From the play-offs to the All Stars, from the NBA to EuroLeague, Parimatch has a plethora of world basketball events to quench your basketball betting thirst. Whether you want to bet on LeBron James slamming balls into the hoop or celebrate James Harden clinching three-pointers, Parimatch is the number one basketball betting app in Tanzania.

Easy-to-use and abundant with basketball betting opportunities, Parimatch offers Tanzania a continuous stream of basketball action to place live, pre-game and virtual bets. Offering a wealth of domestic and international leagues and basketball competitions, Parimatch's competitive odds and comprehensive basketball betting lines make it the best choice for basketball betting online in Tanzania:

What Types of Basketball Bets Are Available on Parimatch?

Parimatch prides itself on its diverse basketball betting lines. For those looking to place a bet on basketball, choose from our popular betting options, such as:

To win and 3-way betting (1X2)

Three-way bets mean you either bet on the home team, the away team, or on a draw. Here the result is checked after the scheduled game time, without overtime. Alternatively, Parimatch offers you to bet predicting the winner in the game, including overtime.

Total

Total betting requires you to choose whether the total number of points scored is over or under the totals laid out by Parimatch. You can bet on the total points scored by both teams throughout the whole match, as well as the total points scored by either the home or away team.

Odd/Even

An extremely simple basketball bet, odd/even betting requires you to predict whether the final score will be an odd or even number. This bet takes into account the total score of both teams.

Handicap

Handicap betting is a great way to bet on basketball underdogs. This is because you are placing a bet on the winner with a handicap taken into account on the final score. For example, if the Lakers are playing the Nets and you place a handicap of -5.5 on the Lakers, the final score would be the actual score minus 5.5 points from the Lakers.

In this sense, imagine you placed a bet on the Nets to win with a -5.5 handicap on the Lakers. The final score turns out to be 104 - 99 to the Lakers. However, with the handicap, the final score would be 98.5 — 99, meaning the Nets would win. In this scenario, your handicap bet would pay out.

How to Choose Basketball Competitions to Bet on?

Parimatch is the ideal betting app for placing basketball bets online thanks to its wide range of domestic and international basketball matches, competitions, and leagues. While NBA betting is a favourite among basketball fans, Parimatch prides itself on its comprehensive collection of events available.

NBA

NBA (the National Basketball Association) brings in talented players from across the globe. It currently features 30 teams competing for the NBA championship title. First, a season of 82 games is held, which is then followed by playoffs between 16 leading teams.

If you look for safe betting, be sure to follow the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors — the most awarded teams of the last decades.

FIBA Basketball World Cup

FIBA (the International Basketball Federation) is similar in its role to FIFA in football. FIBA organizes a World Cup tournament once every 4 years. Since 2019, 32 teams have been competing in the FIBA World Cup.

So far, the United States national team has been the most successful in this tournament’s history. Spain also has a good profile after winning in 2019 and earlier, in 2006. Consider taking it into account while betting on basketball.

EuroLeague

The EuroLeague is the most admired European basketball league, including 18 teams. In order to qualify for the Euroleague, national clubs usually have to win a championship within their own country. That’s why only the best-performing European teams take part in the EuroLeague.

As for the leaders, Real Madrid is the most awarded club in the EuroLeague. Since 1958, it has won 10 times.

Olympic Basketball Tournament

The Olympic games feature men's and women's competitions. The US has always been a leader in both of them at the Summer Olympics. The men’s team got 15 gold medals, and the women’s team won 8 times.

Get Started with Basketball Betting with Parimatch

If you are new to Parimatch, you may need a helping hand getting started with basketball betting. Simply follow this quick guide to bet on basketball today.

1. Register for a free Parimatch account by clicking “Sign up” and following the simple instructions.
2. Deposit funds to begin betting.
3. From the menu on the main page, go to “Sports” for pre-game basketball betting and “Live” for in-play bets.
4. Select “Basketball” from the list of sports.
5. Click the country in which the match is being played.
6. Select the tournament, league, or competition.
7. Find the match from the list of games.
8. Select the game’s title to head to the game’s page.
9. All betting lines are displayed here. Choose the type of bet you would like to place
10. Click your prediction to add it to the betslip.
11. Finished betting? Head to the betslip to check your bets and press “Place bet”.
12. Placing multiple bets? Repeat steps 3-10.
13. When you have finished placing bets, head to the betslip to finalise.
14. Choose between parlay and system bets in the top tabs of the betslip.
15. When you’re ready, click “Place bet”.

And don’t forget that Parimatch offers various sports betting options, including prematch betting and live betting in such sports as baseball, boxing, cricket, and many more. With the Parimatch website or app, you can even bet on virtual basketball! Why don’t you give it a try?

FAQ on Basketball Betting

How to bet on basketball and win?

To bet on basketball and win, first cherry-pick your bets – not every betting opportunity is best. You should understand player histories (including the style of play, injuries, fouls, and attitude). Unlike other sports, every player in a basketball team is crucial in the overall victory. So, having full knowledge of the players on each team can help you win easier.

What is 3-way betting in basketball?

A 3-way bet in basketball means a wager with three possible outcomes. This means you can bet on either team A to win, team B to win, or for a tie.

What does handicap in basketball mean?

A handicap in basketball refers to two things. This can be that the underdog team is given extra points hypothetically when the game begins. Alternatively, the more popular or favored team has its points taken off initially. This is to make betting more competitive on an already uneven match.

What does 1hh mean in basketball betting?

1hh in basketball betting is part of the basketball markets. 1hh refers to home team wins. On the other hand, the opposite 2hh means the away team wins.

How to bet on NCAA basketball?

To make a bet on NCAA basketball, first register on Parimatch, verify your account, and deposit money into your account. On your account dashboard, pick the game you want to bet on (in this case, basketball), and you will be given a range of current game options to pick, including the NCAA tournament.