American football is a really popular sport, but can also be super confusing, especially for those living here in sunny South Africa. All those numbers and spreads can get confusing and leave you in the dark about everything that’s going on. Don’t worry though, in this article we’ll share some information that might just help you place a winning bet.

Common Myths

  • “You have to know every rule.” Nope, you just have to get what needs to happen for your bet to win.
  • “Only wild multi bets pay.” Nah, single bets on one clear idea are usually easier to follow and control than trying to predict 10 outcomes on a coupon.
  • “Totals are pure guessing.” Nonsense. Those lines move for good reasons such as injuries, weather, travel conditions or even short rest between games, or stadium type.
  • “Bookies only care about the final.” Check it. YesPlay lists full slates of regular season NFL games, not just the main match.

Key Markets

Once you’ve clicked on the American football section, you’ll find a list of all the USA NFL matchups. Underneath each fixture there will be three betting options: Winner, Totals, and Handicap. If you click on Winner, you’ll be betting on the team that is going to win, including extra time. Handicap is also known as the spread, so the team that is more likely to win will have to win by a certain margin, and the team that is less likely to win gets an advantage.

But it doesn’t end there, you can also bet on long term events! For example, you can bet on which team is going to win the entire NFL season. If the league is currently running, you can visit https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/american-football

Cleaner Habits

When it comes to good American football betting in Mzansi, you should disregard emotions and instead pay close attention to numbers. Make sure to fully understand the labels, especially if they include a phrase “incl Overtime”. Bet responsible amounts that you’re okay with losing. Only bet as much as you’re willing to lose. You should look at every ticket as your own opinion.

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