The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off on Tuesday, determining the final playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Key matchups include Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat in the East, alongside Grizzlies vs. Warriors and Mavericks vs. Kings in the West. New bettors can take advantage of a DraftKings promo: bet $5 and instantly receive $200 in bonus bets to wager on these games.
This article details the DraftKings offer and compares it to other sportsbook promotions, while also highlighting key games on today`s schedule.
Claiming the DraftKings Promo
This DraftKings promo is for first-time users only, residing in states where DraftKings operates and meeting the legal age requirement.
To sign up, provide your details including name, email, birth date, and address, along with payment information. After account creation, deposit and bet at least $5. Regardless of your bet`s outcome, you`ll receive $200 in bonus bets, distributed as eight $25 tokens.
Bonus bets are credited within 72 hours after your initial bet settles and expire after seven days. Winnings from bonus bets exclude the stake amount.
DraftKings Promo vs. Competitors
Several sportsbooks are offering promotions for new users during the NBA Play-In Tournament. Here’s a comparison of top offers:
| Brand | Promo | CBS Promo Code |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantly | None required |
| BetMGM | Up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses | CBSSPORTS |
| Caesars | Bet $1, double your winnings on your next 10 bets | CBSDYW |
| Fanatics | Bet and get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets | None required |
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets if your bet wins | None required |
| bet365 | Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets win or lose | CBSBET365 |
DraftKings, FanDuel, and bet365 offer `bet and get` promotions with a $5 minimum first bet. FanDuel offers $250 in bonus bets, DraftKings $200, and bet365 $150. FanDuel requires a win for bonus bets, while DraftKings and bet365 award them regardless. DraftKings provides bonus funds as eight $25 tokens, while bet365 allows flexible bonus fund wagering.
Caesars offers profit boosts: a 100% boost on the next 10 bets after a $1 first bet, with a $25 maximum bet and $2,500 max additional winnings per token.
BetMGM and Fanatics provide bet insurance. BetMGM refunds up to $1,500 in bonus bets if the first bet loses. Fanatics covers the first bet each day for 10 days, up to $100 daily, for a potential $1,000 in bonus bets if those bets lose.
NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Preview
The Play-In Tournament allows four teams per conference to compete for the final two playoff seeds. In the East, #7 Hawks vs. #8 Magic and in the West, #7 Grizzlies vs. #8 Warriors will determine the #7 seeds to face Boston and Houston, respectively. Losers will play the winners of #9 Bulls vs. #10 Heat and #9 Mavericks vs. #10 Kings for the #8 seeds, facing Cleveland and Oklahoma City.
Hawks-Magic and Grizzlies-Warriors are on Tuesday, Bulls-Heat and Mavericks-Kings on Wednesday. The 7-8 game losers play the 9-10 game winners on Thursday.
The Magic opened as 5-point favorites against the Hawks, and the Bulls are slim 1-point favorites over the Heat. If favorites win, Chicago would play Atlanta for the #8 seed.
Warriors are 7.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies, and Kings are 5-point favorites against the Mavericks. Wins for Golden State and Sacramento would set up Kings-Mavericks for the #8 seed in the West.
Key players in Hawks-Magic are Trae Young (Atlanta) and Paolo Banchero (Orlando), both averaging over 24 PPG. Bulls` top scorer Coby White averages 20.6 PPG, and Tyler Herro (Heat) averages 23.9 PPG.
Hawks and Magic split their season series 2-2, Bulls swept the Heat 3-0. Warriors won 3 of 4 against Grizzlies, and Kings swept Mavericks 3-0.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors, aiming for another championship with Draymond Green and Steve Kerr. Ja Morant is key for the Grizzlies. For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis (in a previous trade) lead, while the Kings are led by DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Domantas Sabonis.
Responsible Gaming with DraftKings
It`s crucial to gamble responsibly and know your limits. DraftKings provides tools like time and wager limits and self-exclusion options, along with responsible gambling resources.
National resources include The National Council on Problem Gaming and Gamblers Anonymous, and the helpline 1-800-GAMBLER.
Jasper Hawthorne