# Basketball betting in Canada: spreads, totals and player props

> How NBA bets work in Canada: spreads, totals and player props, what to read about absent players and overtime, and where operator rules are published.

Source: https://reviewstandings.com/nba-raptors-betting-canada/
Updated: 2026-11-13

Basketball bets in Canada use spreads, totals, moneylines and player props, on a league with one Canadian club, the Toronto Raptors. What happens to a prop when a player does not play is set by each operator's wording. As of 2026-11-13 we have not read any operator's basketball rules, and NBA season dates are not confirmed.

## Spreads, totals and props

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Basketball is bet through the [point spread](https://reviewstandings.com/what-is-a-point-spread/), the [total](https://reviewstandings.com/what-is-an-over-under-total/), the moneyline and [player props](https://reviewstandings.com/what-is-a-prop-bet/). A prop is a bet on one player's figure, such as points or rebounds.

Example (not an offer): a prop set at 24.5 points wins on "over" if the player scores 25 or more.

**Takeaway:** a prop bet depends on one person's game, so the operator's rule on absences matters.

## If the player does not play

The key question for a player prop is what happens when the player does not take the court. An operator may void the bet and return the stake, or may keep it. That is the operator's wording, and we have not yet read it.

The same applies to overtime: check whether the bet includes it.

**Takeaway:** read the player-prop rule before placing a prop, not after the game.

## The Raptors and the season

The Toronto Raptors are the only Canadian club in the NBA. The NBA season dates are not confirmed, so we state none here. We take them from nba.com when we read it.

Season context is on the [2026-27 Raptors season page](https://reviewstandings.com/nba-2026-27-raptors-season/).

## Where basketball rules are published

**Basketball settlement rules published by operators · operator rules pages · checked 2026-11-13**

| Operator | Overtime | Player did not play | Postponement | Page and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (ON, AB): candidate, registration to be confirmed | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not read |
| DraftKings (ON, AB): candidate, registration to be confirmed | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed as of 2026-11-13 | Not read |

Profiles: [BetMGM](https://reviewstandings.com/betmgm-review/) and [DraftKings](https://reviewstandings.com/draftkings-review/). The order is alphabetical, not a ranking.

## How we checked

1. We read the source review for the Canadian NBA club.
2. We have not read operator basketball rules or nba.com, so those cells read "Not confirmed".
3. We placed no bets.

## Sources

- Source review of league calendars, 2026-11-06.
- nba.com: to be read and dated.
- Operator rules pages: to be read and dated.

## What changed

- 2026-11-13: first version; markets and rule frame.

## Age and help

19+ in Ontario and British Columbia; 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec. Gambling involves risk. Play responsibly. Need help? See [help lines by province](https://reviewstandings.com/rules-safety-and-help/). Need a break? Ontario: [BetGuard](https://betguard.ca/gp/en/). Alberta: [selfexclusion.ca](https://www.selfexclusion.ca/s/). Not an official site of any operator or regulator.

## FAQ

**What is a player prop?**

A prop is a bet on one player's statistic, such as points or rebounds, against a number the operator sets.

**What happens if the player does not play?**

That is set by the operator's wording. We could not confirm any operator's rule as of 2026-11-13.

**Is there a Canadian NBA team?**

Yes. The Toronto Raptors are the only Canadian club in the NBA.

**When does the NBA season start?**

Not confirmed. We take the dates from nba.com when we read it.