American Football Betting at Betiton UK

American football is an increasingly important sport at UK sports betting sites, especially the NFL and the Super Bowl. This American football betting guide covers what UK punters need to know about betting on popular games. We will also look at the betting odds and markets available for betting on American football, along with some expert tips.

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🏈 Bet on American Football Competitions	NFL, Super Bowl, IFAF Championship, NCAA College Football, Canadian Football League
📈 American Football Betting Markets	Moneyline, Point Spread, Totals (Over/Under), Live Betting
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American Football Betting Explained

American football is the most popular sport in the United States, with 28% of U.S. adults ranking football as their favourite sport. American football betting online involves placing wagers on the game’s outcome or specific events within the game. Examples include the total number of points scored or predicting the winning team.

Bet on the Latest American Football Events

The NFL is the biggest football league in the United States, and while it may be less popular than betting on English football, it’s an important event worldwide. The NFL championship game, more commonly known as the Super Bowl, draws in more than 21 million viewers per game worldwide.

Below are the most important events in American football, including the NFL and Super Bowl.

🏈 American Football Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
National Football League (NFL)	Kansas City	5th September 2024 – 9th February 2025
Super Bowl	New Orleans	9th February 2025
Canadian Football League	Various	5th June – 25th October 2025
IFAF Championship	TBA	2025
NCAA College Football	Atlanta	20th December 2024 – 20th January 2025

National Football League

The National Football League, the NFL, is the major professional football league in the United States. It’s the highest level of professional American football in the world and undoubtedly the biggest event in American football. The NFL consists of 32 teams, 16 from the American Football Conference (AFC) and 16 from the National Football Conference (NFC).

Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the NFL’s annual championship game. It’s been the final game for every NFL season since 1966. It’s an important event for betting on American football, with an estimated 68 million people engaging in Super Bowl betting in 2024. The game also attracts millions of viewers due to its famous halftime show, featuring top artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Lady Gaga.

Canadian Football League

The Canadian Football League, known as the CFL, is the premier professional sports league in Canada. It consists of nine top-ranking teams from different Canadian cities, divided into two divisions: the East Division with four teams and the West Division with five teams. The league has traditionally held between June and November since 1958.

IFAF Championship

The IFAF Flag Football World Championship, simply referred to as the IFAF Championship, is an international flag football championship organised by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). It’s been held every two years since 2002 in different countries and includes both a men’s and a women’s competition. After the 2018 edition, the 2020 championships in Denmark were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NCAA College Football

The NCAA College Football Division is the highest level of college football. Founded in 1906, the NCAA regulates college football in more than 1,000 schools in the United States (and one in Canada). College football is big in the United States, and it’s estimated that about 1.6% of college football players are drafted into the NFL.

American Football Betting Markets

There are various markets for American football, with several bet types available for NFL betting. Betiton UK provides various markets with competitive odds for pre-match and live American football betting markets.

Let’s look at the most common markets and how they work.

Moneyline

The moneyline bet is the most straightforward way to bet on American football, so it’s ideal if you’re trying NFL betting for the first time. This type of bet is usually referred to as the match-winner bet or outright betting in English football and refers to placing a wager on the team you think will win.

Moneyline betting involves choosing one of the two teams to win based on your predictions and odds for the game. A negative sign (-) indicates the favourite, meaning the team predicted to win, while bookmakers use a positive sign (+) to indicate the underdog.

Point Spread

Point spread betting is an advanced method that involves wagering on the margin of victory in a game. To win, the favourite team must exceed the spread set by the bookmaker. Conversely, the underdog’s points must stay within the specified margin.

In the UK, punters are more familiar with handicap betting, which is very similar to point spread betting because it levels the playing field between two teams. The difference is that with point spread betting, the sportsbook indicates the exact number of points a team needs to cover the spread.

Totals Betting

Totals betting is a common market for any sport in the UK. This market, also known as Over/Under betting, involves predicting whether the total number of points scored by both teams will be over or under a specific number.

For example, one market can be ‘Over/Under 35.5 Points’. If you think the total number of points scored will exceed this, you choose the ‘Over’ market. If you think it will be less, you bet on the ‘Under’ market.

Live Betting

American football live betting is a way of betting on football while a game is underway. This can be within the first minute of the action or while the fourth quarter is being played. The odds fluctuate rapidly for live betting, especially if a point is scored, a penalty is awarded, or an injury occurs.

Live betting can be an exciting way to bet on American football, but you’ll need to react quickly to any changes in momentum in the game.

American Football Betting Odds

Betting sites use American football betting odds to indicate the probability of each outcome, like which team will win. Betiton UK uses three odds formats – fractional, decimal, and American odds.

The fractional odds format is more common at UK betting sites like Betiton, displayed as a fraction. With this format, the number on the right of the fraction is what you need to stake to win the number on the left. If Betiton offers odds of 3/1 on a particular team, for example, you would have to bet £1 to get a return of £3 in winnings.

Some UK bookmakers offer American football betting lines in the American format, indicated by positive or negative signs. Positive odds show your potential return on a £100 bet, whereas negative odds indicate the amount you must wager to get £100. For example, if the odds for the Miami Dolphins are -115, you must wager £115 to win £100.

