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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. 

What is a Prop Bet in Sports Betting

More formally, a prop bet (short for “proposition bet”) is a wager on a specific outcome within a game that isn’t directly tied to the final score or margin of victory. Instead, prop bets focus on individual player performance, team statistics, or other in-game events. Prop bets generally fall into two broad categories:

Player props: wagers on individual stats, such as a quarterback’s passing yards, a basketball player’s points scored, or a pitcher’s strikeouts.

Team props: wagers on team outcomes, such as which team scores first, total team rushing yards, or the number of three-pointers made.

These markets can be offered pre-game or during live/in-game windows, with odds updating in real time as the action unfolds. Sportsbooks and betting apps also occasionally post “exotic” or novelty props, which go beyond standard stats. For example, some of the most popular prop bets during the Super Bowl are the Gatorade color of the winning team, and whether or not the team that wins the coin toss will win the game.  

How Prop Bets Work for Different Sports and Leagues

Prop bets vary by sport, but the concept stays the same: they focus on individual or team outcomes beyond the final score. Below are some commonly offered props across several sports. Keep in mind that there is a lot of overlap between college football and NFL, as well as college basketball and NBA.

NFL Props

• Examples: quarterback passing yards (Over/Under), first touchdown scorer, anytime touchdown scorer.
• Popularity: huge during the Super Bowl and primetime games.
• Note: widely available (in legal betting states), with few restrictions compared to college sports.

College Football Props

• Examples: running back rushing yards (Over/Under), total team touchdowns (Over/Under).
• Restrictions: some states don’t allow individual college player props; often only team-based props are available.
• Popularity: peak interest during bowl season, the College Football Playoff, and AP top-10 matchups.

NBA Props

• Examples: player points scored (Over/Under), total made three-pointers (Over/Under), player to score first basket
• Popularity: popular in nightly betting markets, especially during the playoffs; also popular at beginning of season

College Basketball Props

• Examples: total rebounds or assists (Over/Under), team three-pointers made (Over/Under), player to record a double-double.
• Restrictions: like college football, many states limit or ban individual player props; team props are more common.
• Popularity: March Madness drives the most action.

MLB Props

• Examples: pitcher strikeouts (Over/Under), batter to hit a home run, innings pitched (Over/Under).
• Popularity: most popular during the playoffs and World Series, with varying trends throughout the regular season.

NHL Props

• Examples: anytime goal-scorer, Goalie saves (Over/Under).
• Popularity: gain steam during the Stanley Cup Playoffs and in-game betting.

Soccer Props

• Examples: player to record an assist and a goal, team total corner kicks (Over/Under).
• Popularity: heavy action during major tournaments like the World Cup and Champions League.

Golf Props

• Examples: player to record a birdie on a specific hole, head-to-head matchup score, total birdies made (Over/Under).
• Popularity: most common during major tournaments like The Masters or U.S. Open.

Examples of Prop Bets

Let’s get into specific example of prop bets below:

NFL example

In the NFL, a common example of a prop bet might be wagering on Patrick Mahomes to throw over 2.5 passing touchdowns against the Raiders. The line is set at +150, which means a $100 wager would return a profit of $150 if Mahomes throws three or more touchdowns (so a total return of $250). Anything less than that and the bet loses.

NBA example

In the NBA, a prop bet could focus on LeBron James’ rebounding. If the line is set at 7.5 rebounds at -110 for the Over, you would profit $90.91 on a $100 wager if James records at least 8 rebounds. If the bet hits, you’d see a total return of $190.91 ($90.91 profit plus your $100 bet).

What Are the Best Betting Sites for Prop Bets?

Most sportsbooks offer a wide array of prop bets. Some shine for their market depth, while others stand out for boosts or live options. Here are a few of the best:

DraftKings: known for the deepest prop markets, especially around player stats across all major leagues.

FanDuel: excellent for same game parlays, letting you combine multiple props from a single matchup.

BetMGM: runs frequent prop boosts, adding extra value on player performance markets.

Caesars: offers consistently competitive odds on both player and team props.

bet365: strong for live prop betting, with markets updating in real time as the action unfolds.

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An Over/Under bet, also called a total, is a wager on the combined number of points, runs, or goals scored in a game. The sportsbook sets a line, and bettors choose whether the final score will go over (more than the posted total) or under (less than the posted total).

It’s one of the most popular bet types across major sports like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, giving fans a way to bet on the flow of the game rather than which team wins.

Totals Betting Explained

Oddsmakers set a total by projecting the combined score of both teams in a game, factoring in offensive and defensive strength, pace of play, and recent form. Bettors then decide whether the final score will go over or under that posted number.

The rules are simple: if the game goes over the total, Over bets win; if it finishes under, Under bets cash. Overtime counts toward the total unless otherwise stated, which often makes a difference in close games.

