Fun football game bets

Point spreads in football are where things tend to get a bit more tricky. A point spread can easily go from good to bad with just a half-point movement.

This is different than other sports where a half-point would not generally mean a whole lot. The reason for this is apparent to any football fan.

Many football games are won by a few different numbers of points…3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14 and so on. This happens because field goals are 3 points, extra points are 1 point, and touchdowns are 6 points. Since these are the primary way that points are scored, these intervals of points are the most frequent results in any given game. If you are looking to bet on Dallas as a 7 point favorite, but you go to the sportsbook and see that they are now While the line may seem awfully close to what it originally was, that less than a full point difference can easily be the difference between a winning and losing wager.

These examples get even more extreme when a line moves 1, 2, and even 3 points. When player injuries or lineup changes are reported, it is fairly common for the lines to move this many points. Always look at the original line, see what changes may have occurred in terms of lineups or matchups, and then compare the point spread to the odds currently being offered. Most football moneyline bets are offered at odds.

This goes for both the favorite or the underdog. If a sportsbook wants extra action on one side, the line may be 5 points less vigorish , where if it wants less action on one side, the line may be at Always make sure you look at what price you are getting in addition to how many points.

The good news at present is that football season is back on and we can expect to watch some great action soon enough. Now, for punters, the business never really stops. Already, professionals are betting on possible transfers in the Premier League and picking up early odds on which team is likely to win.

However, if you are someone new, think about making some wagers on a few fun and unusual bets, as they can prove to be equally lucrative. Although most bookies take out bets for plenty of possibilities when it comes to football, many first-time sports bettors are unaware that websites also offer a build your own odd option. In this, you can contact the bookmaker and bet on something completely different. One such bet to make is on substitutes and if a particular footballer will get playtime or not.

One especially gets to see this at the start of a league season. Managers typically hold back new players during the first few games only allowing them to go in as substitutes.

On pieces of paper, write down football related words, such as helmet, sideline, touchdown, or even players and coaches names. You can also include food items such as beer, chips, salsa and buffalo wings. Put the pieces of paper in a hat. Have one team member pick from the hat and act out the word on the paper, the other players on the actors team have to guess the word.

The time limit should be 1 or 2 minutes per word. Once the team guesses the word or the time runs out, the charades continue with the opposing team. The winner is the team with the most correct guesses. Make sure to inform your guests in advance about what betting games you will offer and the stakes. That way, everyone will come properly prepared if they want to participate. And if you prefer to watch the game by yourself — hey, I get it … I do when my team makes the Super Bowl — you can always track your bets with the free Action Network App.

Click here or on the image below to download and print your Super Bowl Squares sheet. The concept is simple: The person who gets the most questions right wins the pot. I personally like to assign the highest buy-in to this game, but know your audience. You can create your own questions in a variety of formats — multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc. Pro tips: Mix it up with entertainment and sports if you have a bigger crowd. Go with 10 for a more casual audience.

Feel free to adjust point values or have them all equally weighted. Click here or on the image below to download and print our prop sheet.

This Super Bowl prop game of strategy is one you want to do with a group of seasoned sports bettors. You can even do this one with just you and one other person if you prefer to watch the game in a less distracted environment.