NBA win totals are among the most statistically intensive markets in sports betting, a blending of analytics, predictive models, and behavioral economics. Before the start of the season, sportsbooks hand each team a predicted win total based on the regular season of 82 games. These numbers are not necessarily predictions, but are constructed to “balance” the amount of betting on each side of an experience. This has to sell, have an edge, and be balanced.
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