Introduction to NFL Betting

In the USA, NFL betting is the most popular form of sports betting.  Here in the UK, NFL betting may not be as popular, but it is something you can get into if your betting site offers it (which most these days do). 

Why is NFL betting fun?

• Games are fast, taking place on a single day. 
• NFL football is action-packed, engaging to watch, and tells a great story across the season.
• On Sundays, there are early and late afternoon games.  This means there are two main time periods where you can bet each day.  If you do poorly in the beginning of the day, you might be able to make up for it during the later part of the day.
• As with other sports you enjoy betting on, there are many types of wagers you can take, including money-line bets, spread bets, and over/under bets as well as NFL futures.  So there are many flexible opportunities to make money.

If you do not currently follow NFL football, you will need to learn how the game is played before you start betting.  Otherwise you are not in a position to make smart, profitable wagers.  American football is a complex game, but once you start getting into it, you will start picking up the details fast and learning the backgrounds of teams and players.  There are many helpful statistics which can guide you when it comes time to plan your wagers as well as tips on how to bet on NFL games.

As with any other sport, you will achieve the greatest success with NFL betting if you have a system in place.  That means you need to come up with a betting strategy and test it out before you bet with real money.  You also need to carefully manage your money so that you do not wager too much on any one bet. 

While it takes some time to pick up on a new sport or a new type of bet, NFL wagering can be very rewarding.  As we are just now entering into the preseason, this is the perfect time to watch and learn.  Preseason games don’t count toward the season, but they offer you a great opportunity to understand the game and learn more about the important teams and players this year.  Spend a few weeks learning and planning, and you will be all set for the start of the season!