Prop Betting Explained

Prop betting explained. Learn how to bet on props, what prop betting numbers mean, and when to place a prop bet. These fun sides bets are available for most NFL, NBA, and European soccer games. Sportsbooks will offer additional prop betting opportunities for major events like the Super Bowl, College Football Championship, the Final Four, or Word Series. Finally, we’ll explain when to combine a player prop with a single game straight bet to increase you winnings.

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What is a Prop Bet?

A prop or proposition bet is a side bet placed on an event that isn’t dependent on the game’s final outcome.

Common prop bets are for whether a particular event will occur or not. One side of the bet will be “Yes”, the other side “No”. The sportsbook will offer odds for each outcome. For example, will a Quarterback throw an interception in the first half – choose “Yes” or “No”.

Other prop bets will have multiple outcomes. Each result will have its own odds. For example, the color of Gatorade thrown over the head of the winning football team’s coach – choose “Yellow”, “Green”, “Red” or “Blue”.

Common Prop Bets

Anything related to a player’s stats can be a prop. Common single-game examples include the number and variety of points scored, defensive stats, types of fouls, total turnovers, and scoring methods.

Sportsbooks will also offer team props. Single-game examples include point scoring method, defensive performance, or coaching decisions.

Season win total betting is popular among savvy bettors. Choose whether a team’s total wins will be over or under the sportsbook’s line. Season win total props are sometimes called season win total futures.

Novelty props include the first play a quarterback calls, the number and variety of touchdown celebration, or the first team to get a corner kick in a soccer match.

How do Prop Bets Win or Lose?

Your prop bet wins if you select the correct outcome. The bet loses if you choose the wrong outcome.

Note that your selection must be completely correct. Suppose you bet on a prop that a basketball player would score 20 or more points in each half of the game. If they scored 24 points in each half, you win. However, if they scored 24 in the first half and 18 in the second, you lose.

When do Prop Bets Tie or Push?

Your prop bet will tie or push if the result equals the sportsbook’s line. For example, you bet that a hockey player would score more than 2 goals. If the player ended up scoring exactly 2 goals, your prop bet would push. The sportsbook will refund your wager.

In general, sportsbooks take care not to offer props that might push. Like a point spread with a half-point line, your prop will either win or lose.

How to Place a Prop Bet

What do Prop Bet Odds Numbers Mean?

Each possible outcome will have moneyline odds at American sportsbooks.

The most likely, or favorite outcome, will have a minus value. The minus value indicates how much you risk to win $100. -110 means you risk $110 to win $100.

Some outcomes will have 2 or more plus values. This is common if there are more than 2 possible results. The plus value indicates how much you win if you risk $100. +150 means you win $150 for risking $100. Similarly, +400 means you win $400 for risking $100.

Some prop bets may have two -110 values. This means either side is equally likely. You’ll see this happen with coin toss prop bets offered for the Super Bowl or College Football championship.

More About Betting Odds

SportsBetting3.com’s video and text tutorial “How to Read Sports Betting Odds” discusses how to read betting odds in detail.

