Nfl Betting Rules

1. Nfl Betting Rules
2. Betting Rules On Nfl Ties
3. American Football Betting Rules
4. Nfl Totals Betting Rules
5. Nfl Betting Rules Paddy Power
6. Vegas Nfl Betting Rules

In the NFL the best team will win the vast majority of the games. Spread betting is the most popular NFL betting option because spread betting handicaps the favourite team, which puts both teams on a more even playing field. This allows wagers on favourites to cover the spread to payout much more than money lines and also allows wagers on underdogs to have an equal chance of winning. NFL spread betting is very easy to understand and this page will explain it in detail.

Football Betting Rules. For betting purposes, a football game (pro or college) becomes official after fifty-five (55) minutes of play. Games lasting under 55 minutes constitute 'No Action' or 'Push/Cancel' and all money is refunded. Wagering on the game point spread, money line, or total (over/under) includes any overtime scoring.

In NFL spread betting the oddsmakers set a number of points that one team is favoured by in the game. This is also known as the games handicap. For a wager on the favourite to payout the favoured team must win the game by more points than the spread amount. This is known as covering the spread. For a wager on the underdog to win, the team must either win the game straight up or lose be fewer points than the spread. This is known as beating the spread. For example, if a team is favoured by 7 points, then the favourite must win by more than a touchdown to cover the spread and the underdog must either win, or lose by less than a touchdown in order to beat the spread.

For season-long proposition bets on the NFL (including custom bets), teams must complete at least the 16-game regular season for bets to stand. In the event of an abandoned game all bet amounts are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place. When it comes to NFL betting systems, the Point Differential System is one of the most time-consuming, but also one of the most accurate when trying to gauge the relative offensive and defensive strength of a particular team. Football Betting Rules Football Betting Rules. For betting purposes, a football game (pro or college) becomes official after fifty-five (55). NFL Betting Props. NFL-SCORE FIRST in the game: All wagers will be considered official after the first score. NCAA Football Conference. The following are specific sports betting rules by sport. NFL and NCAA games are official after 55 minutes of play for wagering purposes. Side and Totals wagers include overtime periods, quarters or extra innings when tabulating the final score. Overtime periods are included as part of the wager on full game and half time wagers.

NFL Spread Betting Example

Oakland Raiders +10 (-110)
Denver Broncos -10 (-110)

In this example, the Denver Broncos are 10 point favourites over the Oakland Raiders. The (-) sign beside the spread amount indicates the favourite because they are essentially having 10 points taken away from them, while the (+) sign indicates the underdog because they are basically having 10 points added to their score.

In this example a wager on the Broncos will payout if they win by more than 10 points, while a wager on the Raiders will payout if they lose by fewer than 10 points or if they pull of the big upset and win the game outright.

Other NFL Spread Betting Information

The most common odds associated with each side of a spread bet are (-110), which means that a $110 bet would win $100. That being said it is possible for the odds to vary slightly if the spread doesn’t perfectly handicap a game. Here is an example:

Green Bay Packers -3 (-120)
Minnesota Vikings +3 (+100)

In this case the oddsmakers feel that it is more likely that the Packers will cover the 3 point spread than it is that the Vikings will beat it. In this case a $120 wager on the Packers covering the spread wins $100, while a $100 wager on the Vikings beating the spread also pays out $100.

In the two examples given in this article the spreads are whole numbers. If the game finishes with the favourite winning by exactly the spread amount then the bet is pushed and the wager is refunded. It is also possible for spreads to include half points (eg. 3.5, 7.5, etc), in which case it would not be possible for the bet to push.

The following is applicable to all Football games, including NFL, NCAA College Football, CFL and Arena Football.

Abandoned or postponed games are void unless rearranged and played in the same NFL weekly schedule (Thursday-Wednesday local stadium time), except for those bets that have already been determined at the time of abandonment or postponement.

If a game venue is changed, bets already placed will stand, providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed game are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.

In 2-Way markets Push rules apply, unless otherwise stated. Bet amounts on straight bets are returned, and in parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner. For example - in Handicap or Totals betting where the index (value) of the market is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number.

