Types of Bets in Football Gambling

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker

December 24, 2006

Types of bets in football gambling

Betting on the interesting and exciting sports, which is generally known as sports betting is rapidly gaining momentum among the masses all over the world. The convenience of kick starting with a minimal amount of money and the superb fun and excitement involved have made sports betting one of the most popular form of gambling. Whether its football, basketball and even horse racing one can place bets on almost each and every move of the game which not only let them feel the sense of enjoyment but also at the same time have them earn a few extra bugs.

Few important betting types of football gambling

Betting in a football gambling can be done in many different ways. Depending upon the nature and procedure of the betting system the player places the bets. It is generally recommended that the player should properly understand the details of the betting system before trying there hands in it. Following is the list of some of the prominent types of bets in football gambling:

• Point Spread Betting (Straight Bet) – The team wagered must have to win by the decided point spread at the time of the wager. For straight wagers if no odds are indicated then it can be taken in general as $110 to win $100. In case some games get tied are considered to be “no action” games and the money of the player is re deposited back in his or her account. The point spread is not fixed and can fluctuate anytime during the games due to the changing events. 

• Totals (Over/Under) – For games wagered on, the sum total of scores of both the teams must lay $1.10 to win $1.00 until and unless it is specified.

• Money Line Bets – The base of the games remains simply the fact that the team wagered on must win at the end. The amount which a particular player lay or take may vary considerably. The money line which is read at the time of placing the bet is the one which has to be kept regardless of any particular line movement.

• Halftime Bets – It’s a bet which totally emphasizes only on the score of the first or the second half of the contest. The line which is offered may be a pointspread, a moneyline or simply a combination of both, but the bet, however the bet applies only to the score of the halftime period specified.

All the above mentioned types of football betting are the frequently used one. However along with these there are few other types also which at many times prove quite helpful and lucky for the players.     

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