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NBA betting gold: Spurs delivered biggest returns
15 Sep
Summary
- Spurs bettors saw the highest returns, profiting $2,352.84.
- Denver Nuggets ranked second, yielding $1,477.84 profit.
- Detroit Pistons secured third place with $1,273.05 profit.
A recent study by Sports Illustrated revealed that the San Antonio Spurs offered the NBA's top betting returns during the regular season. Bettors who consistently wagered $100 on the Spurs to win each game finished the season with a profit of $2,352.84.
This performance translated to a 28.69% return on investment, significantly outperforming all other 30 NBA teams. The Spurs' strong on-court record of 62-20 directly correlated with these superior betting results.
The Denver Nuggets finished second in betting returns, generating $1,477.84 in profit and an 18.02% ROI. Despite a commendable 54-28 record, their payout was substantially lower than San Antonio's.
The Detroit Pistons secured third place with a profit of $1,273.05 and a 15.53% ROI, even with a higher win total than Denver. This demonstrates that game odds, not just win-loss records, determined the financial success for bettors.
Boston and Los Angeles rounded out the top five. The Celtics' 56-26 season yielded $1,110.58 in profit, while the Lakers' 53-29 record resulted in $978.56 in profit. The study analyzed historical odds, applying a consistent $100 stake to every game to compare team profitability.