All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body:

We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a game at any time without notice. For settlement purposes, the team listed first in the event name is always considered the Home Team. Example: Team A vs Team B - Team A is the Home Team.

Overview of Specific Markets

Live/In-Game Betting

For Live Betting purposes these rules apply unless stated otherwise.

• Where a Handicap Draw selection (3-Way Handicap market) is offered during live betting, only bets placed on the draw will be finalized as winners when the result lands on the whole number selected.

Prices quoted are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played unless otherwise stated. As the markets are in-running, we reserve the right to close the market at any time.

• When scores are displayed in running, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the score and game time; however, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.

Proposition bets

For season-long proposition bets on the NFL (including custom bets), teams must complete at least the 16-game regular season for bets to stand.

In the event of an abandoned game all bet amounts are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

For player prop markets the player(s) in question must compete in at least one down to have action.

All proposition bets are straight bets only. Overtime counts, unless otherwise stated.

Team/Player Passing Yards – Settlement is based on gross passing yards.

Team/Player Rushing Yards – Settlement is based on the total rushing yards gained (includes negative yardage).

Quarterback props are based on gross passing yards gained.

To convert a 4th down attempt - The ‘Yes’ option is determined by achieving a new set of downs, either by run, pass (this includes if a TD is scored as a result) or automatic 1st down penalty. Field goals (irrespective of being made or not) do not count as a converted down.

Quarter and half markets

For bets based on the specific quarters or halves, the entire period of play must be played unless the result is already determined. NFL fourth quarter betting includes overtime.

Nfl Betting Rules

Handicap Betting

Overtime counts for game handicap betting. Overtime does not count for quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting. For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are refunded.

Game betting

Overtime counts, except for Double Chance betting, In the event of a tie following overtime all bets are refunded.

Total points

Overtime counts for all total game/team total and prop points markets. Overtime does not count for total points on quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting.

For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of total points being exactly the nominated line, all bets are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.

First team/last team to score

In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already. Overtime counts for these markets.

First/Last/Anytime Touchdown scorer

Forecast the name of the first/last/anytime Touchdown scorer in the game, or whether no touchdown will be scored. Only when a player is listed on NFL.com as 'inactive' for that game are the selections voided. ‘The field’ refers to any player not specifically listed. If no Touchdowns are scored, bet amounts will be lost unless ‘no Touchdown scorer’ is selected.

Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times?

Forecast whether either team will score 3 consecutive unanswered times during the game. A Score excludes any PATs (point after touchdown or 2 point conversions).

Total Game Touchdowns/Field Goals

Predict the total number of Touchdowns/successful field goals in the game. Overtime counts.

Will there be Overtime?

Predict whether or not there will be overtime. If a game is abandoned prior to the end of normal playing time (regulation) bets are void, unless it is the final of the competition in which case all bets stand for the rescheduled game.

Will there be a safety?

Predict whether or not there will be a safety in the game. Overtime counts. A safety will be awarded by the game officials and is the only means whereby a team not in possession can score points. It can occur in a variety of ways but the most common is when an opponent in possession of the ball is tackled in his own end zone.

Super Bowl MVP

Betting Rules On Nfl Ties

Predict which player will be voted the Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl MVP propositions, if there are co-MVPs, any bet related would be paid at full odds.

Longest/Shortest Touchdown Markets

American Football Betting Rules

Shortest Touchdown Scored, Fumble recovered in end zone, under is a winner. If there are no Touchdowns then bets are void.

Longest/Shortest Field Goal Markets

If there are no successful Field Goals, then bets are void.

Winning Margin

Predict the team to win the game and the margin.

Futures

All Futures markets include playoffs where applicable.

Super Bowl winner, Conference Outright and Divisional Futures bets stand regardless of the length of the season.

NFL Conference Winner

Nfl Totals Betting Rules

The team that progresses to the Super Bowl will be deemed the winner of the conference. NFL Divisional winner markets are determined by games won during the Regular Season (where appropriate NFL tie-break rules will apply).

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