The following is applicable to all Football games, including NFL, NCAA College Football, CFL and Arena Football.

As well as the outrights, at BetVictor we also bring you a wide selection of American Football betting markets and odds for each of the matches in the NFL and NCAA, including bets to win, team to score first, the score at each quarter, and total number of touchdowns scored. You’ll also find odds on spread betting. 37.5 total score. Over (-125) Under (+105) In this case, if you are betting that the total score will be over 37, then you will need to bet $125 in order to win $100. The (-) sign shows that this is a likely outcome.

Abandoned or postponed games are void unless rearranged and played in the same NFL weekly schedule (Thursday-Wednesday local stadium time), except for those bets that have already been determined at the time of abandonment or postponement.

If a game venue is changed, bets already placed will stand, providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed game are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.

• American Football betting is about spotting mistakes in the market and this kind of scenario is an example of when the bookies' odds may be slightly off. Handicap betting is when you place bets relating to whether a team will exceed the 'virtual head start' that the betting.
• In American Football, the bookies will handicap the team they feel is more likely to win, they do this by starting them on minus points, the other team then has a plus handicap. The idea of this is to even.

In 2-Way markets Push rules apply, unless otherwise stated. Bet amounts on straight bets are returned, and in parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner. For example - in Handicap or Totals betting where the index (value) of the market is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number.

All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body:

We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a game at any time without notice. For settlement purposes, the team listed first in the event name is always considered the Home Team. Example: Team A vs Team B - Team A is the Home Team.

Handicap Betting Meaning

Overview of Specific Markets

Live/In-Game Betting

For Live Betting purposes these rules apply unless stated otherwise.

• Where a Handicap Draw selection (3-Way Handicap market) is offered during live betting, only bets placed on the draw will be settled as winners when the result lands on the whole number selected.

Prices quoted are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played unless otherwise stated. As the markets are in-running, we reserve the right to close the market at any time.

• When scores are displayed in running, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the score and game time; however, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.

Proposition bets

For season-long proposition bets on the NFL (including custom bets), teams must complete all regular season games for bets to stand.

In the event of an abandoned game all bet amounts are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

All proposition bets are straight bets only. Overtime counts, unless otherwise stated.

Team/Player Passing Yards – Settlement is based on gross passing yards.

Team/Player Rushing Yards – Settlement is based on the total rushing yards gained (includes negative yardage).

Quarterback props are based on gross passing yards gained.

To convert a 4th down attempt - The ‘Yes’ option is determined by achieving a new set of downs, either by run, pass (this includes if a TD is scored as a result) or automatic 1st down penalty. Field goals (irrespective of being made or not) do not count as a converted down.

Quarter and half markets

For bets based on the specific quarters or halves, the entire period of play must be played unless the result is already determined. NFL fourth quarter betting includes overtime.

Soccer Handicap Betting

Half time/Full time markets are settled considering Full Time as regulation time. Overtime does not count toward Full time selections for settlement purposes.

Spread (Handicap) Betting

Overtime counts for game handicap betting. Overtime does not count for quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting. For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are refunded.

Game betting

Overtime counts. In the event of a tie following overtime all bets are refunded.

Total points

Overtime counts for all total game/team total and prop points markets. Overtime does not count for total points on quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting.

For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of total points being exactly the Customer’s selected line, all bets are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.

Betting Expert Football

First team/last team to score

In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already. Overtime counts for these markets.

First/Last/Anytime/Next Touchdown scorer

Predict the name of the first/last/anytime Touchdown scorer in the game, or whether no touchdown will be scored. Only when a player is listed on NFL.com as 'inactive' for that game are the selections voided. ‘Any Other Touchdown Scorer’ refers to any player not specifically listed. If no Touchdowns are scored, bet amounts will be lost unless ‘no Touchdown scorer’ is selected. A Touchdown scorer is defined as the player that carries the ball across the goal line, catches the ball in the endzone or recovers a fumble in the endzone that is ruled a touchdown.

When “Defense/Special Teams” is listed as an option, and the First/Last/Anytime/Next touchdown scorer is Defense/Special Teams, this selection will be settled the winner and supersede the individual player.

Ex. Tyreek Hill is a listed option, but scores on a punt return touchdown for the first/last/anytime/next touchdown - For settlement purposes, Defensive/Special Teams touchdown would be the winning selection.

For Player to Score 2/3/4/etc. or More Times markets – A player scoring on a Defensive/Special Teams touchdown will not count towards their individual total.

Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times?

Predict whether either team will score 3 consecutive unanswered times during the game. A Score excludes any PATs (point after touchdown or 2 point conversions).

Total Game Touchdowns/Successful Field Goals

Predict the total number of Touchdowns/successful field goals in the game. Overtime counts.

Will there be Overtime?

Predict whether or not there will be overtime. If a game is abandoned prior to the end of normal playing time (regulation) bets are void, unless it is the final of the competition in which case all bets stand for the rescheduled game.

Will there be a safety?

Predict whether or not there will be a safety in the game. Overtime counts. A safety will be awarded by the game officials and is the only means whereby a team not in possession can score points. It can occur in a variety of ways but the most common is when an opponent in possession of the ball is tackled in his own end zone.

Super Bowl MVP

Predict which player will be voted the Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl MVP propositions, if there are co-MVPs, any bet related would be paid at full odds.

How Does Handicap Football Betting Work

Longest/Shortest Touchdown Markets

Shortest Touchdown Scored, Fumble recovered in end zone, under is a winner. If there are no Touchdowns then bets are void.

Longest/Shortest Successful Field Goal Markets

If there are no successful Field Goals, then bets are void.

Winning Margin

Predict the team to win the game and the margin.

Futures

All Futures markets include playoffs where applicable.

Super Bowl winner, Conference Outright and Divisional Futures bets stand regardless of the length of the season.

NFL Conference Winner

How Does Handicap Draw Betting Work

The team that progresses to the Super Bowl will be deemed the winner of the conference. NFL Divisional winner markets are determined by games won during the Regular Season (where appropriate NFL tie-break rules will apply).

If you have any questions about sports betting, please contact Support.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about sports betting with us.

American Football Handicap Betting Odds

Our support team is on hand 24-7 to assist you, and can answer any questions not listed in the FAQ.

How Does A Handicap Bet Work

Make your first real money deposit and start playing. Deposits are fast and secure.