NBA Odds: How to Bet on Tip Off On Opening Night of the NBA Season, Thunder vs Rockets, Warriors vs Lakers

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The excitement of Opening Night in the NBA wouldn’t be the same without sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, BetMGM and more giving fans promos to win big.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the way, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are out to defend their title. The first test comes against a new-look Houston Rockets team, led by Kevin Durant. That game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Luka Doncic will be without LeBron James to start the season. The five-time All-Star will lead the Los Angeles Lakers against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET.

The NBA is back and sportsbooks are adding slam dunk promos for new users and returning to claim and win big. Be sure to check them out!

FanDuel

Claim the $300 FanDuel Promo Code 

1. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and make a deposit of at least $5.

2. Place your first cash wager of any type of at least $5.

3. Get your $300 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets only if your wager wins (within 72 hours of winning bet settlement).

4. If your first cash wager loses, you will not be eligible for the $300 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets.

5. Ineligible bets: cashed out wagers, and wagers placed using bonus funds or profit boost tokens.

6. Limit of one promotional bonus per person.

7. Max bonus $300 in bonus bets. ​​ 

Check out these other promos from FanDuel

• NBA Choose Your Own Reward: Receive either a 50% Profit Boost, No Sweat Bet, or Bet Back Token on NBA games!

DraftKings

Claim New Offer: Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins + 3 Months of NBA League Pass Free

1. Click here or on any of the other “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the DraftKings app or website and apply the promo.
2. Sign up for a new DraftKings Sportsbook account.
3. Deposit funds (minimum $5).
4. Select the New Customer Token.
5. Place a $5+ cash bet (-500 odds or longer).
6. If your bet wins, you receive $300 in bonus bets and 3 Months of NBA League Pass Free.

• Works the same on desktop & mobile
• For New Customers only

Check out these other promos from DraftKings

• King of the Court is BACK: NBA is back on 10/21! Use your Qualifying Bet Token on a pre-game NBA player prop bet & enter to win a share of $2M in Bonus Bet prizes!
• Star Player Power Up: Get a 50% Profit Boost to use on NBA Player Threes! Available until 12PM ET!
• NBA SGP(x) No Sweat: Get a No Sweat for NBA Tip off!

NBA Champion Odds 2025-26 Season

Oklahoma City Thunder: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Denver Nuggets: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
New York Knicks: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Los Angeles Clippers: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Los Angeles Lakers: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Houston Rockets: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Minnesota Timberwolves: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Orlando Magic: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Atlanta Hawks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Golden State Warriors: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Boston Celtics: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)

Caesars Sportsbook  

Sign Up and Claim the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code

1. Click here or on the “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the Caesars Sportsbook app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of SSN).
3. When prompted, enter the promo code to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first real-money wager on any eligible sport:
6. Place your first real-money wager of $1 or more on any eligible market to activate the bonus.
7. Receive 20 Profit Boost tokens (100% each), which will be credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying wager is placed.

Check out these other promos from Caesars 

• Alternate Welcome Offer: New Users Only First Bet Matched Up to $300 As A Bonus Bet.

Bet365

How to claim bet365 Promo with Bonus Code ‘FOX365’.

1. Click the “Claim Bonus” button on this page to go directly to bet365.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, last 4 digits of SSN).
3. Enter the bet365 bonus code when prompted to ensure the offer is locked in.
4. Make a minimum first deposit of $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first wager. For the Bet $5, Get $200 offer, place a $5+ real-money bet on any market with odds of -500 or longer; win or lose, you’ll receive $200 in bonus bets once it settles. For the $1,500 First Bet Safety Net, place your first real-money bet; if it loses, bet365 refunds the stake (up to $1,500) in bonus bets.
6. Bonus bets are credited within 24 hours of the qualifying wager settling.

Check out these other promos from bet365

• Tip-off Tuesdays: Get up to $10 back in bonus bets if your SGP loses!
• NBA 50% Super Profit Boost: Boost your SGP 50% with +100 minimum odds and at least 3 legs.
• NBA Champioonship 30% Profit Boost: Boost any NBA Championship market 30%!

BetMGM Sportsbook 

How to Sign Up and Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Code

1. Click here or on any of the other “Claim Bonus” buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the BetMGM app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of SSN).
3. When prompted, enter the promo code FOXSPORTS to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first real-money wager on any eligible sport:
6. If claiming the $1,500 First Bet Offer → refund is triggered only if the first bet loses.
7. Bonus bets are credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying bet settles.

Check out these other promos from BetMGM

• NBA No Sweat Token: No need to sweat if you don’t win, this token rewards bonus bets up to $1,000 on losing bets.
• Any Sport Parlay Boost Token: Supercharge all sports action with a parlay boost to spike those potential winnings.

Underdog

How to Sign Up and Claim the Underdog Fantasy Promo Code

1. Click here or on any “Claim Bonus” button on this page to go directly to Underdog Fantasy (bonus code FOXSPORTS applied automatically).

2. Register your account: provide full name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 of SSN to verify eligibility.

3. Enter promo code FOXSPORTS to lock in the welcome offer.

4. Deposit at least $10 using PayPal, debit card, or online banking.

5. Play $5 in pick’em or sportsbook markets.

6. Once the entry/first wager settles, Underdog credits $100 in bonus cash (usable across DFS or sportsbook). 

Check out these other promos from Underdog

• Boostober: Get unlimited 30% Profit Boosts everyday of October!
• Kevin Durant Gimme Pick: Put KD to score more than 0.0 PRA (Points+Rebounds+Assists) into your entry!

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