#prop-bets

#prop-bets

Professional-sports leagues would like you to believe they have the gambling problem under control. They have hired high-tech security companies to monitor wagers at a granular level and implemented sophisticated algorithmic systems to spot unusual gambling activity, ensuring that no athlete would be foolish enough to wager on a game. But they are clearly no match for the highly addictive, always-intriguing prop bet.

The influence of celebrities in sports is undeniable, as it has emerged as one of the powerful factors that drives NFL betting over the years. Games that feature popular stars don't just bring views to the game, they also impact NFL betting volume. According to insights from northcarolinabettinghub.com, wagering volume often surges when stars are live in the stadium or spotlighted during broadcasts. These effects go beyond fandom: bettors use star appearances as signals.

MIAMI GARDENS - It's Year 2 for Sun Sentinel Dolphins columnist Chris Perkins and Dolphins writer David Furones picking prop bets, which they'll do for all 17 regular-season games, and this season promises to be more successful than last year. Prior to each game, Furones and Perkins will select a "Best Bet" and a "Longshot." The "Best Bet" selection is a near 50-50 proposition while the "Longshot" is at least +300 or a 3-to-1 probability.

A prop bet is a wager on an outcome other than the final score, like player stats, team milestones, or in-game events. Examples include betting on a quarterback's passing yards, an NBA player's 3-pointers made, or whether an MLB player hits a home run. Props are especially popular in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and have become a big part of U.S. sports culture, as they add extra excitement to viewers.