With all basketball games, we must consult the rulebook, the same rulebook that says traveling is illegal, which the average basketball chooses to ignore. Of course, with sportsbook gambling, you cannot be so cavalier with the rules and SportBet gives us the laws for all kinds of basketball bets.

SportBet Straight Internet Sportsbook Bets

SportBet straight basketball bets (side): When wagering on LOS ANGELES, you must win by at least 5 points to win your wager. When wagering on DALLAS, you cannot lose by more than 4 points to win the bet. If the line was exactly -5 and Los Angeles wins by exactly 5 points, then the bet is a "push" and stake or money is returned to your account (total): When sportsbook betting on the total score of a game, you must take the OVER or the UNDER. Regardless of the outcome, the combined score of the two teams will determine if you win or lose your bet. Remember, overtime will always count for the 2nd half and full game wagers. If you bet Dallas to go OVER 201 and the final score is 112-89, your bet is a “push” and the money will be returned to your account.

SportBet Money Line and Future Sportsbook Bets

When wagering on the money line, you must win the game straight up in order to win your bet. Wagering on Los Angeles -210 means you must risk $210 to win $100. It does not matter by how many points LA wins, just that they win. Wagering on DALLAS +180, you stake $100 to win $180. Again, in this case, Dallas just needs to win straight up.

In the event of a postponement or delay, NBA games are considered final after 43 minutes of play. For the NCAA, it’s official at 35. For future wagers on your SportBet internet sportsbook, such as; to win any championship or any division, are graded as soon as the season or tournament is over.

SportBet Rules for Sportsbook Basketball Parlays

Over the internet, you can parlay up to 15 basketball teams. Each parlay has a specific payout. Maximum parlay payouts are 75K. Bets that exceed these limits, will not be honored and will be limited to the specs listed above. Note: Any duplication of a particular bet, if it exceeds the maximum payout, the wager is not honored.

SportBet Online Sportsbook Teaser Rules

In case of no action or a tie in a Teaser, it reverts to a lower number (i.e., a 4 team teaser with one tie and three wins will revert to a three team teaser, with its corresponding pay-out). The exception will be the two team teaser in the event of a win and a tie it will be graded as a push. Any loss will make the teaser a loser. Over the internet, Teasers are limited to 6 teams and also to a specific payout. For monster teasers on your SportBet sportsbook, a two team teaser with a tie and a win or a no action and a win is considered a push and your wager amount is refunded to yourSportBet account.

Note: Teasers are restricted to full-game bets only. Half-time and Quarter bets are not allowed for teasers.

SportBet Buying Points and Player Matchup Sportsbook Rules

Points can be bought in basketball for the complete game only. They can be bought on the sides and the totals. When you buy points the spread will change to your advantage but will increase the amount you have to risk in order to win the bet. Player vs. Player Game Match-Ups: Both players must play in order to have action. All props will be graded 2-4 hours after the event is completed.