th May 2024
✔️ LKL	Lithuania	TBA (2024/25)
✔️ Lega Basket Serie A	Italy	30th September 2023 – June 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the highest level of professional basketball in the United States. It’s also considered the premier men’s basketball league in the world, originally founded in 1946 in New York. The NBA consists of 30 teams, producing some of the world’s most iconic players, like Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

FIBA Basketball World Cup

The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball competition contested between the national teams of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) members. Basketball World Cup betting is the most popular type of basketball betting, especially because the World Cup is only held every four years. The United States and Yugoslavia each won the World Cup five times.

Olympic Basketball Tournament

Basketball has been a popular part of the Summer Olympic Games since it was officially included in the programme in 1936. Women’s basketball made its Olympic debut 40 years later, in 1976. FIBA organises the Olympic qualifying tournaments for both men’s and women’s teams. The United States has also always been the most successful in the Olympics.

EuroLeague Basketball Betting

The basketball EuroLeague, also called the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, is the premier men’s basketball club competition in Europe. The league was founded in 1957 and consists of 18 teams. The EuroLeague previously followed a tournament format before switching to a league system in the 2016/17 season. Real Madrid is the most successful country with 11 titles.

NCAA College Basketball Betting Odds

College basketball betting is another popular way for Irish basketball fans to bet on basketball. Like college football, betting on college basketball means betting on the top college or university teams in the US. The NCAA is the highest-level college basketball league, and it’s split into three divisions (Division I, Division II, and Division III).

National Basketball League (NBL) 

The National Basketball League (NBL) was a professional men’s basketball league in the United States. It was founded in 1937 and consisted of 38 teams. When it was still active, it held 12 seasons. In 1949, the NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) to form the NBA.

Basketball Bundesliga

The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) is Germany’s top-tier professional basketball league. It was founded over 50 years ago in 1966 and consists of 18 teams. The BBL consists of a league stage followed by the playoffs before the final round. The most successful BBL team with 14 championships is Bayer Giants Leverkusen.

British Basketball League

The British Basketball League (BBL) is the official men’s professional basketball league in the UK. The league was founded in 1987, and a competition is held annually, contested by 10 teams from the UK and Scotland. The current champions are the London Lions, who are on their third title, while the most successful team is the Newcastle Eagles.

LKL

The LKL is the Lithuanian Basketball League (Lietuvos krepšinio lyga), the premier men’s club basketball league in the country. It was founded in 1933, making it one of the world’s oldest professional club basketball leagues. It consists of 12 teams competing in a quadruple round-robin format, with the top eight clubs advancing to the playoffs. Žalgiris is the top LKL club, winning a record 24 times.

Lega Basket Serie A

The Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) is an Italian professional basketball league and one of the oldest club leagues in basketball. It was founded over a century ago, in 1920, and organised by Lega Basket. The LBA consists of 16 teams, and it is played following official FIBA rules. Olimpia Milano is the most successful team, with 30 championship titles.

Basketball Betting Markets

If you’re new to basketball betting, you might think it simply involves predicting which team will win a game or competition. While that’s the most popular way of betting on this sport, basketball sport betting markets offer a lot more variety than that. Like many other sports you can bet on at Betiton Ireland, you’ll find various bet types you can place on our platform.

Below, we analyse the most popular basketball bets.

• Moneyline betting – Basketball betting lines, or moneyline betting, is the simplest way to bet on a basketball game because it involves choosing the team you think will win outright.
• Handicap betting – Handicap basketball betting is a more complex bet type in which the bookmaker levels the playing field between two teams by assigning the favourite team a virtual deficit and giving the underdog a virtual advantage.
• Over/Under betting – Over under betting on basketball is an example of totals betting where you can bet on the score being lower or higher than the specific number set by the bookmaker.
• First to X points betting – This is a type of prop betting in basketball in which you try to predict which team will reach a specific number of points first.

How to Bet on Basketball at Betiton Ireland?

Betting on basketball at Betiton Ireland is easy once you’ve completed our quick registration process. Once you’re an official Betiton member and have your real money account, you can follow the easy step-by-step guide below to place your bets on any basketball event.

