By Rob Mason, PSO President of Sports Operations
Aug 31, 2022

NFL Betting: Essential Tips For Beginners

The NFL is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports among spectators and we can also say the same for the betting universe. In fact, both new and old bettors are beginning to agree that the NFL presents some of the best odds and betting options in the industry. If you fall into this category, this content is especially for you. It contains tips that will come in handy especially if you are new to betting on this interesting sport. Let’s go!



 

Take Advantage of NFL Betting Offers

There is almost no bookie that doesn’t offer some sort of incentives to new and old players. To kick off your NFL betting career, the first piece of advice is to find the best betting sign up offers around. That way, you have an extra push when making your first bets. Sign-up offers could come in numerous ways namely:

– No deposit bonus

– Deposit bonus

– Free bet

– Cashback

It varies depending on the bookie and it is up to you to choose which ones you prefer. Whichever way, make it count!

 

Minimize Parlays

Parlays can be very rewarding and seeing bigger wins is great, but in the NFL, don’t make them your regular bet, especially as a beginner. Apart from the fact that parlays increase the house edge, the NFL is also well known for regular upsets so the last thing you want is one big team ruining your ticket. Brace yourself for many surprising wins because you will see several wins against the run of play—that is what makes the sport fun. 

As a beginner in the NFL, it is best to limit your stakes to single bets. Minimize parlays and take it one at a time.



Be Weary of NFL Betting Experts

Experts in this context refer to professionals and pundits that release hot takes on games. They release their opinions weekly and a lot of bettors follow them diligently; as a beginner, that is the last thing you want to do. As highlighted earlier, the NFL is ridden with upsets and that is because of the smaller skill gap between teams. That is the reason for the great odds—no team is excessively dominant.

So it is not uncommon to see these experts be wrong. You will be better off analyzing games yourself. It doesn’t have to be deep research; just check the team’s present form alongside their available players and you will come up with something convincing. Or use money trends to help understand the previous results of similar situations.

 

Niche Down

To last in NFL betting, one important thing is to niche down. This involves specializing in specific types of bets; it could be player props, totals, or any other. When you specialize, it allows you to figure out more winning factors compared to people who generalize their stakes. Of course, we don’t expect you to know your preference instantly, so, feel free to experiment before making a choice.