Basketball Betting
Basketball Betting at MeridianBet
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Basketball at MeridianBet
Basketball at MeridianBet sportsbook always comes with a special dose of excitement. MeridianBet offers the opportunity to bet on all basketball games to all its players. The most diverse games on all basketball matches have their most attractive odds. Don't miss the opportunity to bet anytime on all basketball games, as basketball is played at a professional level throughout the entire year.
Always be up to date with basketball matches and bet on any game you wish. Fill your free time with quality, think and basketball betting can become a real enjoyment. In our sportsbook, you can bet on basketball matches of the most popular league in the USA - the NBA league, on more serious European competitions such as the Euroleague or Eurocup, but also on all other basketball events.
At MeridianBet sportsbook, you'll find the most popular basketball betting games, which can help you achieve financial gain, such as:
- Match winner
- Match winner with handicap
- Match winner with halftime handicap
- Halftime winner
- Winner of a specific quarter
- Total points over/under the offered margin
- Home total points over/under the offered margin
- Away total points over/under the offered margin
- Total number of baskets at the end of each quarter odd/even
- Winner of the first quarter and total more/less points than the offered margin
Besides these games, you can bet on player points for each league, as in MeridianBet sportsbook the odds for such a game are the highest in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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American Basketball Leagues
The NCAA league, also known as American college basketball, includes competitions from all three divisions. The teams consist of talented students who, with their gameplay, youthful spirit, and heart left on the court for the sake of achieving positive results, provide a true basketball spectacle. This organization offers young athletes the opportunity to break through and later sign professional contracts.
Division I games are the most popular. The strongest American universities and colleges are part of this division, hence the quality of the matches is the highest.
The Division I basketball competition is called March Madness because it is held every year in March. The 68 best teams compete for the national champion title, and all the matches of this competition can be bet on at MeridianBet.
For this competition, as well as for all others, choose the games you think can help you achieve winnings, create your betting slip, confirm your bet, and with statistical data, your own assessment, and a bit of luck, achieve additional earnings.
The NBA league gathers the most popular players from the world of basketball, so it's not surprising that its popularity is at the very top. NBA basketball is the most seriously organized competition, hence it's a favorite among fans of exciting and unpredictable basketball matches.
The NBA basketball league consists of 30 teams divided into two conferences, and each conference is divided into three divisions. Each of the divisions has five teams. All teams compete throughout the year, and their moves and gameplay on the court delight audiences worldwide.
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History of Basketball
The game that is the precursor to today's basketball was invented by James Naismith, a physical education professor, in 1891. The game was designed to maintain students' fitness during winter. Professor Naismith wrote simple rules, combining several sports into one. When Professor Senda Berenson adapted the game's rules for women, women's basketball began, three years later.
The first official basketball game was held at the Young Men's Christian Association Gymnasium on January 20, 1892.
The English name basketball was created by combining two words into one - basket and ball.
The first basketball players were high school students, and gradually it became popular across the USA and Canada. Before World War I, numerous amateur leagues and clubs were formed in the USA.
Initially, this sport was played with a soccer ball, which was later replaced with a brown one. The orange color of the ball, which is still used today, was introduced by Tony Hinkle in the 1950s. Dribbling the ball by bouncing it on the floor was also introduced, which was not present in the old rules.
The first women's college game between educational institutions was played in 1892, and the first college freshman game was on March 21, 1893. Stanford and Berkeley are the colleges between which the first women's game was played on April 4, 1896. Numerous men's clubs started forming across the USA and its federal states.
Basketball was included in official sports by the International Women's Sports Federation in 1924. The National Invitation Tournament (NIT) was held in New York in 1938.
International basketball began with the founding of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on June 18
Basketball made its first appearance as a competitive sport at the Summer Olympic Games in 1936, and women's basketball followed in 1976. At the 1992 Olympic Games, professional players participated for the first time. As basketball became popular in other countries, NBA teams ceased to win gold due to strong competition.
However, the popularity of the NBA league remains at the highest level to this day, with teams consisting of players not only from the USA. Vlade Divac and Predrag Stojaković from Serbia, Canadian Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant of Italian origin, and German Dirk Nowitzki were just some of the prominent non-American players in NBA teams.
A representative of the charity organization Salvation Army from America, William Viland, brought the first basketball to Serbia in 1923.
Top 5 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
In the Top 5 Greatest Basketball Players of all time, we include players who have dazzled on the court with their relentless gameplay, extraordinary points, assists, and rebounds, enabling their team a series of victories and titles. We'll mention 5 of the greatest players whose baskets have made them famous worldwide among fans of different tastes, skin colors, but with the best sense for the enjoyment these players provided. The list also includes some former players who have left an indelible mark in the history of basketball.
- LeBron James
- Michael Jordan
- Magic Johnson
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Bill Russell
LeBron James
LeBron is an American basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has won titles with 3 different teams, been the league's MVP 4 times, thus becoming the only player in NBA history to achieve this. He averages 27.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.6 steals. His gameplay is characterized by versatility, as well as setting up players. LeBron James' team spirit and fierce gameplay rank him as the greatest basketball player of all time.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, a former American basketball player, led his team, the Chicago Bulls, to 6 NBA titles with his best form and gameplay, and was declared the finals MVP as many times. He was named the league's top scorer 10 times and received the MVP award 5 times. He averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.3 steals per game. With his fast gameplay, breathtaking dunks, and brilliant points, he managed to become the most famous athlete in the world.
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., spent his basketball career with the Lakers. With his gameplay under the hoop, team leadership, exceptional assists, and moves that got the entire audience on their feet, he led the Lakers to 9 finals and won 5 titles with the club. He averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 1.9 steals. He was awarded the league's MVP three times, appeared in 12 All-Star games, making it no surprise he is ranked among the top 5 greatest basketball players of all time.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Another former American basketball player worth mentioning on this list is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His center position gameplay and skill brought him numerous awards and successes. He holds a record 6 MVP awards and appeared in 19 All-Star games. He won 6 NBA titles. His per-game performance was 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists. From 1969 to 1989, he scored 38,387 points, the highest in the league's history, rightfully placing him on this list.
Bill Russell
Former American basketball player and coach, Bill Russell, is also on the list of the greatest players of all time. He played as a center. He spent his career from 1956 to 1969 as a member of the Boston Celtics. With his strong blocks and one-on-one defenses, he made the Celtics the most dominant club during the 60s. He won 5 MVP awards and was called to 11 All-Star games. He excelled in rebounds, averaging 22.5 rebounds per game. He can also boast of 15.1 points and 4.3 assists per game for a season, enabling the Celtics to win 11 titles
Top 5 Basketball Leagues
The top 5 basketball leagues include those whose teams have demonstrated ball-handling skills and scored the most interesting points. The leagues listed here provide their fans with exciting matches every day, which basketball enthusiasts love to follow, eagerly await, get nervous over every missed or gifted point, and rejoice at every masterfully scored three-pointer.
- NBA League
- EuroLeague
- Spanish ACB League
- Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL)
- Greek A1 Basketball League
