NBA Biggest Betting Splits Today, October 22

Tonight's NBA games ranked by how far the share of spread money sits from the share of bets on the public side. A wide gap means the average bet on one side is bigger than on the other.

Tonight's slate, October 22

Matchup Public side Spread Bet % Money % Gap
Denver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder splits → Denver Nuggets +8.5 60% 53% 7
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers splits → Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5 53% 59% 6

Gap is how many points the public side's share of money sits from its share of bets, in either direction.

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Frequently asked questions

What do NBA betting percentages show?

For each side of a game, the share of bets placed (tickets) and the share of money wagered (handle). When the two differ, the average bet on one side is bigger than on the other.

How many NBA games are on tonight's slate?

2 games on October 22 have spread splits so far. Games join as sportsbooks post them, and the splits update through the day until tip-off.

When do the NBA splits update?

Through the day, from when the books post a game until tip-off. This page reads the latest numbers each time it loads, and each game links to its own page with the spread, total and moneyline.

Does the public always bet the NBA favorite?

No. Over the last two seasons the side with more spread bets was the favorite in about 58% of NBA games and the underdog in about 40%. The spread evens the sides out, so the crowd splits more than it does on moneylines.

How big is a big gap in the NBA?

On closing NBA spreads the bets and the money usually sit close: the typical game has them about 4 points apart, a quarter of games 7 or more, and one in ten 11 or more. See our methodology →

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Last updated: October 22, 2026 at 9:39 PM UTC

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