Overtime is one of the most common sources of confusion in basketball betting. The answer depends on the market wording.
Full-game markets
Many standard moneyline, point spread and total markets include overtime. A market specifically labelled “regulation time” may exclude it.
Quarter and half markets
A first-quarter or first-half selection is settled only on that named period. Overtime cannot change it.
Competition differences
League formats and operator rules can differ. Confirm the competition, period and settlement rules on the basketball betting website.
Practical check
Do not rely on memory from another platform. Open the market rules before choosing a basketball stake and save the wording.
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