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Basketball is one of the world’s most popular sports, with millions of fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams and players every week. As a result, there are loads of exciting basketball leagues to bet on across the globe. Let’s look at the most popular basketball competitions from a betting perspective.
NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is undoubtedly the most popular basketball league on the planet. Consequently, the NBA generates the greatest interest from sports bettors, with bookmakers dishing up tons of NBA betting opportunities all year round.
The NBA has produced some of the most famous sportspeople and teams of all time, from Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The iconic teams and players always attract huge attention from fans and bettors alike.
NCAA Basketball
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA) operates college basketball in North America, giving up-and-coming players the chance to make it big. Indeed, many of the best NCAA basketball players go on to join NBA teams after proving their worth at college level.
While the NBA comprises 30 teams – 29 from the US and one from Canada – college basketball has more than 350 teams involved. With hundreds of teams from across North America competing in college basketball each season, there are always stacks of betting options on offer.
EuroLeague
Of course, basketball is wildly popular in North America, but there are plenty of European leagues to bet on as well. The EuroLeague is widely recognized as the premier basketball competition in Europe, with the continent’s top teams and players participating in the league.
Teams from Turkey, France, Spain, Germany, Israel, Italy, Greece and Lithuania battle it out for the title each season. Spain’s Real Madrid is the most successful side in EuroLeague history, having claimed ten titles and nine runner-up finishes over the years.
CBA
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) is the first-tier basketball league in China. Founded in 1995, the CBA has continuously grown in popularity since its inauguration, so much so that it is now the biggest and most watched basketball competition in Asia.
The CBA comprises 20 teams, with ten competing in the Northern Division and ten competing in the Southern Division. Like the NBA and other popular basketball leagues, the CBA season concludes with the playoffs and finals, leading to lots of exciting betting opportunities.
NBL
Last but not least, the National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier basketball competition in Australasia. The league is made up of ten teams – nine from Australia and one from New Zealand – with the Auckland-based New Zealand Breakers flying the flag for NZ.
The NBL was founded in 1979 and has since become one of the most popular sports leagues Down Under. With ten titles to their name, the Perth Wildcats are the most successful team in NBL history, while the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United have also enjoyed success in recent years.
