{"id":60156,"date":"2018-07-27T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T23:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/?post_type=guide&#038;p=60156"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:35:28","slug":"nfl-bets-made-simple","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/how-to\/nfl-bets-made-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bet on NFL Games (Beginner Guide with Simple Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Want to <strong>bet on the NFL<\/strong> but not sure where to start? You&rsquo;re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re a die-hard football fan or simply looking to add some excitement to your Sunday afternoon, <strong>learning how to bet on NFL games<\/strong> is simple and fun once you understand the basics.<\/p><div class=\"\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250 __300x250\" id=\"sportsbettingdime_InContent_1\">\n        <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n            freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({\n                placementName: \"sportsbettingdime_InContent_1\",\n                slotId: \"sportsbettingdime_InContent_1\"\n            });\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we&rsquo;ll break down everything you need to know, from how to read NFL odds, types of bets you can make and where you can legally bet on football so you&rsquo;re ready for kickoff.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Bet on NFL Games Sections:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"#how\">Understanding NFL Betting Basics in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"#multi\">Multi-Game NFL Bet Types<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"#other\">Betting on NFL Props &amp; Futures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"#states\">States That Allow NFL Betting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"#faq\">How to Bet on NFL Games FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-nfl-betting-basics-in-2026\"><a id=\"how\"><\/a>Understanding NFL Betting Basics in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NFL betting landscape is the biggest its ever been in 2026 and there are a ton of betting options out there as a result. With plenty of NFL betting odds on AFC and NFC games across the board, online sports bettors can wager on everything from preseason games to key playoff matchups in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open a site from our list of best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/nfl-sites\/\">NFL betting apps<\/a>, you will see the following wagers displayed for each game: point spread bets, moneyline bets, and totals bets. These three will almost always be grouped together, appearing on a betting line as follows:<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-desktop\" class=\"hidden sm:block mx-auto\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384123 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-d.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football cowboys giants\" width=\"850\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-d.png 850w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-d-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-d-768x190.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-mobile\" class=\"block sm:hidden\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-m.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football cowboys giants mobile\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-m.png 320w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-1-m-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-point-spread\">What is the Point Spread?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/spread-betting-explained\/\">Betting &ldquo;against the spread&rdquo;<\/a> is the most popular way to wager on American football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may hear people reference the spread in a variety of ways: betting against the spread, betting the spread, point spread betting, or simply ATS (against the spread).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Football games are rarely perfect match-ups, and the spread is the sportsbooks&rsquo; way of leveling the playing field. In order to win a point spread bet or &ldquo;cover the spread,&rdquo; the favored team not only has to win the game &ndash; they must do so by a specified number of points (the spread).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spread encourages equal betting on both teams, as it essentially &ldquo;gives&rdquo; points to the underdog.&nbsp; You most often find spreads with half-points attached, which is known as a &ldquo;hook.&rdquo; The hook avoids the possibility of a push (or tie).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at our Giants\/Cowboys example above, the team with the negative number next to its name is the favorite; in this case, it is Dallas (-5.5). If you bet on the Cowboys against the spread, they have to win the game by at least six points for you to win your bet. Dallas is said to be &ldquo;laying&rdquo; 5.5 points in these circumstances. Another way to look at it is subtracting 5.5 points from Dallas&rsquo; final score at the end of the game. If the Cowboys still have more points after subtracting 5.5, then they cover the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The spread is a way of leveling the playing field: In order to cover the spread, the favored team not only needs to win the game &ndash; they must do so by a specified number of points.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giants have a positive number next to their team name, indicating they are the underdog. They do not have to win the game outright for you to win your bet. As long as they don&rsquo;t lose by more than five points, you&rsquo;ll come out a winner. Obviously, you would also win your bet if the Giants won the game outright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spreads often do change throughout the week to encourage equal betting on either side, but your bet will be locked in at whichever number it was when you placed your bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our point spread betting guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/how-to\/nfl-bet-against-spread\/\">learn more about betting against the spread in the NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-moneyline\">What is the Moneyline?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While less popular than betting the spread, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/nfl\/odds\/\">the NFL moneyline is the easiest football bet<\/a> to understand. 