The betting information for basketball is essentially the same as described in the football section with one notable exception: teasers. Unlike football teasers of 6 points or more, basketball teasers are generally 4; 4.5; 5; for betting two to six teams. The table below lists the odds, number of teams, and # of points for most Las Vegas sportsbooks.
Number of teams Number of points
4 pt. teaser 4.5 pt. teaser 5 pt. teaser
Odds
2 10-11 5-6 10-13
3 8-5 3-2 6-5
4 5-2 2-1 9-5
5 4-1 7-2 3-1
6 6-1 5-1 9-2
