While it may take some time before it is recognized on the same level as sports betting against the spread or on straight-up outcomes, betting on NFL propositions has become one of the most popular forms of betting over the past couple of years, and is continuing to become more and more mainstream. Usually reserved for the biggest games, including those that fill the Primetime slots, there should be NFL props listed for every playoff game, which makes the postseason the perfect time to get in on the action.

One of the biggest reasons why the NFL prop bet has become so popular in such a short time is the value that it brings to the table. Unlike wagering on a given game, where the odds listed by the pay head bookies are in most cases universal, the props are in most cases created individually by the sports books. Examples of props can include betting on the amount of sacks the two defenses combine for, the number of completions or passing yards that a quarterback throws for, or a matchup of two wide receivers or running backs on opposing teams in a head-to-head battle for which of the two can gain more yards. If you can handicap the games, then it could be easier to figure out what the outcome will be for those props. The NFL props are usually created by the sportsbook to get more action from the recreational player, but if you play it smart it could result in some big wins.