The NFL is the unquestioned king of American sports. Every game garners millions of viewers, and each franchise is worth more than $1 billion. Naturally, this has led to millions of dollars in wagers on NFL Sunday (and Thursday, and Monday).
Perhaps you love watching the NFL and want to make the games even more exciting. In addition to standard bets like the money line and spread, player props – individual statistical milestones – can be a lot of fun to wager on.
Anytime Touchdown Scorer
In terms of the best NFL prop bets today or any day, it seems like the most popular option is the anytime touchdown scorer prop. There is nothing to electrify or silence a crowd quite like a big touchdown, so why not parlay that into a big win?
Choosing players that will score a touchdown adds tension to each game. Some players are expected to score – typically given – odds – while others are a longshot to score. On any given day, your choice could turn out to be a winner no matter what the final score turns out to be.
Passing Yards
The most exciting point of NFL football these days is the passing game. There are more high-level quarterbacks in the league at one time than there ever have been. That equates to a lot of yardage when Sunday rolls around. Depending on the matchup, those passing yardage props can climb to impressive heights.
Bettors can wager on quarterback passing yardage props, set in an over/under format. For instance, if Josh Allen has his prop listed at 274.5 yards, the bettor would wager whether he would go over or fall short of that number. If you don’t have a rooting interest in a particular game, there is nothing wrong with cheering for an aerial show.
Rushing/Receiving Yards
Though the quarterbacks get the lion’s share of the attention, a truly dynamic offense is balanced. Great receivers give the quarterback the weapons that he needs to be dominant. A balanced running back can carve up a defense on the ground or contribute to the passing attack. For that reason, another way to go is to wager on rushing or receiving yardage props.
Like passing yard props, this is an over/under format. Depending on the player, there is even a category for combined rushing and receiving yards. For backs like the Chargers’ Austin Ekeler, betting the combo is typically the best way to go because of how much he contributes to the offense. It also makes your rooting interests very clear throughout the game.
Defensive Props
Not everyone loves an offensive battle. Back in the day, a rough and tough defense was the key to success. Those aren’t as widespread as they once were but there is just something about watching a defense impose its will on the opposition. If you like a particular defense, there are props that can give you a chance to win. Tackles, sacks, and interceptions are available with a few players in each category to choose from.
Imagine betting on the Cowboys’ Daron Bland this year. Not only does he lead the NFL with eight interceptions (only two other players have at least five), but he also set the NFL record for the most interception return touchdowns with five. There is nothing to get you up off of your couch like seeing your defensive player intercept a pass and take it to the house. Given the odds of an interception happening on a given day, it will also create a fantastic value bet that can cash in big time.
