First, choose your betting site. You’ll find our list of recommended UK betting sites for the NBA on this page. 8️⃣ If you follow the links provided, you’ll automatically be taken to the latest welcome bonus, which means you can get 8️⃣ extra value on your first NBA bet.

Once you’re signed up, head to the A-Z of sports and click on ‘Basketball’ 8️⃣ or ‘NBA’ to explore the markets. Input your stake, click ‘Confirm’, and you’re all set.

Aside from the logistics of where 8️⃣ to click, there are also a few other things you should know about betting on the NBA at UK sites. 8️⃣ We’ve explained them below.

NBA structure

If you’re not familiar with the NBA, the structure can be a tad confusing at first. 8️⃣ 30 teams are divided into divisions. They then play a significant 82 matches to see who can finish in one 8️⃣ of the top eight positions and secure a place in the playoffs. This is made up of four matches against 8️⃣ their four division opponents, four against their six conference opponents, three against the other four teams in the conference, and 8️⃣ a couple of matches played against squads in the opposing conference.