Current Prop Bets

NFL Prop Bets - Next 4 Games
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AZ CT DC IA IL IN KS KY LA MI MS NC NY OH PA TN VA WY	BetMGM Bet
Seahawks Bears First Team To Score 8:15pm EST	-150+115Bet
Seahawks Bears No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 8:15pm EST	-165+125+8000Bet
Seahawks Bears Game to Overtime 8:15pm EST	Yes +775No -2500Bet
Seahawks Bears Safety to be Scored 8:15pm EST	Yes +1000No -3000Bet
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Caleb Williams Interceptions Thrown SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet
Geno Smith Interceptions Thrown SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet
Caleb Williams Longest Passing Completion SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet
Geno Smith Longest Passing Completion SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet
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Cairo Santos Total Kicking Points SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet
Jason Myers Total Kicking Points SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	6.5 o -1356.5 u +105Bet
Caleb Williams Total Pass Completions SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	21.5 o +10521.5 u -135Bet
Geno Smith Total Pass Completions SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet
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Caleb Williams Total Passing Yards SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	217.5 o -115217.5 u -115Bet
Geno Smith Total Passing Yards SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	252.5 o -115252.5 u -115Bet
Caleb Williams Total Touchdown Passes SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	1.5 o +1351.5 u -185Bet
Geno Smith Total Touchdown Passes SEA at CHI 8:15pm EST	1.5 o +1051.5 u -140Bet
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Chargers Patriots First Team To Score 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	-145+110Bet
Chargers Patriots No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	-160+120+8000Bet
Chargers Patriots Game to Overtime 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	Yes +750No -2500Bet
Chargers Patriots Safety to be Scored 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	Yes +1000No -3000Bet
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Drake Maye Interceptions Thrown LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	0.5 o -1900.5 u +140Bet
Justin Herbert Interceptions Thrown LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet
Drake Maye Longest Passing Completion LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet
Justin Herbert Longest Passing Completion LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet
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Cameron Dicker Total Kicking Points LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet
Joey Slye Total Kicking Points LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet
Drake Maye Total Pass Completions LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet
Justin Herbert Total Pass Completions LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet
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Drake Maye Total Passing Yards LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	215.5 o -115215.5 u -115Bet
Justin Herbert Total Passing Yards LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	233.5 o -115233.5 u -115Bet
Drake Maye Total Touchdown Passes LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	1.5 o +1751.5 u -250Bet
Justin Herbert Total Touchdown Passes LAC at NE 12/28/24 1:00pm EST	1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet
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Broncos Bengals First Team To Score 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	-105-125Bet
Broncos Bengals No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	+100-135+10000Bet
Broncos Bengals Game to Overtime 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	Yes +700No -2000Bet
Broncos Bengals Safety to be Scored 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	Yes +1000No -3000Bet
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Bo Nix Interceptions Thrown DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet
Joe Burrow Interceptions Thrown DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	0.5 o -1150.5 u -115Bet
Bo Nix Longest Passing Completion DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet
Joe Burrow Longest Passing Completion DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet
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Cade York Total Kicking Points DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet
Wil Lutz Total Kicking Points DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet
Bo Nix Total Pass Completions DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	21.5 o -13521.5 u +100Bet
Joe Burrow Total Pass Completions DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	25.5 o +10025.5 u -130Bet
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Bo Nix Total Passing Yards DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	230.5 o -115230.5 u -115Bet
Joe Burrow Total Passing Yards DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	278.5 o -115278.5 u -115Bet
Bo Nix Total Touchdown Passes DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	1.5 o +1151.5 u -150Bet
Joe Burrow Total Touchdown Passes DEN at CIN 12/28/24 4:30pm EST	2.5 o +1502.5 u -200Bet
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Cardinals Rams First Team To Score 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	+130-165Bet
Cardinals Rams No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	+150-200+10000Bet
Cardinals Rams Game to Overtime 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	Yes +800No -3000Bet
Cardinals Rams Safety to be Scored 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	Yes +1000No -3000Bet
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Kyler Murray Interceptions Thrown ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet
Matthew Stafford Interceptions Thrown ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet
Kyler Murray Longest Passing Completion ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet
Matthew Stafford Longest Passing Completion ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet
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Chad Ryland Total Kicking Points ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	5.5 o -1355.5 u +105Bet
Joshua Karty Total Kicking Points ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet
Kyler Murray Total Pass Completions ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet
Matthew Stafford Total Pass Completions ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet
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Kyler Murray Total Passing Yards ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	225.5 o -115225.5 u -115Bet
Matthew Stafford Total Passing Yards ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	236.5 o -115236.5 u -115Bet
Kyler Murray Total Touchdown Passes ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	1.5 o +1201.5 u -160Bet
Matthew Stafford Total Touchdown Passes ARI at LAR 12/28/24 8:15pm EST	1.5 o -1601.5 u +120Bet

NBA Prop Bets - Next 2 Games
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Heat Magic Game to Overtime 7:10pm EST	Yes +1200No -3000Bet
Heat Team Total Points MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	104.5 o -110104.5 u -115Bet
Magic Team Total Points MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	104.5 o -110104.5 u -115Bet
Anthony Black Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet
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Bam Adebayo Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet
Duncan Robinson Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	11.5 o -12011.5 u -115Bet
Goga Bitadze Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet
Haywood Highsmith Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet
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Jaime Jaquez Jr Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet
Jalen Suggs Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	20.5 o +10520.5 u -140Bet
Jonathan Isaac Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet
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Terry Rozier Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet
Tristan da Silva Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet
Tyler Herro Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet
Wendell Carter Jr Points Scored MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet
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Anthony Black Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet
Bam Adebayo Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	33.5 u -14033.5 o +105Bet
Duncan Robinson Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet
Goga Bitadze Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	24.5 o -11524.5 u -120Bet
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Haywood Highsmith Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	9.5 o +1009.5 u -130Bet
Jaime Jaquez Jr Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	20.5 u -14520.5 o +105Bet
Jalen Suggs Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	30.5 u -13530.5 o +100Bet
Jonathan Isaac Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet
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Tyler Herro Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	33.5 u -11033.5 o -120Bet
Wendell Carter Jr Points, Rebounds & Assists MIA at ORL 7:10pm EST	18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet
Hornets Wizards Game to Overtime 7:10pm EST	Yes +1200No -3000Bet
Hornets Team Total Points CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	116.5 o -110116.5 u -120Bet
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Wizards Team Total Points CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet
Alex Sarr Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet
Bilal Coulibaly Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet
Brandon Miller Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet
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Carlton Carrington Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet
Corey Kispert Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet
Jonas Valanciunas Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet
Jordan Poole Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet
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Josh Green Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet
LaMelo Ball Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet
Malcolm Brogdon Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	13.5 o -11513.5 u -120Bet
Mark Williams Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet
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Miles Bridges Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet
Nick Richards Points Scored CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet
Bilal Coulibaly Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet
Brandon Miller Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	28.5 o +10528.5 u -140Bet
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Corey Kispert Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet
Jordan Poole Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet
Miles Bridges Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet
Nick Richards Points, Rebounds & Assists CHA at WAS 7:10pm EST	13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet

