Football Betting >The Rules

By: THE GRADUATE

Football Betting Rules
If a player wagers on the favorite, that team must win by more than the amount of the point spread. On all straight bets, if the favorite wins by the exact point spread, the wager is a push, tie or "no action" and all bets are credited back to the player's account.

The numbers listed directly under the O/U Game is referred to as the total (over/under). Players can wager that the combined score of both teams will be either over 47 in this example (betting the over) or under 47 (betting the under). So if the combined total score of both teams is over 47 points, then the "Over" bettors will win the amount they wagered in the proportion of 10 won for every 11 wagered. If the combined total score of both teams is under 47 then the "Under" bettors win the amount they wagered in the proportion of 10 won for every 11 wagered. Once again if the combined final score of both teams falls exactly on the posted total, the game is considered a push and all bets are refunded.

While most straight wagers are placed on the side and total for the entire game, there may be a few other straight wagers available. Please note the following.

First half wagering: A bettor may wager a straight bet on which team will win the first half of action in just the same fashion as if he were placing a side bet for the entire game, only in this case, the event "ends" at the conclusion of the first half. A bettor may also place a similar wager on the total points scored in the first half of a given game, just like wagering on the total of a full game, only in this case the event ends at the conclusion of the first half. When placing a first half wager, ONLY the first half of action matters in determining the outcome of the wager.

Halftime wagers: Halftime lines are posted by the line manager soon after the completion of the first half of play. A player may then place a straight side wager on which team will win the second half and the player wins or loses solely on the scoring done after halftime as what happened in the first half is irrelevant to that wager. A bettor may also place a similar wager on the total points scored in the second half of a given game, just like wagering on the total of a full game, only in this case the outcome of the event is determined by only considering those points scored in the second half. When placing halftime wager, ONLY the second half of action plus any overtime scoring matters in determining the outcome of the wager.

Quarter wagers: Some sportsbooks will also offer first quarter, second quarter, third quarter and fourth quarter wagering on select football games. When wagering on these events, only points scored in the selected quarter count towards the outcome of the wager. Points scored in any overtime period(s) will NOT count on a fourth quarter wager.

Matchups: Sportsbooks also offer straight wagering on select head-to-head matchups involving individual teams and/or players. For example, you will be able to wager on who will score more points on a given NFL weekend, such as the St. Louis Rams or the Indianapolis Colts. Often, this will not be a standard 11-10 wager as one team may be favored by a wider margin, such as the Rams -150 and the Colts +130.

Football Betting Lines

By: THE PLAYER

Football Betting Lines
Football betting lines come in many shapes and sizes and give us many different betting opportunities. I’ll explain the many football betting lines you are likely to see, and give you examples of each of them so you understand what you will be looking at. Let’s begin by going over the various football betting lines you are likely to encounter.

The first basic football line lists the side and the total and looks like this: 101 New England Patriots -3 102 Miami Dolphins 41

You are risking 110 for every 100 dollars wagered on either the side or the total. If you like New England, you must win the game by more than three points to collect your bet. If you like Miami, you must either win the game outright, or lose by less than three points to collect. If the Patriots win by exactly three points you get a tie, or what is called a push, and your money is refunded. The total number of points is 41 and you can wager the game to go over or under that amount.

The next betting line is called the moneyline and looks like this: New England -160 Miami +140

The moneyline wager is just a bet on who will win the game outright, no points involved. If you like New England you are risking 160 for every 100 dollars wagered. If you like the Dolphins, and they win, you win 140 dollars for every 100 dollars wagered.

The next most common football betting line you are likely to see is the halftime line. It looks like this: New England PK -140 Miami 19

If you like the Patriots for the second half you are risking 140 for every 100 dollars. If you like the Dolphins you get 120 for every 100 wagered. The take back on the Dolphins is 20 dollars lower than the price on New England; therefore, it is called a 20-cent line. The total of 19 is the amount of points for the second half and you can wager over/under that amount risking the traditional 110 for every 100 dollars bet.

