Question 1

How are NFL odds determined?

Accepted Answer

Many factors go into determining NFL odds. Some of those factors include the matchup and the current form of the two teams, the location of the game, weather conditions, and injuries and suspensions.

Question 2

How do NFL spreads work?

Accepted Answer

If you are betting on NFL spread odds, you are betting on the favorite to win by at least a certain amount or the underdog to win outright or lose by less than a certain amount. For example, if the Chiefs are favored by 3.5 points against the Bengals, the Chiefs would need to win by four or more points to cover the spread.

Question 3

What is a total bet in a NFL game?

Accepted Answer

Total bets, also known as over/under bets, are on the listed total to either be exceeded (over) or not be exceeded (under). If a sportsbook lists a total of 47.5 points, that means that the two teams must combine for 48 or more points for over bets to win and 47 or fewer points for under bets to win.

Question 4

How do moneylines work in NFL betting?

Accepted Answer

The moneyline shows who the oddsmaker thinks is the favorite and gives them less favorable odds. For example, the Vikings are favored against the Raiders and are -175 on the moneyline. To win a moneyline bet, the team you bet on simply has to win the game. So if you bet $10 on the Vikings to win at -175 odds and they do indeed win, you would profit $5.71. It’s important to remember that the moneyline can adjust throughout the week before a game, but the number you bet stays the same. So if you bet the Vikings -175 on the Moneyline earlier in the week and as it gets closer to kickoff, the moneyline is -195, you still get the -175 number. The lower the number, the more likely, in the oddsmakers eyes, it is that a team will win. And vice versa on the other side. The higher the plus money odds on the underdog, the less likely it is, in the oddsmakers eyes, for that team to win.

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