NFL Odds: How To Bet On NFL Odds in 2025

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With the legalization of single-game sports betting, Ontarians can bet on the NFL with any legal Ontario sportsbook. Here's an overview of common NFL odds and bets you may see when wagering on the NFL. 

How To Sign Up & Bet On The NFL in Ontario

The NFL is one of the simplest markets to bet on. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. ✅ Choose an operator that fits your betting needs.
  2. ✅ Create a new account.
  3. ✅ Deposit funds using an approved method
  4. ✅ Navigate to the NFL section and explore all the ways to bet
  5. ✅ Choose the type of bet you want to place.
  6. ✅ Enter the amount you want to wager.
  7. ✅ Monitor the NFL game and collect any winnings you might earn!

These steps are simple but there's a lot to keep in mind when it comes to using a sports betting app in the province, our site is here to keep you informed and give you the best odds of winning.

How NFL Betting Works

Betting on the NFL in Canada can be similar to American betting but you will also have a decimal format to read odds instead of the - or +. You might find either one of these at a Canadian sportsbook. The most popular bet types are going to be moneylines, spread bets, totals and future bets.

2024-2025 Season Award Winners

Award2025 Winner
🏈 MVPJosh Allen (Bills)
🏈 Offensive Player of the YearSaquon Barkley (Eagles)
🏈 Defensive Player of the YearPatrick Surtain II (Broncos)
🏈 Coach of the YearKevin O'Connell (Vikings)

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Betting on Nearby Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills have a passionate fan base in Ontario, Canada. Despite the geographical border, the proximity of Buffalo to Ontario has fostered a deep connection between the team and Canadian fans. Many Ontarians regularly make the quick trip across the border to attend games at Highmark Stadium, experiencing the electric atmosphere firsthand. The Bills' recent resurgence as a competitive force in the NFL has only intensified this cross-border fandom, making Ontario a vital part of the Bills Mafia community. 

Betting on Nearby Buffalo Bills

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NFL FAQ

NFL odds are the chances that a football team from the league will win a game or cover the spread on any given day. It could also mean the total points they might tally, as well as player props. 

The best way to understand NFL betting lines is to know how to interpret plus and minus. For example, if the Eagles have -7.5 next to them, that means oddsmakers are giving them an eight-point advantage in their next game. The same applies to total points. 

The + sign means a team is the underdog, while the - sign means a team is the favorite. For example, the Eagles are currently -7 in their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, indicating that oddsmakers have them favored to win by seven points. 

A combination of power rankings, analytics, advanced algorithms, public perception, market testing, and ongoing adjustments typically determines NFL odds. Additionally, injuries can impact these odds, especially if a star player is questionable all week and determined out on game day or if he suddenly becomes available to play. 

The pointspread is by far the most popular type of bets, where it allows bettors to predict a margin of victory, rather than just the victory itself. The moneyline is the next most-popular bet, followed by the over-under. 

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Joss Wood
Joss Wood
Lead Casino Editor

Joss Wood has over a decade of experience in the online gambling and igaming space. He has written for dozens of gambling publications and won his fair share at poker. As the lead casino editor for Ontariobets, he is always up to date on the latest that is happening in the market.

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