At some sportsbooks you can also bet the first half. The line would look very similar to the example listed above for the second half. You may also find individual quarter bets in the NFL and they would look like this: New England PK -120 Miami 7

That could be the example of a first quarter line and it is the same as the previous examples. Those are the basic football betting lines you are likely to see. Now let’s take a look at another possibility for a football betting line you might see during the season.

Future odds are very common in football as odds are posted for NFL teams to win their individual divisions, conferences, and ultimately the Super Bowl. Odds to win those events are very simple and straightforward and look like this: New England 7-1 Miami 15-1

Those are two examples of odds to win the Super Bowl. You would win 700 for every 100 dollars wagered if New England won the Super Bowl and 1500 for every 100 dollars risked on Miami if the Dolphins won the Super Bowl.

The odds look the same but are lower for winning the conference and individual divisions. College football has similar odds to win the National Championship and the separate conferences. Those are the basic football betting lines you will see during the football season. If there is any line you don’t understand, ask your sportsbook, and they will be happy to explain it to you.

Sports Betting >Types of Wagers for National Football League Games

From: Kid Rockstar

Types to Bets You Can Place for NFL Games
So where do you think I got the money to party like a rockstar? Well, from making winning bets on NFL games, of course!!

The only sporting event better than watching a NFL game, is making a winning wager on a NFL game. Ain't America great? Ya gotta love it!!

There are numerous wagers, such as straight bets, parlays, and teasers, available to be places for any NFL game. I will provide a brief explanation of these different types of bets, all of which can be placed at an online wager exchange (sport book).

Straight Bets

The team wagered on must win by the point spread given at the time of the wager. For straight wagers, unless otherwise indicated, the odds are $1.10 to win $1.00. Games that tie are considered "no action" and money is re-deposited back into your account. Due to changing events, the point spread may fluctuate at any time.

Example: Player wagers $110.00 on Cleveland -6 to beat +6 If San Diego wins by more than 6 points the player wins $100.00 so the total payout including the initial wager would be $210.00. If Cleveland only wins by 6 points then the game is considered "no action" and all money is returned to the bettor. If the Cleveland wins by less than 7 points the wagers is lost.

Totals (also known as Over/Under bets)

The combined score of both teams for games wagered on, all totals lay $1.10 to win $1.00 unless it is otherwise indicated.

Example: The player lays $110.00 on the OVER in the NY Jets/Dallas game. The total for the game is 45. If both teams' combined score is more than 45 than the player would win $100.00. If the combined score is equal 45 the game is considered "no action" and the money is returned. If the combined score is less than 45 then the wager is lost.

Money Line Wagers
The team wagered on just has to win the game. The amount you lay or take for each game may vary. The money line that is read to at the time of your wager is the money line you keep regardless of any line movement.

Example: The player wagers on Miami -160 at Minnesota +260. If Miami wins then the player would lay $160.00 to win $100.00. If the player bet on Minnesota then the player would lay $100.00 to win $260.00

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Parlays (also known as multiples or combos)

This is a bet of 2 or more teams (selections) or propositions in no particular order. All teams wagered on in a parlay must win. If there is a tie, or "no action" among the selections made, the parlay reverts down to the next lowest number for payoff. In the case of a 2-team parlay, it will revert down to a straight wager. No parlay bets will be accepted where individual "selections" are connected. For example, you cannot parlay the over of the first half of a football game with the over of the total game, because the two are 'connected'.

Example: Bettor wants to make a 5 team parlay: San Diego -7 Chicago +3 St. Louis -4 New England -10 Cincinnati -8 If all these games win then the bettor would have won at 20-1 odds. If only 1 team loses then the entire parlay loses.

Parlays are a very exciting way for the sports betting enthusiast to WIN VERY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY WITH VERY LIMITED RISK! Just look at the simple payout chart below to see how much you'll win by betting just $250 on the parlay combinations.

