Not a casual fan but want to participate in sportsbetting

[bittraffic]

Just follow the NBA threads out there since they are the ones where users are updated about the issues on NBA.

If I were to bet on NBA I will just choose teams that are on top of its rank. Base on standing they are Celtics, Pacers and Bucks. GSW seem to be in decline, is this correct?

[adultcrypto]

You don't have the knowledge and also don't want to bet based on the odds still want to bet on it then just choose the team by flipping a coin or something like that.

You are suggesting rhe real gambling here and that is the height of risk. No knowledge,  no experience, no data analysis... just purely base on luck? This is never sustainable and will most likely lead to frustration.  He might be lucky few times but when serious of losses pile up, he might be depressed.

There is no other way in my opinion unless you have having necessary knowledge about the game that you are going to bet. If you don't have the knowledge of a sport then my suggestion will be don't bet on it and just choose the casino game so that you will at least get the game experience as well as the results totally depends on your luck.

This is more like it; focus your energy on what you have knowledge of. NBA is a very technical sports that requires good knowledge of the players as well the team to be able to make informed choices. A lot of factors comes into place when predicting the outcome of the match; these are not things you leave to luck.

[electronicash]

You don't have the knowledge and also don't want to bet based on the odds still want to bet on it then just choose the team by flipping a coin or something like that.

You are suggesting rhe real gambling here and that is the height of risk. No knowledge,  no experience, no data analysis... just purely base on luck? This is never sustainable and will most likely lead to frustration.  He might be lucky few times but when serious of losses pile up, he might be depressed.

There is no other way in my opinion unless you have having necessary knowledge about the game that you are going to bet. If you don't have the knowledge of a sport then my suggestion will be don't bet on it and just choose the casino game so that you will at least get the game experience as well as the results totally depends on your luck.

This is more like it; focus your energy on what you have knowledge of. NBA is a very technical sports that requires good knowledge of the players as well the team to be able to make informed choices. A lot of factors comes into place when predicting the outcome of the match; these are not things you leave to luck.

i'm used to bet on other sports like the combat sports but this easy because we can easily access the stats of the athletes and we can reply over and over their fight that only last few minutes. basketball takes hours.

the difference is that UFC events are only on saturdays while NBA as season just started matches are frequent, therefore more bets to do and all its needed is to win more bets.

i actually followed some users who shares their slip but they dont do it all the time. 😬

[swogerino]

once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

So you know that you cannot rely on odds only and you also know that you need to do a lot of research about many other facets of a certain game,like players condition,team injuries and other factors but you don't wanna do it?

If you don't do your own research it is a bit difficult to come out as winner from the sport bets including NBA which for me is very difficult to win money lines bets and would be better the Asian handicap or Over/Under bets,they seem to be more easy to catch.Whatever the case without doing your own research you won't go far in sport betting no matter what sports you bet on.

The threads here won't help much too as they are based on personal user opinions but you can gain some insights from all the opinions there to use as your data.

[Z390]

Having knowledge about the team will increase your chance of winning, you will know which team is actually performing the best and the less, there is no way around this, it's either you go with the odds or you do your own research on the teams, there is no other way, I still prefer doing research on the team and watching their past (not too old) matches to at least have some ideas.

Either NBA or Football matches, these two requires you having some knowledge about the teams and their past performance, you need some good analysis before you place your bet on them, I do understand strong team's do lose matches at times but you are going to be ahead of those who blindly place bets on sports.

Before I started placing bets on football matches I was never a fan, I add to start watching those matches and I get used to it fast thanks to few friends who are a big fan of various football clubs, it is so much fun when a match is upcoming and it includes two big football clubs, the excitement, I am still not a fan of NBA but since you are familiar with the game already why not get used to it? Watch their matches and understand what's going on in the sport, it's an advantage for you.

[stadus]

I firmly believe that being both a fan and a gambler is the key to truly enjoying sports betting. To experience the real entertain, it's important to analyze the games on your own. Don't solely rely on tipsters; instead, use a variety of resources, including those outside the forum. Stay updated on player information including injuries as this can be a huge factor that dictates the game's outcome.

You can use this website that I'm using https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/trends/ou_trends/

They have all the details necessary for sports handicapping job.

[knowngunman]

once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

If I may ask, why not bet on the game you have knowledge of? You know betting is not just about winning money, it's also about having fun and enjoying the game. The more you know about the sport and the players, the more enjoyable it will be to watch and bet on the games. Sports betting is definitely a complex activity that requires more than just following the odds. You need to understand the sport and the players involved as well as the team dynamics and strategy.