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Returning to our sample line above, Dallas remains the favorite on the moneyline, as indicated by the negative number (-200) next to the team name. But, in this case, that number means something different: a -200 moneyline tells bettors that they need to wager $200 on Dallas in order to win $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When betting the moneyline, you are simply picking the team that will win the game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive number next to the New York Giants (+150) gives us similar information, with one key difference. It tells bettors how much they will win on a $100 bet, in this case $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moneyline bets are easy to understand, but they offer a poor return on investment when betting on the favorite. To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/moneyline-explained\/\">detailed guide to moneyline bets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-total-over-under\">What is the Total (Over\/Under)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When betting on the &ldquo;total,&rdquo; you are no longer concerned with which team will win the game. Instead, your focus is strictly on how many points will be scored overall. You may also hear this type of bet referred to as &ldquo;over-under betting.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticking with our Dallas\/New York example, the sportsbook has set the total at 49.5 points. Again, the half-point (hook) is present to prevent a push. You have two options when betting totals: over (more than 49.5 points will be scored between both teams) or under (less than 49.5 points will be scored overall).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When betting on the &ldquo;total,&rdquo; you are no longer concerned with which team will win the game. Instead, your focus is strictly on how many points will be scored overall.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Odds will generally be the same for betting either the over or the under, and the total set by the sportsbook can change throughout the week. When making this kind of bet, ensure you click on the option with the correct letter &mdash; &ldquo;o&rdquo; for over and &ldquo;u&rdquo; for under. You will see the total listed twice in case the odds do differ between the two options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/totals-betting-explained\/\">guide to totals betting<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-multi-game-nfl-bets-parlays-amp-teasers\"><a id=\"multi\"><\/a>Multi-Game NFL Bets: Parlays &amp; Teasers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With anywhere from 13-16 matchups to choose from, you may want to bet on more than one game each week. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/parlays-teasers-explained\/\">Parlays and teasers<\/a> allow you to do just that, and they can be very profitable options for those who know how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parlays\">Parlays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In simplest terms, a parlay bet is one that involves more than a single event. For example, if you want to take the Cowboys to cover the spread (from our example above), and are confident the game will end over 49.5 total points, you can bet both with one single stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A parlay can include a combination of moneyline, point spread, or totals bets from one or more games each week. However, most sportsbooks will not allow you to bet the moneyline and the spread in the same game. Some sportsbooks will allow unlimited events in a parlay, while others cap a maximum number.<\/p><div class=\"\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250 __300x250\" id=\"sportsbettingdime_InContent_3\">\n        <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n            freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({\n                placementName: \"sportsbettingdime_InContent_3\",\n                slotId: \"sportsbettingdime_InContent_3\"\n            });\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/nfl\/sgp\/\">NFL same-game parlays<\/a> offer sports bettors a chance to correlate wagers and create more favorable odds for any given game. They&rsquo;re quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to wager on NFL games, and for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When constructing a parlay, your potential payout is increased, as you need to get all events correct. This allows you to risk less for more winnings. But keep in mind, there is no prize for getting seven of eight events in a parlay correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teasers\">Teasers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A teaser is a type of parlay, in which all bets are against the spread or the total, and the bettor sacrifices potential payout for more favorable spreads. Let&rsquo;s look at two more games from the NFL to help illustrate this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-desktop\" class=\"hidden sm:block mx-auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384126 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-d.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football spread image\" width=\"850\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-d.png 850w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-d-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-d-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-mobile\" class=\"block sm:hidden\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-384128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-m.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football spread image mobile\" width=\"320\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-m.png 320w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/new-football-bettors-sample-line-2-m-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Most sportsbooks give you the option of teasing the spreads by +6.0, +6.5, or +7.0 points. In our example above, we may tease our spreads by just +6.0 points. This would result in Kansas City getting 13.5 points (7.5 + 6.0 = +13.5), and Pittsburgh only laying three points (-9 + 6.0 = -3). As mentioned, though, your potential payout is dramatically decreased because you are getting much more favorable spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use teasers when betting on the total. Certain sportsbooks offer a long list of alternate spreads to choose from in each game. This will allow you to work the spread in either direction for each game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As was the case with a parlay, you need to get all events correct in a teaser to win the bet. It&rsquo;s important to know your sportsbook when constructing parlays and teasers, as some will remove an event from the parlay\/teaser if the outcome is a push, while others count a push as a loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-nfl-bets-props-futures-amp-more\">Other NFL Bets: Props, Futures &amp; More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s more to NFL wagering than betting the moneyline, against the spread, and totals. You can also bet on how well one NFL player will perform, who will win team and individual awards, and even the outcome of a single play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-prop-bets\">NFL Prop Bets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Propositions, or props, are most popular during the Super Bowl, but are available throughout the NFL regular season as well. Prop bets range from which team will score a field goal first to how many passing yards a given QB will throw for, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When props involve an individual statistic, the sportsbook will set a projected total, and you simply choose over or under. In any prop bet, the sportsbook will lay out your options very clearly and will include the odds for betting on each.