NFL betting: Available markets
There are several markets available for NFL betting. Here are some of the most popular:
- Moneyline: Just wager on the victor of the game. Betting lines will change depending on the relative strengths of the competing teams.
- Point Spread: In this type of bet, a handicap is given to the favorite team to level the playing field. For example, if the spread is -3.5 in favor of the Green Bay Packers, they must win by four points or more for the bet to pay out.
- Over/Under: This is a wager on the total amount of points that will be scored during the match. A line is established by the bookmaker, and the gambler places a wager on whether or not the total score will be higher than that figure.
- Prop Bets: These are bets on specific events or outcomes within the game, such as which player will score the first touchdown, how many yards a particular player will run for, or the total number of turnovers.
- Futures: These are bets on outcomes that will occur at the end of the season, such as which team will win the Super Bowl or which player will be named MVP.
- Live Betting: This type of in-game betting allows bettors to place wagers as the game unfolds. Odds and lines will constantly update to reflect the game’s current state.