Since you have no knowledge and you don't want to follow the odds, I would advise you to use software that provides sports data and analysis. There are a few different programs available such as the sports Forecaster that can help you make sense of the data and find patterns that could help you make better bets. You can also join online forums and discussion boards to chat with other sports fans and bettors. But remember, I would advise you to stick to what you know how to do best or take your time to learn more about what you want to venture into.

[ethereumhunter]

It's difficult if you can't gather more information about the team you will bet on in sports betting because that's the only thing that can provide information about which team has a better chance of winning than the opposing team. Indeed, it takes time to get valid sources of information, but it is still worth doing, especially if you want to try betting on sports betting.

So without doing research, you are still relying on chance, which will not be able to provide greater winning results than if you did research. Or you can subscribe to a group that shares betting signals, but that doesn't guarantee that you can get good betting signals and what's worse is that you could get a scam.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

Im not really sure you can have you cake and eat it too
If you dont just want to go with the odds, im guessing the way to do it would be to sign up to a sports "news" channel/telegram that posts updates for teams. And then make bets when you see that some good playes are going to miss the match. Another option is just to look at previous matches between the two and include home field or not.
An option, even tho not reccomended, would be to just follow someone elses picks.

A better or correct way to say it is, you can't eat your cake and have at the same time.

With that been said, I would say that, there is actually no other way around this, other than the op must start giving time to watch and follow the sports games itself, that is, he must gain first hand information of all NBA matches and the outcomes.

Personally, I wil not recommend that he look at past games between the same teams, most especially if the match is dated way back,  this is because some teams must have improved since their last game, while some also must have drawn back in performance since their last game.
So just pay good attention to the team, the players, discover their strengths and weaknesses, this can help to know which team to bet on anytime there is a match being played.

[danherbias07]

You can tail someone from here if you like. NBA 2023-2024 betting
It's not like anyone is mandating you to share your picks but you could do that too if you feel like you want to share your bet or flex your win from the tailed bet of a member.
I do tail some bets of the members who share their picks there and then I have also my own analysis just to see if we both have the same choices. That thread had been running for a long time and I can tell you that most members there know what they are doing but do not expect that it will always go their way. NBA can sometimes be unpredictable especially this season where the superstar players got scrambled in different teams. Give it 10 to 20 games and it's going to be easier to choose which team will win, the handicap will be the only problem after that.

[Peanutswar]

once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

Actually, you must need to invest knowledge with the game, and also with the current status of the team and the players because if you dont know this and become dependent on other people seems like you are just letting other people make a bet on your money, instead its good to analyze the teams and players too so you can decide in your own. There are a lot of live stats and players' stats in the internet that you can use, like playing an NBA2k. If you dont have time some gamblers are just trying to depends on the odds and other peoples opinion.

[Natsuu]

Since you're a laid-back NBA fan interested in betting without getting into the odds, just keep your bets simple, go for basic options like picking the winning team and listen to trustworthy tips from friends or reliable sources like news. Catch a game occasionally to get a vibe for the teams and understand the fundamental betting terms. Most players set a budget you're comfortable with and don't let the thrill of betting overshadow the enjoyment of the game. It's all about having a good time without the stress. Just take it easy

[AbuBhakar]

once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

The only way to have a decent analysis skills is by watching all the games until you become familiarize on all the team. Statistics is what gives you an advantage on sportsbook and this what bookmaker using to calculate their odds.

There’s no better way to become good on sportbetting aside from having a data and use it to your advantage. Sometimes sportsbook odds have an error which you can have benefits on it once you knew the stats and the supposed to be right odds for that match.

[inthelongrun]

If you want to enter sports betting then make sure it is your favorite sport. If you are an avid fan of the NBA then it won't be hard for you to follow the teams and players unless you are very busy with your life that you do not have enough time to do extra research. It is hard to win bets if you are just rooting for luck. But you can place very small bets to satisfy your sports betting craving.

At the moment, I cannot watch many games in a day unlike before. Aside from selecting only the games I like to watch which also depends on my availability, I always take a look at the daily results and NBA standing. This way I am familiar with all the 30 teams in general. If we only have limited time then we can focus on 1 or 2 or more teams.

Before starting my bets, I do some simple tasks;
1. I have to know who's home and on the road. I forgot the figures but home teams have a higher winning percentage unless it is a rebuilding team against a playoff team.

2. I have to know if any of the teams played yesterday because it is a big disadvantage especially if they traveled. Be familiar with the map of the US and Toronto which is in Canada. It takes more or less 5 hours by plane from the east coast to the west coast not including the land travel by team bus.

