When it comes to NFL, there are those that prefer to stick to the spread, money line, or playing the totals. One of the emerging sports betting trends to keep an eye on is the in-game betting, which has come through in sports such as the NBA as a popular option, but has not caught on yet when it comes to those that concentrate their efforts on football. The other option is to bet on one section of the game or the other, including betting on single halves and quarters. While certain trends and statistics could help handicap specific games, betting on small sample sizes such as a quarter could add even more of a handicap advantage.

For example, if an NFL team starts fast then it makes sense to take advantage of them by wagering on them in the first quarter. The spread for the New England Patriots in the first quarter of their game against the Denver Broncos in this past AFC Divisional round may have been only three-points, and considering the 14-point lead that they jumped out to it makes sense to jump on that action. Another area that this option can be beneficial is betting on later quarters, especially when one team has taken a commanding lead and is looking to rest their starters. Other teams could start slow, and then come alive as the game progresses, and at the same time there are injuries that could effect how the game carries on. All of these factors are important to consider when it comes to betting on halves and quarters, and could really help when breaking down games and beating the pay head bookie lines.