The NFL is by far America’s most popular sport for online betting, but that doesn’t mean it’s not popular in Brazil, too.
While online football betting may seem confusing at first, once you get a hang of the terminology, it’s really quite simple to bet on NFL games.
Our NFL betting guide will cover:
Playing on your home field is a statistically proven advantage in the NFL. It’s rare to see good home teams lose by double digits at home. If you see a team favoured by 10 points or more on the road, take a close look.
Our experts cannot stress this enough: have a bankroll strategy. A general rule of thumb is to only use 5% of your bankroll on any one bet (e.g. if you have $100 total, no more than $5 per bet). This will keep you in the game longer and provide you a better chance of winning in the long run.
Keep an eye out for West Coast teams playing Sunday morning games on the East Coast. Whether it’s the jet lag or the time difference, West Coast teams have historically struggled to cover the spread when traveling East.
If you are looking to place a bet on NFL football, you can bet on the points spread, moneyline, total, halves and quarters. These are the foundations of NFL football betting. In the last few years, NFL Futures, NFL prop betting and live betting have become more popular with sports bettors.
When you have found the perfect online football betting site, you will have to register at the sportsbook before placing your bet.
For Brazilians who are new to online football betting, we recommend the online sportsbooks listed near the top of the page for online NFL betting. When looking for NFL online betting sites, bettors should look for deposit options, withdrawal time, mobile accessibility and welcome bonuses.
A point-spread bet requires that you bet 11 to make 10, meaning you have to pay $110 to possibly win $100, regardless of which team you wager on. You’ll be paid $210 if you win, which is your original $110 plus the $100 in profits. You can make an even-money bet, such as $50, but the casino will round down your profits to the nearest dollar. Instead of a 10 to 11 payout of $45.45, you’ll be paid $45 if your $50 bet wins.
NFL betting trends can cause the line to move. Bookmakers set a line based on what they think it should be. Their goal is to get 50 percent of the bets on one side and 50 percent on the other. This way they aren’t exposed and collect from the losers and payout the winners.
Yes, online NFL betting is safe — Be sure to use a gambling website or online sportsbook that uses SSL-Encryption to bet on NFL games, and even better, one that’s certified by the Malta Gaming Authority and/or the respective banking methods like Visa, Bitcoin or Cash Transfer.