European Basketball Betting on Meridianbet

Before exploring European basketball betting let’s take a deep dive on Basketball as sport. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and Europe is home to some of the best basketball teams and basketball leagues in the world. If you're looking to bet on European basketball, Meridianbet is a great place to do so. Meridianbet offers a wide range of betting options on European basketball leagues and tournaments, as well as the best European basketball odds and live betting.

History of European Basketball

The history of European basketball can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the sport was first introduced to Europe by American missionaries. The first European basketball league was founded in Italy in 1896, and the first European Basketball Championship was held in Switzerland in 1935. Since then, European basketball has grown in popularity and stature. Today, there are dozens of professional basketball leagues in Europe, and the European Basketball Championship is one of the most prestigious international basketball tournaments in the world.

European Basketball Leagues

The top European basketball league is the EuroLeague, which features the best teams from across Europe. The EuroLeague is a closed league, meaning that teams cannot qualify for the league based on their performance in domestic competitions. Instead, teams are invited to participate in the EuroLeague based on their financial strength and popularity. Other major European basketball leagues include the following:

• Liga ACB (Spain)
• Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) (Germany)
• Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) (Italy)
• LNB Pro A (France)
• VTB United League (Russia)
• Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) (Turkey)
• Greek Basket League (GBL) (Greece)
• Adriatic League (ABA) (Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia)

Major Players in the European Leagues

Some of the biggest names in European basketball include:

• Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
• Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
• Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
• Nikola Vučević (Chicago Bulls)
• Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves)
• Vasilije Micić (Anadolu Efes)
• Shane Larkin (Anadolu Efes)
• Mike James (AS Monaco)
• Walter Tavares (Real Madrid)
• Scottie Wilbekin (Fenerbahçe Beko)

How to Bet on European Basketball Leagues on Meridianbet

To bet on European basketball leagues on Meridianbet, simply follow these steps:

1. Create an account or log in to your existing Meridianbet account.
2. Deposit money into your account.
3. Click on the "Basketball" tab in the sportsbook menu.
4. Select the European basketball league or tournament that you want to bet on.
5. Select the match that you want to bet on.
6. Choose the bet type that you want to place.
7. Enter the amount of money that you want to bet.
8. Click on the "Place Bet" button.

Meridianbet offers a wide range of betting options on European basketball leagues and tournaments, including the following:

• Match winner: Bet on the team that you think will win the match.
• Handicap: Bet on the team that you think will win by a certain margin.
• Total points: Bet on the total number of points that will be scored in the match.
• First half winner: Bet on the team that you think will be leading at halftime.
• First quarter winner: Bet on the team that you think will be leading after the first quarter.
• Player prop bets: Bet on the individual performance of players, such as the number of points they will score or the number of rebounds they will grab.
Meridianbet also offers live betting on European basketball matches. This means that you can place bets on matches while they are in progress. This is a great way to add excitement to your European basketball betting experience and to take advantage of changing European basketball odds.

Conclusion

European basketball is one of the most exciting and competitive sports in the world. If you're looking to bet on European basketball, Meridianbet is a great place to do so. Meridianbet offers a wide range of betting options on European basketball leagues and tournaments, as well as competitive European basketball odds and live betting.