What is 2nd Quarter – Draw No Bet (DNB)?
- This market applies only to the 2nd quarter of a basketball game.
- You bet on which team will win that quarter.
- If the quarter ends in a tie, your stake is refunded (no win, no loss).
- If your chosen team wins the 2nd quarter, you win. If they lose, you lose.
Essentially, you are protecting yourself from the possibility of a tied quarter.
Why focus on the 2nd Quarter?
The 2nd quarter is often where:
- Benches come in → Coaches rotate starters and bench players, creating swings.
- Momentum shifts → If a team had a slow 1st quarter, they often bounce back in the 2nd.
- Defensive adjustments → Teams make quick tactical changes before halftime.
This makes the 2nd quarter a good opportunity for bettors who study bench strength, rotations, and in-game momentum.
Example Team Analysis: Golden State Warriors
Let’s look at the Warriors in the 2023/24 NBA season (as an example pattern):
- 1st Quarter: The Warriors sometimes start slow, relying on Steph Curry but struggling defensively.
- 2nd Quarter: Their bench, especially players like Jonathan Kuminga and Chris Paul (when healthy), often provide strong scoring runs.
- They outscored opponents in 2nd quarters in many games, even when trailing after the 1st.
Example:
- Warriors vs Lakers (Regular Season)
- 1st Quarter: Lakers led 28–25
- 2nd Quarter: Warriors won 35–26 (bet on Warriors 2Q DNB = WIN)
This shows why looking at bench productivity and momentum responses in the 2nd quarter matters.
Key Factors to Analyse
- Bench Scoring → Does the team’s 2nd unit score consistently?
- Fatigue factor → Does the opponent rely too heavily on starters?
- In-game momentum → Did the favorite start slow and is likely to bounce back?
- Historical 2Q Stats → Some teams are consistent 2nd quarter winners.
Betting Tips for 2nd Quarter DNB
- Target teams with strong benches (Warriors, Celtics, Nuggets).
- Look for “slow starters” – Teams that usually pick up momentum after the 1st quarter.
- Avoid games with extreme mismatches – Blowouts often make quarters unpredictable.
- Live Betting Edge → If a favorite loses the 1st quarter, backing them in the 2nd quarter DNB is often profitable.
- Check rotations → Injuries or starters resting in 2nd quarter heavily influence results.
Example Betting Angle:
If the Boston Celtics are down by 5–10 points after Q1 against a weaker team, betting Celtics 2nd Quarter DNB is often a value play because their bench + defensive adjustments usually swing momentum before halftime.
Would you like me to also create a list of top NBA/EuroLeague teams that are strong in 2nd quarters (historically reliable for this bet), so you can target them directly?