Some people bet on stories, but I prefer betting using decimals. American football rewards those who read the small print and pay attention to what the numbers are trying to tell them. If you like that kind of betting, YesPlay is here for you. The odds are written in decimal, the stakes are in Rands, and the main markets are clear as day. If you prefer keeping things organized, you can customize everything to fit your style and act only when the numbers are right.

Where it sits

You can find American football under the Sports section of the website, which is available before the match has started. If you’re trying to figure out what games you can bet on right now, check out https://yesplay.bet/sports/pre-match/american-football. You’ll see a list of options that include match winner, totals and handicaps. If you want even more options than that, just click the “More markets” button. 

Sharp cues

These rules will drastically increase your chances of placing a good bet:

  • Key numbers: Numbers 3 and 7 can tell you when to make late moves. If you see a handicap shift from 2.5 to 3.5, you might want to reconsider your price or even your side.
  • Totals filter: To figure out totals, think about the team pace and how often they pass the ball. If teams snap the ball fast and pass often, expect higher totals. If they play slow and run the ball more, expect lower totals.
  • Overtime label: When you see that YesPlay markets include “incl. overtime” this means that your bet can win or lose in overtime. So if you want to bet on regulation only, you should switch to half markets.
  • Price over badge: Don’t let them fool you because Favourites get taxed! If your number shows 1.68, but the board shows 1.55, that’s a big red flag. Just walk away or keep an eye out for a small plus on the dog instead.

Simple arithmetic: To calculate your odds, just convert price to chance. So if the price is 2.00 that means you have 50% chance, 1.72 is about 58%, and 2.40 is about 42%. If your read beats that, then that’s the bet you want to make.