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AskTheBookie (ATB) is the #1 source for NFL best bets from professional sports bettors. Our team consistently identifies where the value is, enabling our members to place +EV bets. We use available data (stats, trends, line movements, etc.) to uncover the top NFL picks every week of the season.
Our website provides NFL content year-round, and we preview every NFL matchup. While we release some free NFL best bets, you’ll need to open an account to access all of our premium NFL picks. For those new to NFL betting, our experts have published numerous football betting guides, strategies, and systems to help get you started.
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NFL Best Bets at AskTheBookie All Season Long
If you want to bet alongside NFL sharps, you’ve come to the right place. Our team of professional sports bettors releases NFL best bets throughout the season and even during the offseason. We follow all the latest news (lineups, injuries, trades, drama) and provide in-depth analysis.
We cover all NFL betting markets, including moneyline, point spread, totals, team props, player props, and futures. You’ll also learn how to bet on NFL teasers and parlays, including the increasingly popular same-game parlays.
From Week 1 through the Super Bowl, we release NFL best bets for every game. Our team is skilled at finding value in NFL games, and if you play daily fantasy football or bet on player props, we have the data to back up all of our picks.
During the offseason, we provide NFL draft analysis, predictions, and futures markets (e.g., Super Bowl winners, conference champions, player futures, and win totals).
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How to Bet on the NFL
The first step to learning how to bet on the NFL is understanding how NFL odds work. Here’s a breakdown of the top three markets: moneyline, spreads, and totals.
NFL Odds Explained
The first step to learning how to bet on the NFL is understanding how NFL odds work. Here’s a breakdown of the top three markets: moneyline, spreads, and totals.
Like hockey, there isn’t as much scoring in baseball as in sports like basketball and football. As a result, baseball is more of a moneyline sport. Bettors can still bet on the point spread, though it is known as the run line in baseball betting.
NFL Moneyline Odds
- Example: Chargers (+200) vs. Chiefs (-245)
With NFL moneyline bets, your goal is to predict the winner of the game. The team with negative (-) odds is the favorite, while the team with positive (+) odds is the underdog. If the odds are negative, the number represents how much you need to bet to win $100 (Bet $245 to win $100 on the Chiefs). When the odds are positive, it shows how much you’ll win on a $100 bet (Bet $100 to win $200 on the Chargers).
NFL Point Spread Odds
- Example: Chargers +5.5 (-105) vs. Chiefs -5.5 (-115)
Point spreads aim to make NFL games closer to a 50/50 proposition. If the spread is negative, the team needs to win by that many points (Chiefs need to win by 6+ points). If the spread is positive, the team will win if they win the game or lose by fewer points than the spread (Chargers can lose by up to five points and still win the bet).
NFL Game Total Odds
- Example: Over 50.5 Points (-110) vs. Under 50.5 Points (-110)
Game totals are over/under wagers, and the odds are typically -110 on both sides. In this case, the over will win if both teams combine to score 51+ points, and the under wins if they score 50 or fewer points. The -110 odds mean you need to bet $110 to win $100 on either side.
Once you understand these NFL odds, you’ll have a foundation for understanding all NFL betting markets.
NFL Betting Tips and Strategies for Beginners
Here are some essential NFL tips and strategies for beginners:
NFL Key Numbers
In the NFL, key numbers (3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 14) represent the most common winning margins. Since 2000, the most common margins are three points (15.03% of games) and seven points (9.17% of games).
NFL Betting Trends
Isolating trends allows bettors to build systems. Recent trends are more predictive. For instance, if a team is on a 10-1 run at home over the last two seasons, that’s valuable when placing bets.
NFL Statistics
Using advanced NFL stats (such as DVOA, EPA, CPOE, and aDOT) will help you think like professional bettors when formulating best bets.
Can I bet on the NFL online?
Yes, betting on the NFL online is legal in most jurisdictions. Every online sportsbook offers NFL betting due to its popularity.
How do I consistently win betting on the NFL?
Even the best handicappers win only about 55% of their bets long-term. To improve your chances, open an account with us and follow our expert NFL picks.
How does live betting work?
In NFL live betting, you can place wagers while the game is being played. You can bet on markets like moneyline, spreads, totals, and props in real-time.
What is the public betting on in the NFL?
Fading the public is a popular strategy when betting becomes lop-sided. Our consensus report shows where the public and sharps are betting, and you can use that information to your advantage.
How much is bet on the NFL each week?
It’s estimated that about $350 million is bet on the NFL weekly in legal U.S. markets. Start winning your NFL best bets by following our professional sports bettors.
