The Philippine Basketball Association, also known as PBA, is the oldest professional basketball league in Asia, established in 1975. Throughout its more than four decades of existence, the PBA has undergone significant changes and innovations, including the evolution of PBA betting.
In the early years of the league, PBA betting was limited to the traditional “win-lose” bets, where punters placed their bets on which team would emerge victorious. As the league gained popularity and more people began to follow the games, the types of bets available also expanded.
One of the most popular types of PBA betting is the “point spread” bet, where bettors wager on the margin by which one team will beat another. For instance, if the spread is set at five points in favor of Team A, then bettors who bet on Team A will only win if they beat Team B by more than five points.
Another popular PBA betting option is the “over/under” bet, where punters wager on whether the total number of points scored by both teams will be over or under a predetermined figure set by the bookmakers. In recent years, technology has also played a significant role in the evolution of PBA betting. With the rise of online sportsbooks, punters can now place their bets from the comfort of their own homes, using their desktop or mobile devices. This has made it easier for bettors to access real-time odds and place bets quickly, even during live games.
