NFL Betting Tips

The NFL season has come to a close but that isn't the end of the hard-hitting action! After one of the most evenly matched seasons in a number of years, there isn't one side who look like a clear winner but plenty of teams who could end this season with the Super Bowl trophy. The knockout stages of the NFL season has the potential to be the most exciting that we have seen in a long time.

Check out our betting tips for the Wild Card round and onwards below!

NFL Betting Tips

The NFL is one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world and that is why here at BetUK, we have a multitude of NFL betting tips and predictions for the action. From the draft to the Super Bowl, you'll be able to find our top tips and predictions for the new season. Our NFL picks begin at the start of the season with outright picks for the AFL and NFL and end with the pinnacle of American Football - the Super Bowl.

Predictions for NFL matchdays

When betting on single gameweek, you can often use the formbook in your favour. With 16 matches over the course of a week, there are dozens of opportunities to find the best betting markets for each game. Certain teams score a high number of points during games and they'll end up being the teams at the top of the table at the end of the season. Typically, games in week 4 onwards allow you to collect a number of statistics that allow you to place fact-based bets. NFL Predictions can be made without these facts but often require the 'eye test' to be successful, so make sure to watch a lot of NFL games before placing your bets if you use this method. Alternatively, BetUK's expert tipsters have done all the research needed to place these wagers prior to writing.

American Football Betting Tips

There isn’t exactly a shortage of betting tips out there, so we’re not going to offer you any “expert” opinions here. But some smart tips to be aware of when betting on American Football, such as the NFL and the Super Bowl, include:

• Do your research – Make sure you know the bet type you’re backing and the teams involved, and why the odds NFL teams are priced at are the level they are.
• Test your risk – You can see how much profit you stand to make from a bet when entering a stake amount in the bet slip. Make sure to change your proposed stake and consider how much you’re willing to risk for the reward, before hitting Place Bet.
• Follow the sport – Part of research is immersing yourself in the sport. So, if you don’t already, become a fan of the sport and learn the game inside out!
• Forget loyalty – Most of us has a team we support but betting on your team isn’t always a good idea. Remember to bet with your head, not your heart.
• Get support – If you need support when betting then be sure to contact us or read more on safer gambling.

American Football Terminology

Down - When the play is ruled as being dead, and the play is completed. The offence gets four downs to advance the ball ten or more yards. Failing to do so will lead to the team on offence surrendering the ball.

End Zone - The 10-yard-long area at each end of the field. If players enter the end zone with complete control of the Football, they will score a touchdown. Alternatively, being tackled in your team’s end zone while in possession of the ball will lead to the other team receiving a safety.

Field Goal - Similarly to betting on tries in Rugby Union, this is a kicking goal worth three points.

Fumble - When a player loses possession while running with the ball or being tackled. A fumble that is picked up by the defending team is called a Turnover.

Handoff - When the quarterback hands the ball to another player, setting him off for a running play.

Huddle - When the 11 players on the field come together to discuss strategy on the field.

Incompletion - When a forward pass falls to the ground and isn’t caught by the receiver or is caught out of bounds.

Interception - A forward pass caught by the defensive player, this ends the offence's spell of possession.

Red Zone - The 20-yard line to the opponent’s goal line.

Sack - When a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, subsequently causing a loss of yardage.

Touchdown - A score worth six points occurs when a player in possession of the ball enters the opponent’s goal line, when a player catches the ball in the opponent’s red zone or when the ball is recovered in the opponent’s end zone.

Best NFL Playoff Records - AFC

Historically, the AFC has been a more competitive division in regards to teams making it to the NFL playoffs. The New England Patriots have the best record winning 55.5% of their games after making the playoffs. Of course, during the Tom Brady era, they have been Super Bowl regulars making nine Super Bowls in 20 years and winning six of them, most recently when they beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in 2018. However, since then, the team hasn't performed particularly well.

Other teams with fantastic records in the playoffs are:

Miami Dolphins - 54.98%

Kansas City Chiefs - 53.93%

Pittsburgh Steelers - 52.71%

Indianapolis Colts - 52.19%

The teams with the worst records in the playoffs are:

Jacksonville Jaguars - 42%

Houston Texans - 42.01%

New York Jets - 43.58%

Best NFL Playoff Records - NFC

The NFC has the two teams with the best percentage of victory in the NFL playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys have the best record winning 57% of their games after making the playoffs. However, the Dallas Cowboys haven't won this competition since Super Bowl 30 back in 1995. In their last seven playoff appearances, they've lost in the divisional playoffs. 2021 was the only exception when they lost in the Wild Card playoffs to the San Francisco 49ers.

Other teams with fantastic records in the playoffs are:

Green Bay Packers (55.71%)

Chicago Bears (54.13%)

Minnesota Vikings (54.2%)

San Francisco 49ers (52.95%)

The teams with the worst records in the playoffs are:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (40.29%)

Arizona Cardinals (41.14%)

Atlanta Falcons (43.42%)

How many teams make the NFL playoffs?

14 teams make up the NFL playoffs, seven teams from each conference (AFC & NFC) will qualify for the postseason with their performances during the season.

How are the NFL playoff teams determined?

The teams in the NFL playoff are determined by the following criteria:

• Division Winners

• Wild Card teams with the best records.

This means that four teams from each conference make the playoffs, the NFL teams that win the division, don't have to take part in the first playoff round. NFL playoffs odds will likely favour this team.

How does home-field advantage work in the NFL playoffs?

Home-field advantage is provided to the higher-seeded team in a playoff match-up. So, typically the team who has the better regular-season will receive an advantage to reward them, this provides an additional benefit so teams don't simply aspire to make the playoffs but finish top of the league if possible.

How many rounds are there in the NFL playoffs?

The NFL playoffs consist of four rounds: the Wild Card Round, the Divisional Round, the Conference Championship, and the Super Bowl.