NBA Betting in Colorado: How To, Odds, and More

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Colorado NBA Betting Guide

Betting on the NBA in Colorado is incredibly popular. In fact, there have been plenty of months where basketball wagers outpaced football since betting was legalized in the Centennial State. On this page, we'll lay out everything you need to know about the NBA and how to bet on it with Colorado sportsbooks.

Must be 21+ to participate & present in CO. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. T&Cs Apply.

How to Bet on the NBA in Colorado

Betting on the NBA is as simple as any other sport and after reading this section, you'll be ready to place your first wager.

Choose Your App

First things first - you need to figure out what Colorado betting apps you want to use. Because of the popularity of the NBA, all operators have plenty of ways to get in on the action. If you're planning on sticking to wagers like moneylines and spreads, you'll find those everywhere. For those looking for player props, live bets, and other similar markets, it's worth checking out multiple operators because the depth and variety will be different from site to site.

Here are a few of my favorite apps for betting on the NBA and where each stands out:

Regardless of the types of wagers you want to place, I always recommend signing up for multiple betting apps. This will allow you to compare NBA odds and betting lines to find the best price and, therefore, the best potential payout.

Claim Your Welcome Offer

Unless specifically stated, all Colorado betting promos can be used for NBA wagers. In addition to the new user welcome offers shown below, existing customers can expect to find ongoing promotions throughout the season. This will include things like profit boosts, bet insurance, and more. 

  • Must be 21+ to participate & present in Colorado. Gambling problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER. T&Cs Apply.
  • Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in CO. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.
  • 21+. New customers in CO, CT, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, or WV. Must opt-in and wager $10+ cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer to receive $50 in Bonus Bets each day for your first 5 days (issued when qualifying wager settles). Your 5 days begin the day you establish your account. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. See full Promo Terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, LA, MD, OH, WV) 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. (NC), Call or Text 800-889-9789 (TN)
  • Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
  • GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 6/22. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
  • Patrons must be 21 years of age or older in order to claim the following Offer and must be physically present in the state of Colorado to place a wager.

Pick Your Wager

After you've decided which operator you want to go with and claimed the sign-up bonus, you're ready to place your bet! The wager types listed below are just a handful of the most popular kinds of bets and not an all-encompassing list.

  • Spread - You can think of the spread as an attempt for sportsbooks to "even the playing field". The team that is favored will essentially have points subtracted from their total, while the other team will have points added. For example, if the Nuggets were listed as -6.5 on the spread, this means they would have to win by at least 7 points to cover the spread. If Denver was +2.5-point underdogs, they could lose the game by two points and still cover the spread.
  • Total - When betting on the total, or over/under, you're wagering on the number of combined points between two teams. If the total were 146.5, over bettors would need at least 147 points to win their wager while under bettors would need 146 or fewer.
  • Moneyline - The simplest bet in sports, the moneyline is just betting on who you think will win the game.
  • Parlays - An NBA parlay is when you combine two or more wagers into a single bet slip. The allure of combining multiple bets, referred to as legs, is the odds increase with each selection added. The downside is each of your legs have to hit for a successful parlay, making these types of wagers riskier than straight bets.
  • Player Props - Instead of betting on the outcome of a particular game, player props allow you to wager on statistics of individual players. This could be something like Nikola Jokic points, rebounds, and assists or the number of three-pointers Jamal Murray has in a given game.
  • Futures - As the name implies, futures markets are centered around bets that typically won't be settled until the end of the season. Futures wagers include markets like the championship, conference winners, and MVP award winner.

Popular NBA Odds in Colorado

Here are some examples of popular NBA odds and markets that Colorado bettors might be interested in.

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