The decimal odds format displays odds in decimals rather than fractions, such as odds of 3.20. It’s also the easiest to understand because you can just multiply your stake by the decimal number to calculate the potential return. Betiton UK provides NFL betting odds in this format, but you can easily switch to another format in the settings at the top-right corner.

NFL Betting at Betiton UK

NFL sports betting is widely popular across the United States, but it’s also growing in appeal in the UK, especially for Super Bowl Sunday. The NFL season is an 18-week event, so there are plenty of betting opportunities for punters.

Below is the schedule for the NFL season, from the preseason games to the Super Bowl final scheduled in 2025.

Preseason	8th August – 25th August 2025
Regular Season	5th September 2024 – 5th January 2025
Playoffs	11th January – 9th February 2025
Drafts	24th – 26th April 2025
Finals	9th February 2025

NFL Preseason & Regular Season

The NFL Preseason is the annual game period where NFL teams play exhibition games before the regular NFL season begins. The preseason usually begins around August, starting with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The NFL regular season is where the ‘real games’ begin. A total of 272 games are played, with each team playing 17 games over 18 weeks.

NFL Playoffs

The NFL playoffs begin in early January, right after the regular season ends. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament between 14 teams. These are the seven teams from both conferences that qualify during the regular season.

The playoffs scheduleconsists of the Wild Card season and the Divisional and Conference stages. The last round of the playoffs is the final, much more commonly known as the Super Bowl.

NFL Finals

The Super Bowl is the league championship and the final game of the NFL season. Since 2022, it has been played on a Sunday, usually the second Sunday in February. Besides determining the winning team of the NFL league, it’s also the biggest sporting event worldwide, drawing in more viewers than any single sports event. Another fun fact: it’s the second biggest day for food consumption in the United States, right after Thanksgiving.

Early NFL Power Rankings for 2025

Position	Team	2024 Record
1	Kansas City Chiefs	15-2
2	Detroit Lions	15-2
3	Philadelphia Eagles	14-3
4	Minnesota Vikings	14-3
5	Buffalo Bills	13-4
6	Baltimore Ravens	12-5
7	Washington Commanders	12-5
8	Green Bay Packers	11-6
9	Los Angeles Chargers	11-6
10	Houston Texans	10-7
11	Los Angeles Rams	10-7
12	Denver Broncos	10-7
13	Seattle Seahawks	10-7
14	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	10-7
15	Pittsburgh Steelers	10-7
16	Cincinnati Bengals	9-8
17	Atlanta Falcons	8-9
18	Miami Dolphins	8-9
19	Arizona Cardinals	8-9
20	Dallas Cowboys	7-10
21	San Francisco 49ers	6-11

How to Bet on American Football Competitions at Betiton UK?

At Betiton UK, we’ve made it easy to bet on your favourite sports, whether you want to bet on American football, English football, or any of the 40 sports we cover.

Here’s how to place your bet on an American football game at Betiton Sports UK.

1. Create a Betiton account if you’re not a member yet. If you are, log in to get started.
2. Make a deposit, if required.
3. Choose the American football category from the A-Z list of sports.
4. Add your selections to your bet slip.
5. Enter your bet amount, review your picks, and submit your wager by clicking ‘Place Bet’.

American Football Betting Tips

Although betting on American football is always inherently risky, you can follow a few tips to ensure the best odds for yourself.

Here are our top American football betting tips:

• Factor in player injuries – One injury can negatively impact a team’s performance. Stay updated on player injuries before placing your bets.
• Don’t base your bet on the most recent performance only – While past performance is important, consider long-term trends and team dynamics. For example, if the Raiders defeated the Bengals in their last game, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will win their next match.
• Keep your expectations realistic – Remember that American football betting is as risky as any type of betting, so there’s always a chance of losing.
• Never chase your losses – If your bet is unsuccessful, take a step back and resist the urge to recover your losses.
• Read expert predictions and tips – Follow what reliable tipsters are saying and consider their predictions when choosing your bets.
• Don’t underestimate the home-field advantage – Statistics show that the home teams account for 60% of wins on average, but not all the time.

American Football Betting Offers & Promotions by Betiton UK

Another tip for American football betting in the UK is to use any bonuses your sportsbook provides to bet on American football.

While there are currently no exclusive American football bonuses, new players can take advantage of our Sports Welcome Offer. This allows you to bet on American football using a £10 free bet.

This offer is only available to new members and is subject to specific terms and conditions. Please read the full T&Cs for details on minimum deposits, accepted payment methods, and other requirements before claiming your bonus.

Responsible American Football Gambling at Betiton UK

At Betiton UK, we take responsible gambling seriously and ensure you can enjoy a safe betting experience. We encourage you to follow the principles of responsible gambling and use the various tools offered on our platform to bet within your limits.  

We offer a range of tools, such as deposit and loss limits, time limits, cool-off periods, and a self-exclusion option to help you stay in control. Additionally, we provide information and resources on responsible gambling, including links to professional support and advice services.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About American Football Betting