We’ve written up how to bet on props for different sports. Pick your favorite one below:

1. NFL prop bets
2. NBA prop bets
3. College football prop bets
4. College basketball prop bets
5. NHL prop bets
6. MLB prop bets
7. MLS prop bets
8. EPL prop bets
9. Serie A prop bets
10. Bundesliga prop bets
11. Liga MX prop bets
12. Champions League prop bets
13. Europa League prop bets

Prop Bet Examples

Super Bowl Coin Toss Prop Bet

Will the result be heads or tails?

• Heads -105
• Tails -105

Risk $105 to win $100 on either Heads or Tails. The sportsbook considers both sides equally likely. That’s why the odds for each outcome are the same.

Premier League Match Yellow Cards
See our soccer betting to learn how to bet on soccer.

How many Yellow Cards for Manchester United?

• 0 +600
• 1 +500
• 2 -150
• 3 +200
• 4 +400

Notice what the odds say about the most likely number of Manchester United yellow cards. Remember, minus values indicate the favorite or most likely outcome. In this case, the sportsbook believes Man U is good for 2 yellow cards. The next likely result is 3.

However, 1 or 4 are less likely outcomes. And the longshot for this prop is 0 yellow cards at +600, paying $600 for risking $100.

How do Sportsbooks Grade Prop Bets?

The sportsbook will grade your bet after the game or event is over.

If you bet on a particular team or player stat, carefully review their performance to see if your bet won. The sportsbook will use commonly accepted sports reference sites to grade your bet.

If you bet on a novelty prop like the color of a player’s socks, or a halftime performer’s outfit, review the game video footage to see if you won. The sportsbook will be watching the same nationally televised events as you.

Finally, your bet might be canceled and refunded for various reasons. If the player you bet on doesn’t start the game, or if the game itself is postponed, the sportsbook will refund your bet. The only exception would be if the sportsbook treats schedule disruptions or player injuries as a loss. Carefully review your sportsbook’s rules before placing a prop bet.

Pros And Cons

Pros

• Props bets are easy to understand. Pick the most likely option.
• Some sporting events have multiple prop betting opportunities. Think the Super Bowl, March Madness, NBA Championship or Stanley Cup.
• Props add excitement to games, award shows, and other events.
• Successful prop bets increase your winnings for a particular game if you also made a successful straight bet. Find props loosely related to the game outcome.

Cons

• Sportsbooks charge high amounts of juice on prop bets. Props with 2 or more possible outcomes are big winners for the house.
• It’s tough to reliably predict winners without expert knowledge. Single game betting is preferable for consistent profits.
• Sportsbooks use entertainment props as marketing tools. They are mostly sucker bets unless you have inside information.
• Prop bets tie up bankroll. Bet small amounts. Use bankroll for straight bets, teasers, or parlays instead.
• Some props can not be added to parlays. Carefully review your sportsbook’s prop betting rules.

Tips

Shop odds

Multiple sportsbooks will have lines for the same props. Choose the sportsbook offering the greatest profit potential for the lowest risk.

Know When a Player Can Affect Game Outcome

The game result and some prop outcomes can be related. Consider a star player’s impact on his team’s final point tally. Note that game result does not affect whether a prop bet wins or loses.

Bet Props Last Minute

Wait until the last minute before placing a prop bet. Acquire the most information possible. Surprise changes, injuries and news may impact your bet’s profitability.

Combine Related Straight and Prop Bets Together

A Super Bowl quarterback’s passing performance may impact his team’s ability to win. Consider placing 2 bets. The first will be a prop on the quarterback’s number of completed passes. The second will be taking his team to win against the spread.

