American Football Betting & Odds

American football is one of the most popular sports in the world, drawing in millions of spectators on a yearly basis. 

Here at BetVictor, you can find a comprehensive range of American football odds and betting markets, covering plenty of matches that are played throughout the year.

American Football is the most popular sport in the US, ahead of Basketball, Baseball and Ice Hockey. If you have ever watched the sport, you will know why. American Football combines athletic skill with strategy and fast bursts of action. With its stop-start play and its wealth of data and stats, it is a perfect sport for betting on.

Naturally, when American football is mentioned, many people think of the NFL, but there are plenty of other options for spectators and sports bettors to enjoy. Here's an overview of the three most popular American football leagues:

NFL Betting

This massive organisation comprises 32 teams split evenly between two conferences: the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference, with each conference containing four divisions of four teams each.

Founded on 17th September 1920 in Canton, Ohio, as the American Professional Football Association, the league adopted its current name in 1922 and has grown into a sporting juggernaut.

Each NFL season follows a structured format beginning with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season from September to January, where teams play 17 games plus one bye week, culminating in 14-team playoffs that lead to the Super Bowl every February, giving players plenty of NFL betting options throughout the year.

Super Bowl Betting

The Super Bowl is the NFL's championship game and one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, played annually on the second Sunday of February. The most recent Super Bowl, Super Bowl LX, was won by the Seattle Seahawks who defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 8 February 2026, with quarterback Sam Darnold named MVP.

Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday 14 February 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with ESPN broadcasting the game for the first time in the network's history. Pre-season favourites include the Los Angeles Rams (boosted by their off-season acquisition of two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett), the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks, the Buffalo Bills, and the Baltimore Ravens.

BetVictor offers a comprehensive range of Super Bowl betting markets throughout the NFL season, with outright winner markets opening immediately after each Super Bowl concludes and updating throughout the regular season and playoffs.

NFL Playoffs Betting

The NFL playoffs follow the conclusion of the 18-week regular season, with 14 teams (seven from each conference) qualifying for the postseason. The playoffs follow a single-elimination format across four rounds: Wild Card Weekend, Divisional Round, Conference Championships, and the Super Bowl. The top-seeded team in each conference receives a first-round bye through Wild Card Weekend.

BetVictor offers betting markets across every round of the NFL playoffs, including outright winner odds, conference champion betting, match winner markets, and a full range of in-play options as each game unfolds.

NCAA Football Betting

The National Collegiate Athletic Association oversees college football programmes across the United States, managing over 81,000 college athletes who play American football each year. Many of these matches can be unpredictable, making NCAA betting one of the most entertaining American football options.

These student-athletes balance demanding academic schedules with intensive training, creating a unique amateur sports environment that develops both athletic skills and educational foundations.

College football operates on a completely different structure from professional leagues, with teams representing universities rather than cities. The sport follows a regular season format that culminates in prestigious bowl games, particularly the traditional New Year's Day contests that have become a longstanding US tradition.

CFL Betting

The Canadian Football League (CFL) stands as North America's second major professional football organisation, founded in 1958 as an independent entity that never merged with the NFL.

Interestingly, this Canadian sports league operates completely separate from American football systems, maintaining its own player drafts, broadcasting contracts, and revenue stream.

The CFL differs significantly from American football through unique rules and playing styles that create distinct competition formats. Teams play on larger fields with three downs instead of four, creating faster-paced games that require different strategic approaches when compared to the NFL, with experts and CFL betting fans researching each game heavily before it gets underway.

You can find a variety of different American football betting markets right here at BetVictor, including: 

• Money Line
• Handicaps
• Total Points (Over or Under)
• 1st Field Goal Made
• Race to ‘X’ Points
• Highest Scoring Quarter
• Total Field Goals
• Total Interceptions
• Total Passing Yards
• Total Rushing Yards
• Total Receiving Yards
• Draw No Bet
• First or Last Touchdown Scorer
• Halftime/Fulltime
• Will There Be Overtime?
• Total Touchdowns
• Total Passing Touchdowns
• Total Receiving Touchdowns

The American Football Bet Builder allows NFL Betting fans the chance to request their own unique American Football Player Prop Bet. You create your very own American Football odds by combining several selections into one bet. 

So, if Atlanta Falcons were playing Kansas City Chiefs, you could build a bet that includes the Falcons to win, Over 54.5 points in the match and Under 6.5 touchdowns in the match. The Bet Builder combines those markets to give you one set of odds. 

If you want to bet on American football online with us at BetVictor, here's a straightforward guide that you can use to get started:

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. If you're not registered with us already, simply tap on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, you can verify your details and make a deposit to bet on American football online with real funds.
2. Head to the American Football betting page and select a competition you'd like to bet on, such as the NFL.
3. Scroll down and click on an upcoming match to wager on.
4. Tap on your desired selection to add it to the bet slip.
5. Next, type a stake size that matches your preferences into the dedicated box and confirm the wager.
6. All that's left to do then is enjoy the match, and should your bet be a successful one, it will be awarded at the corresponding odds.

Before you place a bet on American football, be sure to check out the BetVictor offers page for a variety of different bonuses. Many of these bonus offers can be used across all sports betting markets, including on American football odds, with options available for both new and existing customers.

All of our markets are described, and odds are clearly stated, so you know what bets you are making. You can even save bets you are interested in, add notes and use our American Football Bet Calculator to work out potential winnings.

Last but not least, it’s worth mentioning that every NFL game and other American football matches can be found over on the BetVictor in-play betting page as soon as they get underway, allowing you to wager on the action as it happens on the field!