NFL research
NFL game lines: research guides
The NFL plays one game per team per week across an 18-week regular season that starts in September, followed by a single-elimination postseason that ends with the Super Bowl in February. With only one game a week, each NFL sample is small, so game script, injuries and matchup structure matter more than any single stat line from a past game.
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NFL game lines guides
Spread
An NFL point spread is a handicap that subtracts points from the favorite or adds them to the underdog so both sides are priced near even.
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An NFL total is an over/under on the combined points both teams score in a game, overtime included.
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An NFL moneyline is a bet on which team wins the game outright, with no point spread.
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