<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-desktop\" class=\"hidden sm:block mx-auto\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-383708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-d.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football prop bets example\" width=\"850\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-d.png 850w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-d-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-d-768x260.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-shortcode=\"visible-mobile\" class=\"block sm:hidden\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-383709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-m.png\" alt=\"how to bet on football prop bets mobile\" width=\"290\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-m.png 290w, https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/app\/uploads\/media\/3\/sbd-popularprops-m-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>These are only a handful of the props available to you for each game, and when the Super Bowl comes around, not all props will be football-based. You&rsquo;ll see unorthodox prop bets like the length of the National Anthem, and what color Gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach. You do have the option of creating a parlay with props, as well, but most books force you to have only prop bets in the parlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/proposition-betting-explained\/\">Find more prop bet details here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-futures\">Futures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within 24 hours of the final whistle in the Super Bowl, bettors can begin wagering on who will win next year&rsquo;s big event. This is referred to as an NFL futures bet. Before the teams playing are determined, you can handpick which of the 32 NFL franchises will hoist the Lombardi Trophy and you should monitor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/nfl\/super-bowl-odds\/\">Super Bowl odds<\/a> to get an idea of which teams are favored to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other popular futures bets involve the major individual player awards for each season: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, etc. The sportsbook will provide a list of the favorites and include a &ldquo;FIELD&rdquo; option. If betting the FIELD, you are wagering on none of the listed names winning that award. Certain sportsbooks will also allow you to bet on the QB to throw for the most yards in a season, which RB gets the most rushing yards, what receiver has the most receiving yards, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team win totals are also a very popular futures bet. Sportsbooks set a number of wins for each team (often with a hook) and allow you to bet the over or under. These may be referred to as &ldquo;season props&rdquo; on some sportsbooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more to learn the ins and outs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/futures-bets-explained\/\">futures betting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-game-live-betting\">In-Game Live Betting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many sportsbooks allow you to bet on the moneyline, spread, total, and more throughout the game. This is called live betting. Of course, the lines and odds will shift throughout a single game depending on how things are progressing on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/betting-101\/live-betting\/\">Live betting<\/a> also allows you to wager on the outcome of the next play. These props can be as general as predicting whether a team will run a passing or rushing play, but also as specific as loss of yards, gain of 1-4 yards, gain of 5-9 yards, a first down, or a touchdown. You will have to be quick as your window to place these bets is very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-bet-on-nfl-games-legally\"><a id=\"states\"><\/a>Where to Bet on NFL Games Legally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th><strong>Online<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Retail Locations<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/arizona\/\">Arizona Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/arkansas\/\">Arkansas Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/colorado\/\">Colorado Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/connecticut\/\">Connecticut Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/dc\/\">DC Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/delaware\/\">Delaware Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/illinois\/\">Illinois Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/indiana\/\">Indiana Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/iowa\/\">Iowa Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/kansas\/\">Kansas Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/kentucky\/\">Kentucky Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/louisiana\/\">Louisiana Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/maine\/\">Maine Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/maryland\/\">Maryland Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/massachusetts\/\">Massachusetts Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/michigan\/\">Michigan Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/mississippi\/\">Mississippi Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/montana\/\">Montana Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>On-Premises Only<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/nebraska\/\">Nebraska Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/nevada\/\">Nevada Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/new-hampshire\/\">New Hampshire Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/new-jersey\/\">New Jersey Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/new-mexico\/\">New Mexico Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/new-york\/\">New York Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/ohio\/\">Ohio Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/oregon\/\">Oregon Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/pennsylvania\/\">Pennsylvania Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/rhode-island\/\">Rhode Island Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/tennessee\/\">Tennessee Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/west-virginia\/\">West Virginia Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/wisconsin\/\">Wisconsin Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/wyoming\/\">Wyoming Sports Betting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The NFL betting market has never looked better. There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/us\/apps\/\">US betting apps<\/a> that allow you to easily place wagers on your favorite teams&mdash;including the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and Tennessee Titans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans can currently place bets on their favorite NFL teams in American states like Arizona and