Where and how to bet on the NFL?
In this article we’ve covered everything there is to know about the NFL and American football. It only remains to check how to place sports bets online and where is the best place to make that little bet on the sport of the oval ball. We are the right place.
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Brazil is the 3rd largest consumer of American football in the world, with about 20 million fans of the oval ball, according to a survey by the Confederation of American Football (CBFA).
Is this popularity due to quarterback Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen’s husband? Maybe! For the iconic shows in the Super Bowl? Also! Actually, the main reason for the popularity of the sport has three letters: NFL.
The NFL is the main league in the sport and brings together the best teams and players. In other words, it is a full house for fans and bettors.
But do you know how to bet on the NFL? More than that, do you know what American football means? If not, don’t worry! We have prepared a text for you to clarify all your doubts.
American football country
Before you get inside the tips on betting on American Football, you need to know a little more about this exciting sport.
If Brazil is known as the country of football, the United States are known for being the country of American football. And it couldn’t be different, there is the cradle of the sport.
The first match was played on 6 November 1869 in New Jersey. Since then, the fame of FA has not stopped growing, becoming the most popular sport among American citizens.
What is the NFL?
As previously mentioned, the National Football League (NFL) is the world’s premier league. The best teams, players and coaches are there.
The current season takes place between 9 September 2021 and 13 February 2022, date of the Super Bowl, game that determines the champion, the highlight of the NFL calendar.
The 32 teams, also known as franchises, are divided into two conferences: American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC).
Each of them contains 8 divisions with 4 teams each. In the AFC, these are the teams with the most Super Bowls:
- New England Patriots (6 titles);
- Pittsburgh Steelers (6 titles);
- Denver Broncos (3 titles);
- Las Vegas Raiders (3 titles).
Still in the AFC, we should also highlight the Kansas City Chiefs, champions in 2019 and 2020.
On the other hand, in the NFC, these are the franchises that have reached glory the most times:
- Dallas Cowboys (5 titles);
- San Francisco 49ers (5 titles);
- Green Bay Packers (4 titles);
- New York Giants (4 titles).
Where can I watch NFL games?
ESPN, a pay-TV channel, has been the home of the NFL in Brazil for a few years. And the popularization of the oval ball in the country of football happened precisely because of ESPN.
Professionals like Everaldo Marques, Paulo Mancha, Rômulo Mendonça and Paulo Antunes have helped Players understand the North American sport.
Not only did they help in the understanding, but they also promoted entertainment, something that facilitates acceptance and popularization.