NFL-Lines

Betting enthusiasts new to betting on NFL games should know there are three main types of wagering methods when it comes to the NFL. The three include point spread, moneyline's and the over/ under. Today we will be looking at perhaps the most popular of the three types of NFL wagers, the point spread.

The NFL point spread is the only form of the three bets, whose odds remain the same the entire time. For moneyline's and the over/under the odds are similar to that of horse betting odds, as they are always changing up until the opening kickoff. Not only is the point spread the only fixed wager, however it is also the one bet in which if you can win, you can make double the amount you placed.

Essentially, the point spread is the odd that a bookie creates in order for the fan wagering on the game to choose either a favorite or an underdog. For instance in a game featuring the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals the point spread would read like this

Bengals + 7
Colts - 7

The plus sign, would tell you that the Bengals are the Northbet underdogs and that the Colts are favored to win by a touchdown. If the Bengals lose the game seven to nothing, fans who picked the Colts to win by the point spread of seven will win the game. Conversely if the Bengals lose by less than seven, say three to nothing, or win the game, the fans that chose the underdog in the point spread will win the match.

As well, point spreads are written up as fractions, in order to assure a winner and negate a tie. Also in most common point spread betting lines, the home team is placed on the bottom and if the match is between two good teams, the spread is lower.