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All About Basketball Betting in Kenya
With millions of fans all around the globe, basketball ranks among the world’s ten most popular sports, with an especially large viewership in the United States. It is also one of Kenya’s favourite sports, with matches frequently drawing in large audiences. As such, it comes as no surprise that basketball betting can be found at practically all sportsbooks in the country, including right here at CaptainsBet.
On this page, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about wagering on this popular sport. Start playing with our basketball betting tips today, and with a little luck, you might just make some cash!
National and International Basketball Championships
North America’s NBA League is the biggest and most popular in the world. FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, runs two other popular quadrennial tournaments: the EuroBasket and the Basketball World Cup.
There are also a couple of popular African tournaments to keep an eye on: the KBF National Basketball League, Kenya’s premier basketball league, and the East Africa Basketball Championship Cup.
Best Teams
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some national and international teams to be aware of:
| 🏀 Major Basketball Leagues and Champions | |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 NBA League | 🟢 Boston Celtics — 18 titles 🟣 Los Angeles Lakers — 17 titles |
| 🌍 FIBA Basketball World Cup | 🇺🇸 United States — 5 titles 🇷🇸 Yugoslavia — 5 titles 🇩🇪 Germany — 🏆 Defending Champion |
| 🇰🇪 KBF National Basketball League | 🟦 Kenya Ports Authority — 9 titles 🔵 Nairobi City Thunder — 🏆 Defending Champion |
| 🌐 EABCC | 🟡 Remesha — 🏆 Defending Champion |
Popular College Basketball Betting Lines
Making yourself aware of the various markets available to you is one of the simplest yet most effective basketball betting tips. Today , many sites list NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) games, with markets like money lines, point spreads, over/unders, and futures.
There may also be prop bets available for some games—that is, novelty bets placed on whether or not a particular occurrence will take place during a match. Examples include the number of assists or rebounds performed by a player.
Basketball Betting Lines
High-quality basketball betting sites will have a wide variety of betting markets for you to choose from, including popular options like:
- Money line — betting on which team will win a given match
- Point spread — wagers placed on the margin of victory
- Over/under — bets placed whether the total score will be over or under a set figure
- Futures — long-term wagers placed on the outcome of a future event or competition
CaptainsBet — The Best Basketball Betting Site
With live and pre-match betting, bonuses for new and existing users, and some of the highest odds available, Captains1.bet is one of the best basketball betting sites on the market. We also take user security seriously, utilizing industry-standard SSL encryption protocols and ID verification for withdrawals, meaning we are a sportsbook you can trust.
How to Get Started Betting on Expert Basketball
To get started betting on expert basketball , follow these steps:
- Sign up with our betting site, making sure to check out the signup offers
- Sign in via the login page and make a deposit using your payment method of choice
- Browse the available list of matches, choose a market to bet on, and place your stake
Basketball Betting Tips and Understanding Odds
Understanding odds is important in sports betting in general because they communicate the likelihood of a particular outcome and also tell you how much you stand to win. Other useful basketball betting tips include:
- Doing research into recent performances and historic matchups
- Following tipsters for predictions and 1×2 basketball betting tips
- Starting with small bets until you’re comfortable with your strategy
The most popular types of betting on Basketball
| 🏀 Types of Basketball Bettings on CaptainsBet (Kenya) | |
|---|---|
| 🔢 Point Spread | Bet on a team to win with a specific margin. The underdog gets a points advantage, while the favorite has a handicap. |
| 💯 Over/Under (Totals) | Wager on whether the total combined score will be over or under a set line. |
| 🏁 Moneyline | Straightforward bet on which team will win the game, regardless of point difference. |
| 📊 Half-Time/Full-Time | Bet on the outcome of either the first half or the full game, or both combined. |
| 📈 Player Props | Bet on individual player performance such as points scored, assists, or rebounds. |
| 🔄 Live Betting | Place bets during the match with constantly updating odds based on real-time events. |
| 📆 Futures | Long-term bets on outcomes like the championship winner or season MVP. |
FAQ
Can I make money from basketball betting?
You can make money from basketball betting , but this shouldn’t be your primary focus, as it isn’t always possible to guarantee a win in sports wagering, regardless of what strategy you use.
Where can I bet on basketball?
Basketball is highly popular here in Kenya; as such, you can find it at pretty much any Kenyan bookmaker—including Captains1.bet, the ultimate destination for online sports betting.
Should I pay attention to basketball predictions?
Following tipsters for today’s basketball predictions and betting tips can be useful; even though their predictions aren’t always 100% accurate, they still offer useful insights into upcoming games.