NFL betting sites

The new NFL season is nearly here - and the bookies are kicking things off with some HUGE price boosts and enhanced specials.

We've rounded up our pick of the bunch below for you to take a stab at as you gear up for the season ahead!

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Sometimes, U.S. English can be a bit confusing for us Brits. It’s sort of the same when you bet on the NFL when you see words like ‘moneyline’. Don’t panic though - it just means match odds.

It may be America’s Game but there are plenty of UK betting sites that do a great job catering for NFL bettors on our side of the pond.

On the rest of this page, we’ll go through all the best NFL offers, features and deals at the top UK betting sites (we promise to clear up any colloquial confusions, too).

Is there any better way to start game day than by claiming and placing a free bet?

NFL free bets come in various shapes and sizes but there are a few things you should look out for when comparing one free bet offer against another:

Other than when you sign up as a new customer, the best time to bag NFL free bets is in the run up to the Superbowl.

That’s when NFL interest peaks and that’s when bookies are most eager to get you to place your best with them.

In the US, where legalized online sportsbooks are a relatively new thing and still only available in selected states, the Superbowl sign up offers are absolutely eye watering (think free bets worth hundreds of dollars).

Superbowl free bets are very much available in the UK, but the value might not be as high as in the Land of the Free.

A good tip would be to check out a new betting site around Superbowl time, as the best offers you’ll get for this game will be as part of a welcome bonus when signing up to a new bookmaker for NFL betting.

For many UK punters, making the leap into NFL betting feels like stepping into the unknown. What's a moneyline? Why are player props a thing? And who decided to call an accumulator a parlay?

The good news is it's nowhere near as complicated as it first looks. Most of the jargon is just the American equivalent of terms we already use over here.

So, to save you scratching your head on weekends, here's a quick rundown of the most popular NFL betting markets you'll come across.

NFL early payout

With early payout offers, you’ll be protected against any late-game collapses from the team you’ve backed.

That’s because if your money line pick builds a big enough lead at any point during the match, you’ll be paid out as a winner regardless of the final result. Bet365, for example, offers early payout if your team goes ahead by 17+ points.

NFL money back offers

At some bookies, you take advantage of money back offers. With these offers you can get your money back (either as cash or as a free bet) if your bet loses.

As with lots of the best NFL offers, the best money back offers are available to new customers only. Betfair and Paddy Power both offer money back sign up offers which can be used on a range of sports bets, including NFL markets.

NFL acca insurance

The NFL schedule lends itself perfectly to accumulator bets, with plenty of matches running concurrently for those who want their multi-game bet to resolve quickly and other games spread throughout the weekend for punters who want their bet to last.

There’s nothing more gutting than your NFL acca being let down by a single trash selection - that’s where acca insurance comes in. This is one of our favourite betting offers in the My Betting Sites - we’ve had many stakes back as free bets after near misses on NFL accas.

NFL enhanced odds/odds boosts

Enhanced odds (sometimes called odds boosts or price boost) are probably the most common NFL betting offer that both new and existing players can take advantage of.

In most cases, to take advantage of an odds boost, you simply add a selection to your bet slip and you’ll be prompted to boost your odds.

Some bookies, like Ladbrokes, will give you a certain amount of odds boost ‘tokens’ which you can use to a wide range of bets in your slip. Other bookies will offer enhanced odds for all punters on a specific market.

NFL Free to play games

Free-to-play games are a great way to boost your betting balance without having to place a wager using your own money.

Most NFL free-to-play games involve predicting a set of scores of events during a gameweek. Get them all right, and you’ll win a jackpot.

The best NFL free-to-play game for UK punters is 888sport’s 10K Drive, with a weekly jackpot up for grabs as well as free Superbowl bets for near misses.

The natural breaks in play during a game - in between each phase (offensive, defense, special teams) - make American Football perfectly suited for live (or in-play) betting.

These built-in pauses, including up to 40 seconds between each down, mean you won’t get caught out by fast-moving markets and will have plenty of time to place your wagers.

When looking for the best betting site for live NFL betting, be sure they offer (at a minimum):

• A wide selection of in-play markets: More markets mean more opportunities. Look for sites that go beyond simple win/loss bets to include wagers on the next play, drive outcomes, or player props.
• A reliable cash-out function: The ability to cash out your bet early is essential for live betting, giving you control over your wager as the game unfolds.
• Great visualizations and real-time stats: Sites that provide a clear visual of the play, along with up-to-the-second stats, are invaluable for making informed decisions.

There aren’t that many of us who sit in front of our PC or laptop on game day. More likely, we’re on the sofa or in a bar armed with a mobile phone or tablet on which to place some smart picks or ambitious accas. This means:

NFL bookies worth our time need to have a high quality mobile app.

There’s lots of important features that we like to see in an NFL betting app. In addition to having access to all the features available at the full desktop sportsbook, a top NFL betting app needs:

📱 Intuitive navigation
📱 Smart design
📱 Fast load times between screens
📱 Custom notifications
📱 Small file size if possible
📱 Easy access to customer service

Here's our top picks for NFL betting apps in the UK right now 👇

Online betting has been around in the UK for decades and there are a number of brands firmly established as the best of the online bunch. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no space for challengers:

New online betting sites are launched regularly in the UK.

Some of them are, to be honest, absolutely terrible. We tend not to bother featuring those on My Betting Sites. Others, like the picks in the list above, make genuine attempts to bring something new to the market, whether that be in terms of markets available, offers, or simply a slick site design.

The NFL is far from the priority for many of these new online bookmakers but many still offer some good opportunities to bet and win on the NFL.

It's easy to get swept up in the moment when it comes to sports betting, but before placing a wager, it's always a good idea to do your homework.

Just like every other sport, the NFL can be unpredictable. But there are a few key things to look out for that can help you make smarter bets throughout the season.