Football Odds and Lines

America's love for football is undeniable. In fact, when the Super Bowl rolls around, over 100 million viewers are glued to their screens. Some fans take it a step further by trying to predict the outcomes of matches and other NFL events. If you're one of these fans, Sportzino is the perfect platform for you. As a premium social sportsbook, we let you dive into the prediction action without spending a dime!

Here's the deal: We've taken everything great about traditional sportsbooks and made it free to play. Whether you want to predict who will dominate the NFL this season or have a hunch about the possible number of goals two teams will score, you can put your football smarts to the test and potentially win some cool gifts while you're at it. 

What Are Football Odds?

The odds are more than the numbers attached to each football team or player. These football lines represent the possibility of a particular outcome playing out and what you could win if your pick is right. We keep things simple by using the default American format, where odds on football are presented with positive and negative signs. 

If you don’t understand how these lines work, we’ll break it down further. Consider a game between the BAL Ravens (+122) and the KC Chiefs (-158). In this case, the Ravens are the underdogs, and you can easily tell because their odds carry a positive sign. It means you can get 122 coins if you play 100 coins and win. 

On the other hand, the Chiefs are the stronger team, as indicated by the negative sign in front of its odds. These lines indicate that you get 100 coins if you play 158 coins on the Chiefs and win. If you look closely, you’ll realize that you play more to win a smaller amount when backing the favorite. That’s because they stand a better chance of winning the game.

Football Odds Types

There are different ways to make football picks, but three options are more popular: Moneylines, point spreads, and totals.

Moneylines

The rule for making these picks is simple — pick the team that will win the game. You don’t have to worry about the points each team got or the margin of victory; just select the side you think will win the game. To further illustrate, consider this game: 

• NE Patriots +333,
• CIN Bengals -500.

The Bengals are strong favorites, as indicated by the difference between their odds and the Patriots' odds. Despite this wide margin, you simply choose the team you think will win the game.

Point Spreads

Football spreads are more complicated than their moneyline counterpart. In this case, you’re covering the margin of victory between the two teams involved. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works exactly: 

• The favorite is handicapped by being assigned a specific value. 
• The underdog is given an advantage and gets the same value as the favorite (only with a positive sign accompanying the number). 
• If you pick the favorite, that team must win by at least a certain number of points for your selection to be successful.
• If you select the underdog, the team must either win the game outright or not lose by a specific number of points. 

For instance, the underdog, Bal Ravens (-120), face off against the favored KC Chiefs (-110), and the spread is set at +/-2.5. A pick on the Chiefs wins if the Chiefs score by three or more points. On the other hand, an underdog selection gets you a win if the Ravens lose by two points or less or win the game. 

Totals (Over/Under) 

Whether you prefer CFL football odds or NCAAF odds, you can easily make predictions on this market. Here, the winner or loser doesn’t matter as you focus on the total number of points that will be scored in that particular game. Here’s how it works:

✔Sportino sets a number. Let’s say 46.5.

✔You then pick over or under.

✔The “over” market means predicting that the total points will be 47 or more. 

✔The “under” market means predicting that the total points scored will be 46 or less.

Football Parlays

When making picks based on the three markets we covered, you make one prediction at a time. However, we present the opportunity to place parlays and reap better benefits. This means making multiple selections and adding them to form a single pick. Each selection in the pick must be accurate for you to receive your award. The odds of winning parlays are much higher than single picks, but so are their potential winnings. 

Live Football Odds Today: Take Advantage of Changing Dynamics

In addition to covering future events, we provide live football odds, allowing you to make selections on ongoing games. Live predictions are thrilling because their NFL odds change in real time based on little occurrences in the event. If you’re an adept predictor, you can identify the best football odds when these changes occur and make picks that will provide better returns after the game ends.

We ensure you don’t miss out on these line movements by using color highlights to indicate a chance. So, if the odds go up, a green marker appears on the NFL odds. If the number drops, a red marker appears. Our social sportsbook also includes the following features to ensure you have a smooth live prediction experience: 

• Live streaming: After signing up on our platform, you can stream live events on the platform, allowing you to watch the action while making predictions. 
• Game tracker: If you don’t want the full video and only need the major highlights, switch to the game tracker tab. It is similar to a live stream, but it only points out important details, like when a player is about to score a touchdown.
• Statistics: You don’t need to go far to get information about a game because we offer live statistics. We cover the essential aspects of participating teams, including their past games and how they performed against other teams. 

Tips for Making the Best Football Picks

The chances of making successful predictions heavily rely on how a game plays out. However, you can improve your odds with these tips:

• Know the game: American football is widespread, but not everyone understands how it works. You can’t identify winning opportunities without such knowledge, especially when making picks on live NFL odds. So, the first step to getting accurate predictions is learning the ins and outs of the popular game.
• Perform head-to-head matchups: If you want to make the most of our top NFL preseason odds, you should know how your preferred team stacks up against their opponents. Look at their past games together to learn which side has the advantage.
• Remain up-to-date: A change in the player lineup or a recent injury can affect a team’s performance. So, always listen to the news to learn of any developments so that you can adjust your prediction strategy accordingly. 

Football Predictions: How it Works at Sportzino?

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FAQ

How do I make accurate predictions based on football lines?

Study the stats, follow team news, and consider all factors like injuries and recent form. Our platform provides plenty of information to help you make informed decisions. 

What factors should I consider when analyzing football spreads?

Look at team strengths and weaknesses, head-to-head records, home/away performance, and current form. Don't forget about external factors like key player injuries. 

How often do football odds change?

Odds can change frequently, especially as game time approaches. Factors like team news and last-minute developments can all cause shifts in the odds.