3. Check also if any of the teams are having a winning or losing streaks. Because at times momentum matters too.

4. And last, check the injury reports.

[electronicash]

If you want to enter sports betting then make sure it is your favorite sport. If you are an avid fan of the NBA then it won't be hard for you to follow the teams and players unless you are very busy with your life that you do not have enough time to do extra research. It is hard to win bets if you are just rooting for luck. But you can place very small bets to satisfy your sports betting craving.

At the moment, I cannot watch many games in a day unlike before. Aside from selecting only the games I like to watch which also depends on my availability, I always take a look at the daily results and NBA standing. This way I am familiar with all the 30 teams in general. If we only have limited time then we can focus on 1 or 2 or more teams.

Before starting my bets, I do some simple tasks;
1. I have to know who's home and on the road. I forgot the figures but home teams have a higher winning percentage unless it is a rebuilding team against a playoff team.

2. I have to know if any of the teams played yesterday because it is a big disadvantage especially if they traveled. Be familiar with the map of the US and Toronto which is in Canada. It takes more or less 5 hours by plane from the east coast to the west coast not including the land travel by team bus.

3. Check also if any of the teams are having a winning or losing streaks. Because at times momentum matters too.

4. And last, check the injury reports.

those are good points. i have been looking into my NBA bets since just days ago, somehow i didn't lose as much as i thought but i'm not making progress.
when there are so many players to follow and what they could contribute to their teams, it gets so tiresome while in other sports a bettor can only look at the stats, how much they have improved, or how their age affects their performance.

it's killing my time following the news and i was wondering if bettors in bitcointalk were also doing the same when they first started.

[Assface16678]

That's right being familiar to the players and how they play will be the key for you to win more in sportsbet, why? Because you can't just rely on luck or you will choose this team because they looks a strong team at such, no, in sportsbet there are more to consider such as odds on the team or maybe bet in a player. So we suggest watch more about NBA before you bet because you will only bet aimlessly if you do that. You don't have to be an NBA super fan, just being a familiar in the players and teams will be enough for you to bet in the team or player with the highest odds of winning, I also bet in NBA and yes I strive to know the teams and players before I participate in sports betting, it look hassle but if you don't want to lose your money then you have to make effort.

[Jemzx00]

I wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?

Being a casual NBA fan should be enough knowledge for you to fully understand the game or sport however when gambling you must also include the status of each player and team that will be playing or you'll be betting on. 

For me, there are various websites out there that provides news update that I rely on to check the teams that will be playing before I decide whether to bet or not. Usually with enough research you'll find that the team that you'll be leaning on winning has already been decided by odds. Those odds are there to balance out each team whether whose on the advantageous side or not. So basically, if you want to bet on the game without doing any research on the players or the teams, you can just follow through with what the odds are.

[Wexnident]

Follow the heart, is if what you want is to enjoy the experience. Back when I first started I usually just went and bet on the teams that I "think" will win, which is based on past tournaments that I personally watched and general sentiment plus whatever I think about them. Kind of unreliant and looks unprofessional yes, but hey I enjoyed the heck out of it.

If you really want to go at it, then looking at news about the players can be a thing, they're mindset can be often affected by what others think about them. Idk if NBA has one, but I usually look at "wikipedia" like pages of team/tournament information such as matchups, players, etc. Even a casual fan of the game like me started looking at stuff like this after a tournament or two. Kind of fun to think what would happen and see what actually happens differ from what you think sometimes.

[Negotiation]

Before participating in sports betting it is better to familiarize yourself with the player because not knowing the teams properly in the sporting event can hinder your chances of winning. Also analyze the teams and the competition when you want to try to know the winner of a match for example you must know about the news of two teams. Of course the best is to follow sports news on general websites like the team or sites that specialize in the sport you are betting on. It is necessary to analyze the players composed of two teams this way, you can better understand the offensive and defensive potential of the two opponents of the day. Also winning is possible with the combination of big in prediction you need to know how to do it do a good analysis and know how to manage the risks.

[wiss19]

As a fan like you, you probably done some researching before about the game or how it is being played, down to the teams that are playing it, etc.. . So, I think it's okay if you won't do a follow-up research anymore because the performance of the teams must still be accurate.

But, if you notice that you mostly lose and you want to win badly, that might be the time to up your game a little or make things more serious now. It's so easy to participate on one. I see that you already carry a sports betting company on your signature. You can start on it for a while since Sportsbet.io was also trusted. Odd's plays a role in betting but what you have said is right. They aren't enough.