1. Log in to your Betiton Sports account.
2. Find the basketball category in the sports list on the left.
3. Choose the country and event you want to bet on.
4. Add your selections to your betslip. You can place single bets or combine certain bets.
5. Enter your stake and submit the betslip.

Betiton may not accept bets from certain countries due to regulatory reasons. Geo-IP technology is used to determine the customers’ correct location and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Live Basketball Betting

For many punters, basketball betting live adds extra excitement to watching the game. With real-time odds and constantly changing dynamics, it’s an interesting way to engage with the game and make more informed betting decisions. As the game unfolds, you’ll need to make quick decisions based on your observations of the game as the action unfolds.    

Live basketball betting is an exciting way to bet on basketball during game play, but it’s important not to get caught up in that excitement and avoid impulsive decisions, such as placing a large, risky bet in the last few minutes of a game. Remember to stick to your strategy and follow the limits you’ve set for yourself.

Betiton Ireland Basketball Betting Offers

Although there aren’t any basketball betting promotions or offers at Betiton at the moment, there are other betting offers you can benefit from as a Betiton member. Additionally, our current offers are subject to change at any time, so you can check our promotions page for the latest ones.

If you’re a new member, you can claim a €10 Free Bet when creating your account and wagering a minimum of €15 on any sports with minimum odds of 2.00. The offer is subject to other applicable terms and conditions, which we encourage you to read before depositing or claiming the Free Bet.

Best Basketball Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

Betting on basketball accurately requires extensive knowledge of basketball rules, the teams, the best players, and so on. However, placing a successful bet on basketball requires more than knowledge and research; it’s often a matter of luck. The results frequently vary from the predictions, and players don’t always perform as they’re predicted.

With that said, we’re sharing our best basketball and NBA basketball betting tips to provide some useful pointers and help you avoid common mistakes.

1. Keep an eye on the latest news, particularly injury reports and team changes.
2. Place your bets early to take advantage of competitive odds. Pre-match betting odds are available for big competitions and games months in advance.
3. Consider live basketball betting in addition to pre-match betting. While early betting can give you a competitive advantage, live basketball offers different advantages. Remember that in-game odds fluctuate rapidly, and you might be able to take advantage of that while watching the game.
4. Ensure you understand the odds and the format your favourite bookie uses. This is especially important if you’re new to sports betting because you won’t be able to make informed betting decisions without understanding how to interpret betting odds correctly.
5. Follow expert analysis, tips, and predictions. Consider expert analysis and forecasts from reliable sources to gain insights for your upcoming bets.
6. Manage your bankroll properly. Set a budget for basketball betting and stick to it no matter the result.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact our customer service team.

What Is 3 x 3 Basketball Betting?

3×3 basketball betting refers to wagering on the outcome of a 3-on-3 basketball game, a fairly new but popular way of playing basketball. As the name indicates, 3×3 basketball is played between two teams of three players. Unlike the traditional 5-on-5 basketball, this game version is played on a half-court with only one hoop.

3×3 basketball betting markets include various bet types, many of which are similar to the traditional basketball betting markets described earlier in this guide. For example, you can bet on the outright winner of a game, the total points scored, and various bets on an individual player’s performance. 3 x 3 basketball betting offers multiple options, making it as interesting to bet on as regular or traditional basketball.

Other Sports Categories to Bet on at Betiton Ireland

If you are interested in betting on various sports, Betiton is the right platform for you. With over 40 sports categories and thousands of live events you can place your bets on at any time, you can find something you’re interested in at Betiton.

Besides popular sports like basketball, football, cricket, golf, and volleyball, you can also bet on many other sports, such as winter sports, MMA, esports, handball, futsal, Formula 1, snooker, surfing, chess, and pesäpallo.

Responsible Gambling

When engaging in college basketball sports betting, other sports betting, or playing at our online casino, we strongly encourage you to follow our responsible gambling tips and use the tools available. This means limiting the time and money you spend on betting by using the limits in your account to avoid the temptation of excessive gambling. Remember that sports betting and other forms of gambling are means of entertainment, not a source of income.

Taking regular breaks from gambling activities is also important, as is taking a self-assessment to assess your gambling habits. If you have any questions about responsible gambling or need support, you can contact our Customer Support team or any of the professional support groups listed on our responsible gambling page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basketball Betting