Pennsylvania&mdash;if the Cardinals, Eagles, or Steelers are your cup of tea. Giants and Jets fans can take comfort in knowing New York sports betting apps are already active in the Empire State. Connecticut sports betting apps and Louisiana online sportsbooks now live in their respective states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whoever you cheer for, there&rsquo;s plenty of opportunities to win big on your favorite teams and you can do it all from the comfort of your home. Make sure you keep an eye out for bonus offers before finalizing a wager, like the one available through the use of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/sportsbooks\/fanatics\/\">Fanatics Sportsbook&nbsp;promo code<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-bet-on-nfl-games-faq\"><a id=\"faq\"><\/a>How to Bet on NFL Games FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got more questions about how to bet on NFL games? Let&rsquo;s see if we can help you out in our FAQ section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235666039\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&rsquo;s the best way to bet on NFL games?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best way to bet on NFL games is by using legal, real money betting apps in the US, or by visiting an in-person sportsbook. This guide provides the different types of bets you can make as a beginner, such as spread, moneyline, over\/under and prop bets.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235772349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I bet on NFL games online?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can bet online through licensed sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365 and Fanatics. Just create an account, deposit funds, and choose your bets. Make sure online betting is legal in your state.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235799287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does the point spread mean in NFL betting?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The point spread levels the playing field between teams. If the Cowboys are -6.5, they must win by 7 or more for your bet to win. If you bet on the underdog at +6.5, they can lose by up to 6 and you still win.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235836161\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I bet on NFL games in my state?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sports betting laws vary by state. Some states allow online betting, others only in-person, and a few still prohibit it. Check our state-by-state guide for the latest legal info.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235875661\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&rsquo;s the difference between moneyline, spread, and totals?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Moneyline bets are picking the winner of the game, spread bets are picking a team to win or lose by certain amount, and totals are betting on whether the total points scored will be over or under a specific amount.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756235971282\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is NFL betting legal in the US?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but it depends on your location. Over 30 states have legalized sports betting in some form. Always use licensed sportsbooks and check local laws.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757540337027\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it better to bet early or late on NFL games?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Early can capture softer openers; late benefits from more information (injuries, weather) and lets you compare your price to the&nbsp;<strong>closing line<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757540353330\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a push on a spread bet?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When a favorite with a whole&#8209;number spread (e.g.,&nbsp;<strong>&#8209;3<\/strong>) wins by exactly that number, the bet&nbsp;<strong>pushes<\/strong>&nbsp;and your stake is returned.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757540381374\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are NFL &ldquo;key numbers&rdquo; and why do they matter?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">NFL scoring often lands on&nbsp;<strong>3<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>7<\/strong>. Getting&nbsp;<strong>+3.5<\/strong>&nbsp;instead of&nbsp;<strong>+3<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>&#8209;2.5<\/strong>&nbsp;instead of&nbsp;<strong>&#8209;3<\/strong>, can flip outcomes over a season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757540411165\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I combine spreads and player props in the same game?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, many books offer&nbsp;<strong>same&#8209;game parlays<\/strong>. They&rsquo;re fun but higher variance&mdash;use smaller stakes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757540433975\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&rsquo;s a unit in bankroll management?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A&nbsp;<strong>unit<\/strong>&nbsp;is a fixed bet size (usually&nbsp;<strong>1&ndash;2%<\/strong>&nbsp;of bankroll) that keeps your staking consistent through ups and downs.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-success-this-nfl-season\">Find Success This NFL Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start betting on the NFL, simply take a gander at some of the best promos available from top sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. To make things even easier for you, we&rsquo;ve included the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/nfl\/betting-promos\/\">football betting promo codes<\/a> below so you can make an informed decision for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockparty-geo-restricted-content\" data-render-type=\"fallback\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/sportsbooks\/draftkings\/promos\/\">DraftKings promo code<\/a> is a great one for new users with a very accessible welcome offer of Bet $5, Get $150. As a newer player on the US sports betting scene, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/sportsbooks\/bet365\/bonus-code\/\">bet365 bonus code<\/a> unlocks an excellent Bet $5, Get $150 welcome offer for new users in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. If larger lump sums are more your thing, don&rsquo;t miss out on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/sportsbooks\/betmgm\/offers\/\">BetMGM promo code<\/a> that lands you their $1,500 First Bet Offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s certainly no shortage of options when it comes to betting on the NFL. Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbettingdime.com\/guides\/how-to\/nfl-betting-strategies\/\">9 simple strategies NFL bettors should know<\/a> before jumping in on the action, and always wager responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a full weekend on football betting, college ball also offers exciting and profitable options for bettors. 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