Though you may find that a betting on a prop bet is a quirky kind of fun, there are some which are the NFL betting equivalent of placing a bet on whether a coin will and as head or tails. Or on whether a particular player will make a fumble, or trip on the turf. Quirky stuff.
A famous prop bet raises its head as an example: William Perry, known as “The Refrigerator” across the land, was playing for the Bears in 1985. Fans were behind him. As that fierce team pounded its way toward the Super Bowl, a bookmaker took odds that Perry would make a touchdown. Those who put stock in what the coach had to say knew that the odds were against the event occurring as Ditka had put it out there that Perry would not be found in the backfield. When Perry scored, it can be said that the NFL prop bet was born. And it hasn’t looked back.
The prop bet can be a fairly reliable source of cash if you do your homework. A prop bet may predict that a quarterback will throw the ball a certain number of yards, for example. If you take a walk through some recent stats, say three months or so back, you’ll be in a position to take a fair stab at the prop bet. You’ve a good chance to come out ahead.
You should avoid the prop bet that is divorced from all reality; that cannot be predicted. Unless you just really want to have fun with it. Especially the king of all prop bets – the Super Bowl prop bet. Will Alicia Keys forget a word of the national anthem? Will Alicia Keys add a word to the national anthem? You have to admit, placing a prop bet like this makes that glorious moment when the national anthem is about to commence just a little bit sweeter.
One prop bet is not going to see you retired on a Bali beach, though a steady stream of said bets could have you enjoying a Balinese-style spa closer to home. Just until you actually get there.