What Is the NBA Public Betting Percentages Chart?
This NBA public betting percentages chart shows the percentage of tickets (how many bets) on each side of every game. It’s a fast way to see where the crowd is leaning and how that sentiment may influence the market.
What the NBA Public Betting Chart Shows
The NBA public betting chart below updates every 30 minutes. You’ll see current NBA public betting ticket split percentages for each team alongside the latest line. If a large share of tickets piles onto one side but the line moves the other way, it often signals professional action is opposing the crowd. Pair this data with the NBA betting odds to shop for the best available number before placing your bet. Learn more about how to use this chart.
More Public Betting Charts
Explore public betting charts for other sports when you want to browse beyond the NBA: NFL, MLB, College Football, College Basketball, and NHL.
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566 - Atlanta Hawks
-1.5 100
-1.5 -105
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568 - New Orleans Pelicans
-5.5 -111
-6.5 -106
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570 - Portland Trail Blazers
-8.5 -100
-7.5 -114
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502 - Washington Wizards
+1.5 -115
+1.5 -116
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504 - Boston Celtics
-11.5 -110
-15.5 -110
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506 - Philadelphia 76ers
-1.5 -115
-1.5 -105
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508 - Toronto Raptors
-3.5 -109
-5.5 -109
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510 - Brooklyn Nets
+7.5 -111
+7.5 -110
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512 - Miami Heat
-3.5 -110
-4.5 -115
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514 - Minnesota Timberwolves
-9.5 -110
-7.5 -110
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516 - Dallas Mavericks
+4.5 -115
+5.5 -110
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518 - Golden State Warriors
-1.5 -105
+1.5 -110
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520 - Phoenix Suns
+2.5 -115
+4.5 -110
Data provided by SportsInsights.com. Updates every 30 minutes.
New to betting splits? Read our NBA public betting guide.
Compare NBA Odds
Knowing where the public leans is only half the equation. Visit our NBA betting odds page for the current point spreads, moneylines, and totals. Combine public betting percentages with real-time line shopping to find the best value.
How to Use the NBA Public Betting Chart (Example)
Suppose the Los Angeles Lakers opened –3.5 vs the Boston Celtics, but now the market sits at Lakers +1.5 and Celtics –1.5. Our NBA public betting chart shows roughly 40% of tickets on the Lakers and 60% on the Celtics. That flip toward Boston—despite more tickets already favoring the Celtics—suggests sharper money likely pushed the price their way. A contrarian might consider Lakers +1.5 if the move has over-adjusted.
Color Key: In all charts, the home team is shown in blue and the away team is shown in red. This makes it easy to compare ticket percentages at a glance.
Using NBA Public Betting Percentages with Line Movement
NBA public betting ticket split percentages are best used as context. Track where the crowd is, then watch how the number reacts. If the line follows heavy ticket percentages without resistance, value may be thin. If the line moves against the crowd, it’s a sign to investigate the other side or pass the game. Apply the same process consistently rather than chasing one-off anomalies.
More Public Betting Guides
- What Is Public Betting?
- Public vs. Sharp Action
- How to Use Public Betting Charts
- Public Betting Percentages
For more NBA content, visit our NBA homepage or learn the fundamentals in How to Bet on the NBA.
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