Bets to Try

1. Super Bowl Interceptions – How many interceptions will a Super Bowl quarterback throw?
2. Super Bowl Safeties – Will there be 1 or more safeties in the game?
3. March Madness Cinderella – Choose the lowest seed to make the Final Four.
4. 3-Pt Pay Day – Will a NBA Championship team score more than 15 3-pointers?
5. Stanley Cup Rumble – Will a known enforcer get more than 3 major penalties in the final game?

Prop Betting History

Bookies likely offered the first prop bets in the late 1800s when baseball leagues formed in the USA. Early props were considered side bets. They were popular with casual gamblers. Serious bettors stuck with straight bets on the eventual winner. Prop bets later migrated to Las Vegas when the state legalized sports betting.

Bookmaker William Hill popularized prop or “novelty” betting in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. Hill famously offered odds on the Moon landing and JR Ewing from the Dallas TV show. Both bets produced instant publicity and notoriety.

Some bookmakers offer a bevy of exciting prop bets related to major sporting events and entertainment. Across the pond, European outfits like Paddy Power have made a name for themselves offering odds on the US Presidential Election.

Other Names

• Proposition Bet
• Novelty Bet
• Side Bet
• Special Bet

Similar Bets

• Futures Bet
• Fixed Odds Bet
• Moneyline Bet

Tables and Reference

Example Super Bowl Prop Bets

Odds to win Super Bowl 52 MVP

• Tom Brady -110
• Nick Foles +325
• Rob Gronkowski +900
• Dion Lewis +1800
• Danny Amendola +1800

Time to sing Super Bowl 52 national anthem

• Over two minutes +150
• Under two minutes -200

Will any TD be overturned by replay?

• Yes +150
• No -200

Will there be a flea flicker attempt?

• Yes +135
• No -175

Example March Madness Prop Bets

Will Gonzaga make the Sweet 16?

• Yes -600
• No +350

Will a #15 seed win a game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament Round of 64?

• Yes +400
• No -700

Lowest single-game point total for any team during 2018 NCAA Tournament

• Over 39.5 -115
• Under 39.5 -115

2018 NCAA Championship Winning Conference

• ACC +150
• Big Ten +200
• Big East +300

Total buzzer-beating shots in Round of 64 during 2018 NCAA Tournament (shot must win game as time expires)

• 0 -110
• 1 +115
• 2 +450
• 3 +1300
• 4 +1600
• 5 +2000
• 6 or more +3000

Prop Betting FAQs

Sports Betting Resources

• How to Read Sports Betting Odds – Our helpful tutorial explains what the numbers mean for point spread, moneyline, total, and Asian Handicap bets.
• Sports Betting Questions and Answers – Common sports betting questions and answers, a simple quick reference for beginners.
• Sports Betting vs Casino Gambling – Learn how sportsbooks and casinos make money, and the important differences between each business model.
• How to Read NFL Odds – Short and sweet guide to NFL point spreads, totals, and moneylines. We’ve got live example bets from upcoming NFL matchups.
• Point Spread Bet – Understanding the point spread is key to betting on football and basketball. Learn how the point spread bet works with our tutorial video and text.
• Over-Under Total Bet – Bet over or under the sportsbook’s line. We explain how to place this bet with easy examples, a video, and text explainer.
• Moneyline Bet – Whether it’s a 2-way or 3-way moneyline, we’ve got you covered. Moneylines are available for almost every major sport league, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and combat sports.
• Teaser Bet – A teaser is a modified parlay that lets you buy points to shift point spread and total lines in your favor. Our fun tutorial video and detailed text article explain how to place this bet.
• If Bet Win-Only – Sequence multiple bets together in an if-then sequence. Your next bet only sees action if the previous one wins. Ideal for bettors with small bankrolls.
• Futures Bet – We explain what a futures bet is, how it works, and when to bet on a future sporting event. Common futures bets include the winners of the Super Bowl, Final Four, Stanley Cup, World Series, and NBA Finals.
• Parlay Bet – Combine multiple selections into one bet that returns a huge payout if all your selections were correct. We explain how parlay bets work and provide common parlay payout tables.
• Progressive Parlay Bet – Also known as a “Close Call Parlay”, this parlay variant can win even if one or more of selections lose. Our article describes this bet in detail.
• Parlay Card Betting – Parlay cards are issued by major sportsbooks midweek, allowing bettors to make multiple point spread, total, and prop bet selections that can return big payouts. Not to be confused with an “off the board” parlay!
• Prop Bets – We explain what a prop bet is, how to place a prop bet, and provide an expansive list of sports leagues with plenty of props to bet on right now.

References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition_bet
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/02/03/super-bowl-2018-spread-prop-bets-line-patriots-eagles/304517002/
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-2018-best-march-madness-prop-bets-via-vegas-oddsmakers/