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Whether you’re spending a few bucks on an NBA spread or three digits on an NHL goal total, the latest welcome offer from ESPN BET is a must-have. New customers who sign up here and input our ESPN BET promo code SOUTH will receive a $1,000 First Bet Reset. Place up to a grand on the NBA or NHL Playoffs, and ESPN BET will cover a losing stake with a bonus bet refund.

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Tonight’s action features doubleheaders on the hardwood and ice. Find your favorite prop on ESPN BET before wagering up to $1,000. From there, you’ll receive a cash payout or a bonus bet refund, depending on the outcome. Either way, you’ll have a solid bankroll to tackle more upcoming playoff games in the coming days.
Create an account here and enter the ESPN BET promo code SOUTH to activate the $1,000 First Bet Reset. ESPN BET requires new customers to manually input the code to qualify for this offer.
NBA + NHL Betting Odds on ESPN BET
The fun tips off with two great NBA games. First, the Celtics host the Cavaliers for Game 2 of their best-of-seven series. Boston is a 13.5-point favorite after its 25-point win in the series opener. Next, the Mavericks face the Thunder in their second matchup this week. Dallas lost by 22 points on Tuesday, yet it’s only a 4.5-point underdog on ESPN BET.
For tonight’s NHL slate, the first puck drops in Raleigh for Rangers-Hurricanes. New York won the first two games in this series, including a double-OT thriller in Game 2, yet Carolina is a -165 moneyline favorite. Finally, the Avalanche and Stars go head-to-head for the second time in Dallas. Colorado’s 4-3 overtime win eliminated Dallas’ home-ice advantage, but the Avs are still a +115 underdog.
Use ESPN BET Promo Code SOUTH for $1K Bet Reset
New ESPN BET customers can place their first bet on any sport, not just the NBA or NHL, without sweating a loss. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to qualify for this $1,000 First Bet Reset:
- Click here to open the ESPN BET homepage.
- Hit the “Sign Up” button and create an account.
- When prompted, enter the ESPN BET promo code SOUTH.
- ESPN BET requires manual entry of this code.
- Confirm your identity and playing area.
- Select any secure payment method and deposit at least $10.
- Wager up to $1,000 on the NBA, NHL, or another betting market.
- Receive your stake back in bonus bets if you don’t win.
ESPN BET’s refund arrives in five stakes. For example, a bettor who loses their $1,000 wager will receive five (5) $200 bonus bets that expire seven days after receipt.
Featured Promos + Odds Boosts
Download the ESPN BET for more exciting offers. All bettors qualify for “First Goalscorer Thursday,” where a bettor who risks at least $10 on any NHL “First Goalscorer” market tonight gets a losing stake back as a bonus bet (max. $20). A similar promo is “First Basket Insurance,” except it’s for any NBA “Player to Score the First Basket” prop.
You can also place cash wagers on several limited-time odds boosts, including:
- Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic Each Score 28+ Points (was +530, now +650)
- Kyrie Irving Over 4.5 Three-Pointers and Mavericks Win (was +625, now +725)
- Artemi Panarin and Jake Guentzel Combine for 4+ Points (was +200, now +300)

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Tim van Straten is a commercial writer for Sportradar. A graduate of Bradley University, Tim worked in the sports radio industry as a host, producer, and program director before transitioning to full-time writing in 2021. He currently resides in Illinois with his wife and dog and tries to spend as much time on the golf course as possible so he can bet in peace.