What Is a Prop Bet?
Prop bets are a type of wager related to specific events within a game or match that have nothing to do with the final outcome. The open-ended nature of prop betting allows for a wide range of bet types, and each sport will have its own unique set of prop bets.
How To Make a Prop Bet in Vermont
Here's a step-by-step guide on placing prop bets in Vermont:
- ✅ Log in to one of your favorite Vermont sportsbook apps.
- ✅ Pick a sport or game you would like to prop bet on.
- ✅ Decide which prop bet you would like.
- ✅ Pick a wager amount and place it.
How To Win a Prop Bet in Vermont
This is how a Vermont sports bettor can win a prop bet:
- ✅ Pick a prop market or sport that you follow closely.
- ✅ Place a wager on a specific event occurring, using Vermont sportsbook promos if applicable.
- ✅ If that event happens, you win.
- ✅ Get paid out instantly.
- ✅ Withdraw your winning bet.
After you win a prop bet, you will get paid out by the sportsbook instantly. To withdraw your money, you must use one of the available banking methods, including PayPal, Bank Transfer, Venmo, and others.
Types of Prop Bets: Fun vs Skilled Prop Bets
Most prop bets fall into two major categories: skilled props and fun/exotic props. Skilled prop bets are wagers on some part of the game, whether that be a player or team, while exotic prop bets focus on the entertainment aspects of a sporting event.
| Skilled Prop Bet Examples | Fun Prop Bet Examples |
|---|---|
| First player to score a TD in a game | Will Super Bowl national anthem be longer or shorter than 123.5 seconds? |
| RB with most rush yards in a game | What color Gatorade will be poured on Super Bowl-winning coach? |
| Tyreek Hill O/U 76.5 receiving yards in a game | Who will Super Bowl MVP thank first? |
Player Props
Player props are one of two types of skill-based prop betting markets that are concerned with the performance of specific players. You can find player props in virtually every team sport, including football, hockey, basketball, and baseball. Player props are usually in one of two formats, either a yes/no format or an over/under format.
Player props range from the very simple to the complicated, with wagers of all types in between. A common player prop is a bet on a player to reach a statistical milestone like the number of 3-pointers in a game.
Other Examples
- ✅ Total receiving yards in a game by a receiver or tight end
- ✅ JuJu Smith-Schuster anytime rushing/receiving TD in a game
- ✅ Bryan Bello over/under 4.5 strikeouts in a game
Game Props
The other form of skill-based props is game props. While player prop betting has to do with player performance, game, and team props concern the other aspects of a game that don't involve the final score. An example of a game prop bet is the team to score the first basket in a basketball game.
Game props can be broken down into derivative markets, like half and quarter props. These props are similar to game props but the time span is a half, quarter or period. An example of this is will the be a goal scored in the first period of the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game.
Other Examples
- ✅ Boston Red Sox over/under 4.5 runs in a game
- ✅ Correct score of an NFL game
- ✅ Winning margin of an NBA game
Popular Sports to Prop Bet On in Vermont
In football, a prop bet may involve a QB's total passing yards. While a soccer prop bet could involve predicting what team will score first. Here are some sport-specific prop bet examples to help you get a better understanding of this exciting betting market:
NFL Prop Bets
NFL prop markets are some of the most popular wagers in the industry. An NFL game has many aspects to it, which means there are many opportunities for prop bets.
The Super Bowl is the most bet-on sporting event in the world, with prop betting being a big part of that. Super Bowl prop bets can be both exotic props and skill-based props.
Examples:
- 🏈 Total passing yards by both teams combined O/U 565.5
- 🏈 Josh Allen O/U 2.5 touchdowns in a game
- 🏈 Super Bowl coin toss heads or tails
NBA Prop Bets
NBA props are right up there with NFL props as some of the best markets out there. There are numerous important statistical categories in basketball which means there are so many props to choose from.
Examples:
- 🏀 Which team will have the most offensive rebounds?
- 🏀 Kevin Durant O/U 35.5 points & rebounds combined
- 🏀 Jayson Tatum O/U 29.5 points
- 🏀 Will Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in a game?
MLB Prop Bets
MLB prop betting is quickly becoming one of the more popular choices for gamblers. MLB prop betting can make even a random regular season MLB game very exciting. Typical MLB props concern home runs and strikes, but there are many more markets to choose from as well.
Examples
- ⚾️ Will there be a grand slam in a game?
- ⚾ How many strikeouts will Shohei Ohtani have?
NHL Prop Bets
The NHL is a very fast-paced league with many underrated prop bets. Betting on the NHL will afford you plenty of fun fun prop opportunities.
Examples
- 🏒 Which period will see the most goals scored?
- 🏒 What period will the first goal of the game be scored in?
- 🏒 Will the be a goal scored in the first period of Bruins-Maple Leafs?
College Sports Props
College football and basketball do not have the same variety of prop bets as the NFL, but are still great to bet on. College football is wildly unpredictable, so there is plenty of opportunity to make money. College football props focus more on game and team props rather than player props.
Examples
- 🏈 What will Syracuse's first play be: run or pass?
- 🏀 Which half will have the most points scored in a UConn game?
Remember: you'll only be able to bet on in-state college teams in tournaments like March Madness.
NASCAR & Horse Racing Props
NASCAR props turn the already exciting races up a notch. Although not a game format, there are still plenty of bets that don't have to do with the race outcome.
Like NASCAR, horse racing props are a great way to make the race even more exciting. Horse racing prop bets are harder to find, but you can find them using a prop bet search tool. Horse racing prop bets are any wagers that don't involve the final horse result.
Examples
- 🏎️ Will an individual racer be unable to finish?
- 🐎 Will a horse beat the all-time Belmont Stakes time?
Prop Betting Do's and Dont's
Why You Should Be Betting Props in Vermont
Proposition bets have multiple advantages over conventional bets, like moneylines and point spread betting. Prop bets are flexible, very simple, and offer high returns.
- ✅ Prop Bets Are Flexible: A proposition bet does not involve the final outcome of the game, and this gives prop betting great flexibility. If you placed a moneyline wager, you should only make other wagers that work with the moneyline bet. If you place a prop bet, you can place many more prop bets that have nothing to do with one another, giving you flexibility.
- ✅ Double Your Money: Due to their hard-to-predict nature, prop bet markets offer the chance for generous payouts. If you have a strong feeling about a certain wager, you have the chance to double your money.
- ✅ Prop Bets Are Simple (and Fun): Sports betting can be very confusing with its unusual terminology and strange numbers. Luckily, prop markets are some of the simplest you can find. The wagers are usually proposed in easy-to-follow, yes/no, or over/under formats. This means that even the novice bettor can bet props and have fun doing it.
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Get Started Making Prop Bets in Vermont
Prop betting is one of the most popular betting markets for good reason. It adds excitement to your experience and offers great returns.
Now it's your turn to go out there and pick a sport you love, find the best odds, and start prop betting. The most important tip is bankroll management because betting props is only fun if bet responsibly. By following these tips and my strategies, you can be a successful Vermont prop bettor.
Prop Betting FAQs for Vermont
Author
Lukas Shaw is a betting analyst for BetVermont.com. Shaw, an avid sports fan, has quickly become an authority in the burgeoning market, providing readers with an in-depth analysis of the latest betting apps and bonus codes while also sharing helpful insights on betting strategy.
