Commonly Asked Questions
When does the new basketball season start?
The LKL and the EuroLeague both open their 2026/27 regular seasons in September and October. The NBA follows in October and runs through June, while NCAA college basketball starts in November and runs to April. Exact fixture dates for each competition are published on the relevant league page ahead of the opening round.
Which basketball leagues and competitions can I bet on?
Twinsbet covers the Lithuanian LKL, the EuroLeague, the EuroCup, the FIBA Champions League, the NBA and NCAA college basketball, with pre-match and live markets on each. Žalgiris Kaunas, Lithuania's EuroLeague club, is covered throughout the season alongside the rest of the LKL and European fixture list.
What's the difference between a point spread and a moneyline bet in basketball?
A moneyline bet is a straight pick on which team wins the game, with no scoring margin involved. A point spread (handicap) bet adds or subtracts points from a team's final score before the result is settled, which levels out mismatches between a favourite and an underdog.
What is a basketball totals (over/under) bet?
A totals bet is a wager on whether the combined points scored by both teams will go over or under a line set before the game. It doesn't require picking a winner - only whether the final combined score lands above or below the published number.
Can I place live, in-play bets during basketball games?
Yes. Live basketball markets update as the game progresses, with moneyline, spread and totals odds adjusting to the score and flow of play. Most live markets stay open until late in the final quarter, closing once the outcome is effectively decided.
Is NCAA college basketball available for betting?
Yes. NCAA college basketball markets run during the US college season, from November to April, alongside LKL, EuroLeague, EuroCup and NBA coverage in the same basketball section. Moneyline, spread and totals markets are typically available on the season's higher-profile fixtures.
What's the difference between the LKL and the EuroLeague in terms of betting markets?
The LKL is a domestic competition with a narrower betting menu and fewer teams. The EuroLeague draws a wider field of European clubs across a longer regular season, which typically means more markets and more live betting options per round, especially on nights with several fixtures.
What is Early Payout?
Early Payout is an option to settle a winning bet before the basketball game has finished, once the set conditions are met. It can apply only to particular competitions, fixtures or markets. Its availability is not guaranteed and may be changed, suspended or withdrawn following a risk assessment.