Typical Parlay Net Winnings for a $250 bet:

• 2 team parlay winner pays $650


• 3 team parlay winner pays $1500


• 4 team parlay winner pays $2500


• 5 team parlay winner pays $5000


• 6 team parlay winner pays $10,000


• 7 team parlay winner pays $18,750


• 8 team parlay winner pays $37,500


• 9 team parlay winner pays $75,000


• 10 team parlay winner pays $175,000

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Teasers
A teaser is a selection of two or more teams in one wager in which the point spread is adjusted in your favor. The number of teams selected and the number of points selected determines the payout odds. A "Tie" or "No Action" and a "Win" on a two team teaser shall constitute a "No Action" wager. A "Tie" or a "No Action" and a "Loss" on a two team teaser shall constitute a "Losing" wager. Ties on a three or more team teaser shall revert to the next lowest betting bracket. (Example: A tie on a three team becomes a two team teaser.)

Typical Teaser Net Winnings for $250 bet:

	6 points	6.5 points	7 points
2 teams	$227	$208	$192
3 teams	$450	$400	$350
4 teams	$750	$625	$500
5 teams	$1125	$1000	$875
6 teams	$1500	$1375	$1250

Future Book Wagers
A "futures" wager is a bet placed on an event that is scheduled to occur at some future date. For instance, prior to the beginning of the regular season for each major sport, odds will be established for each team to win their individual division, conference and seasonal championship.

Another type of "future" wager that has become extremely popular is the over/under wager for the total number of victories for the entire season for a given team.

Proposition Bets (Exotics)
Simply put, Proposition/Exotic Bets may generally be considered as any wager other than a straight "side" or "over/under" wager. More specifically, these wagers usually involve specific events and occurrences that happen throughout any given game. We have listed some examples for you below.

Props/Exotics will be offered on the more marquee games on the betting menu. These include, but are not limited to, Sunday and Monday night NFL games, various NCAA Football games, major Bowl games, and most Playoff and Championship games. There are also many other miscellaneous events that Props and Exotics will be offered for.

Examples and Definitions of Common Props/Exotics

1. Which team will be the first to score; touchdown, field goal or other? (This bet will be taken off the board for wagering 15 minutes before the scheduled kickoff time because the coin has been tossed and the team who will have the first possession of the ball is known.)
   
2. Which team will be the last to score? The team that scores last in the game (touchdown, field goal or other, overtime included).
   
3. Will either team score in the first X minutes and XX seconds of the game?
   
4. Will the first score of the game be a touchdown (overtime included)?


5. Will the last score of the first half be a field goal?
   
6. Will either team score in the last 2 minutes of the first half?
   
7. Will the team that scores first win the game?
   
8. Will either team have 3 or more unanswered scores?


9. Will either team score 3 times without the other team scoring in between (touchdown or field goal, conversions do not count)?
   
10. Will the longest touchdown be over or under XX yards?


11. Will the shortest touchdown of the game be over or under XX yards?
    
12. Which half will have the most points scored in it by both teams combined (overtime included in the second half)?
    
13. Will the total field goals made by both teams combined be over/under X?


14. Will Quarterback X throw an interception?


15. Will the total rushing yards by Running back X be over or under X?


16. Which team will have the most penalties?
    
17. Will the total sacks made by both teams combined be over or under X?
    
18. Will the total fumbles lost by both teams be over or under X?


19. Will the total points scored by a team be over or under X?


20. Alternate point spread (works exactly the same as the normal point spread).
    

As you can see there are all kinds of wagering action for NFL Football. All of these bets can be made easily, and very safely, online. Check out how to take advantage of all this betting action online, below.

Football Betting >The Basics

From: THE MUSCLE

FOOTBALL BETTING BASICS
Football betting offers a wide range of wagering based on spread betting. To succeed at football betting, you first need to learn the standard types of wagers and understand how betting lines work. Next, you need to know the football terms used at Sportsbooks, thus our Football Glossary. Lastly, and most important, is money management. This is the art of balancing your desire to win with the presevation of your capital.

Always remember, capital preservation is #1 and the need to win is #2.

To start with, check out these basic football betting tutorials..

Football Betting Types
Football Betting Lines
Football Wagering Rules

Tips for Making Football Betting Picks
Football Glossary
Betting Bankroll Management

After that, our advanced lessons take you to the next level.