How To Choose The Right Type Of Football Betting

Betting in sports has always been a favorite with many. Not only in games such as poker, but in many different kinds of sports and games. But, there is something very special about football betting. The best thing about it is that, it is not just about wild guessing. It has actually developed into a science, where the handicappers study the market carefully, gather lots of information, and analyze the same. If you also want to be a part of this exciting endeavor, the first thing that you have to do is to learn how to make an educated wager.

Straight, Total, And Exotic Bets
There are several different ways for football betting. It all starts by picking the right game and then determining what the point-spread or "line" should be. The “line” refers to the number of points the oddsmaker or the handicapper gives to the underdog. You can visit an online sportsbook to find the point spread and daily lines, as they post the "betting lines" every day.

There are different bets available for football betting. For example, straight wager refers to the type of betting where you need to bet on either under/over or the point spread. You can also go for a straight bet, which means that the football team you have wagered on must win in order to cover the spread. Likewise, wagering on “total” means you are betting on the total number of points scored by both the teams. The best thing about the total betting is that you are not concerned about the team that is going to win. You are only betting on the total points, such as whether they will score more (over) or less (under) than the total posted by the handicapper.

Some sportsbooks and bookies will also give you the opportunity for propositions or exotic bets, which are neither straight nor total wager. These betting types are available for very important games only, such as the Super Bowl, major bowl games, high-profile regular season NCAA games, playoff games, and Monday or Sunday Night NFL games.