Definition of Steals and Blocks

What does the term "steals and blocks" mean in the world of basketball betting? What is meant by the term "steals and blocks"?

In the world of basketball betting, the "steals and blocks" lines allow you to bet on how many steals and blocks a certain player will have.

For instance, the "steals and blocks" line for LeBron James might be set like this:

1.5 Steals and Blocks (LeBron James)

Over 1.5 Steals and Blocks, -110
Under 1.5 Steals and Blocks, -110

So, as you can imagine, if you bet the "Over" and LeBron ends the game with 2 steals and 0 blocks, you'd win the bet. Or, if he ends the game with 1 steal and 1 block, you'd also win, etc.

If LeBron finished the game with less than 1.5 steals and blocks combined, you'd lose the wager.

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Steals and blocks are obviously two statistics that aren't as widely followed, though this can provide opportunity for the savvy bettor.

The bettors who tend to delve into the lesser-followed lines will do better than the ones who instead focus on money lines, over/unders, etc.

If you enjoy betting on the outcome of the defensive side of basketball, steals and blocks betting is for you.