The NBA, the Raptors, and a deep prop market
Basketball is one of the most heavily bet sports in Ontario, anchored by the NBA and Canada's own Toronto Raptors. The league's pace and scoring make it a natural fit for player props and same-game parlays, and the long 82-game season gives bettors a market almost every night from October to April, before the playoffs and the Finals.
The markets you'll see
- Point spread — the handicap that levels a favourite and an underdog.
- Moneyline — a straight pick of the winner.
- Totals (over/under) — the combined points, often in the 220s.
- Player props — points, rebounds, assists, threes and combined stats.
- Same-game parlays — combining markets from one game into a single bet.
- Futures — championship, conference, MVP and Rookie of the Year, plus live betting throughout.
Betting on basketball legally in Ontario
Only operators registered with iGaming Ontario and the AGCO may legally take basketball bets from Ontario residents. Every book we cover is on that registry. Our independent reviews — grading market depth, in-play tools, payout reliability and compliance record — are in progress, and no rating is published until a review is complete. Preview the operators below, or see how Ontario's advertising rules shape what you'll see promoted.