For example:
-200 odds would mean you wager $200 for a $100 payout
+1500 odds would mean you wager $100 for a $1500 payout
Wins O/U is the over-under for team wins during the regular season, generally set to equalize betting on each side.
1997-98 NBA Preseason Odds
| Team | Odds | W-L O/U | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +140 | 57.5 | 62-20 (over) | |
| Utah Jazz | +600 | 50.5 | 62-20 (over) | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +700 | 57.5 | 61-21 (over) | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | +800 | 54.5 | 61-21 (over) | |
| San Antonio Spurs | +800 | 53.5 | 56-26 (over) | |
| New York Knicks | +1000 | 53.5 | 43-39 (under) | |
| Houston Rockets | +1200 | 50.5 | 41-41 (under) | |
| Miami Heat | +1200 | 47.5 | 55-27 (over) | |
| Detroit Pistons | +1500 | 52.5 | 37-45 (under) | |
| Atlanta Hawks | +1500 | 50.5 | 50-32 (under) | |
| Charlotte Hornets | +1800 | 50.5 | 51-31 (over) | |
| Phoenix Suns | +1800 | 46.5 | 56-26 (over) | |
| Orlando Magic | +2000 | 46.5 | 41-41 (under) | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +2500 | 48.5 | 46-36 (under) | |
| Indiana Pacers | +2500 | 45.5 | 58-24 (over) | |
| Washington Wizards | +2500 | 46.5 | 42-40 (under) | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +6000 | 38.5 | 45-37 (over) | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +6000 | 37.5 | 47-35 (over) | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +7500 | 36.5 | 36-46 (under) | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +10000 | 33.5 | 31-51 (under) | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +10000 | 31.5 | 17-65 (under) | |
| Toronto Raptors | +10000 | 34.5 | 16-66 (under) | |
| Dallas Mavericks | +10000 | 23.5 | 20-62 (under) | |
| Boston Celtics | +10000 | 30.5 | 36-46 (over) | |
| New Jersey Nets | +15000 | 22.5 | 43-39 (over) | |
| Sacramento Kings | +15000 | 24.5 | 27-55 (over) | |
| Golden State Warriors | +15000 | 25.5 | 19-63 (under) | |
| Denver Nuggets | +20000 | 21.5 | 11-71 (under) | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | +30000 | 20.5 | 19-63 (under) |

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