If the final combined score lands exactly on the posted number, the result is called a push, and all wagers are refunded.

How to Bet on Over/Unders

Let’s go over how to place an Over/Under wager step-by-step:

1. Open the sportsbook app and find your game: pick the sport/league, then tap the matchup you want.

2. Select the Totals (Over/Under) market: look for “Total,” “O/U,” or “Over/Under.” You’ll see a number (e.g., 47.5) and odds for Over and Under (often around -110). Remember: overtime typically counts toward totals.

3. Choose Over or Under: tap the side you want to bet on. 

4. Enter your stake and review the slip: type your amount; the slip auto-calculates potential payout. Double-check the total number, odds, and that you selected Over or Under correctly.

5. Place the bet: confirm to submit. You can track it in “Open Bets.”

Example: if an NFL total is 47.5 at -110, choosing Over 47.5 means you need 48+ combined points to win (47 or fewer loses). At -110, a $100 bet returns $190.91 total ($90.91 profit) if it hits.

It’s also worth mentioning that you can also bet totals during the game. Lines update in real time with pace and scoring. For example, an NBA game opened at 212.5, but after a fast first quarter, the live total jumps to 224.5. If you think scoring will cool off, you might take Under 224.5 at the listed live odds.

How are Over/Under Lines Set?

Oddsmakers set totals by analyzing a mix of data, matchup factors, and betting market trends. At the core, they look at team offensive and defensive efficiency, pace of play, player injuries, recent performance, and even head-to-head history.

Each sport has its own wrinkles that affect the Over/Under line:

• NFL, college football: weather conditions, offensive vs. defensive line matchups, and quarterback play.
• NBA, college basketball: pace, shooting efficiency, defensive ratings, and player availability.
• MLB: starting pitcher matchups, bullpen fatigue, ballpark dimensions, and even wind conditions.
• NHL: goalie matchups, recent scoring form, and power play vs. penalty kill statistics.
• Soccer: playing styles, formation changes, importance of the match, and travel fatigue.

Finally, the market itself matters. As money comes in, especially from sharp bettors, oddsmakers will adjust totals before game time to balance action and manage risk.

Best Sportsbooks for Over/Under Betting

There are several sportsbook where which you can bet on the Over/Under for games. Two of the best options are DraftKings and FanDuel, thanks to their deep menus of live betting markets and alternate lines.

DraftKings consistently offers a wide range of alternate totals, letting you adjust the number up or down with corresponding odds. They also tie many player props to Over/Under markets, giving bettors more ways to build same-game parlays around scoring.

FanDuel stands out for its live totals markets, which update quickly as the game unfolds. You’ll often find multiple alternate totals available mid-game, allowing you to grab value if you think the pace of play will change.

Both sportsbooks give bettors flexibility beyond the standard total, making them strong choices if you like to mix in alt lines and prop-based Over/Under bets.

Why Do Lines Shift in Totals Betting?

Totals don’t stay fixed, as they often move when sportsbooks react to new information or heavy betting action. Oddsmakers adjust to keep lines sharp and balance risk.

Common reasons for these shifts include:

Injury news: the star quarterback or top scorer being ruled out can push the total down.

Weather updates: wind, rain, snow, or extreme heat often drive football and baseball totals lower.

Public betting trends: if most of the money is on one side, sportsbooks may move the line to balance action.

Sharp money: large wagers from respected bettors can move lines quickly and significantly.

For example, an NBA total might open at 228.5, but if a star scorer is scratched before tip-off, the line could drop to 224.5. Early bettors often target softer opening numbers, while late bettors react to confirmed injury reports and other news.

How to Calculate the Vig on Totals

Vig (short for “vigorish”) is the bookmaker’s built-in commission. On totals, it’s usually baked into the odds, with the standard -110 odds on both sides. Let’s break it down step-by-step:

1. Convert each side to implied probability: let’s say the Over/Under for an NFL game is 47.5 with -110 odds on both sides. The implied probability for both sides is calculated as such:

• Negative odds: |X|/(|X| + 100) x 100, so |-110|/(|-110|+100) x 100 = 110/210 = 52.38%
• Positive odds: |X|/(|X| + 100) x 100, so |-110|/(|-110|+100) x 100 = 110/210 = 52.38%

2. Add the probabilities together.

• 52.38% + 52.38% = 104.76%

3. Subtract 100% to find the vig percentage.

• 104.76% – 100% = 4.76% vig

Keep in mind that the vig varies by sportsbook, sport, market liquidity, and timing. 

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New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, acquired from St. Louis last week, is making himself right at home with the team’s fan base by immediately blasting Boston’s biggest rival.

“It’s easy to go to a place now where it’s easy to hate the Yankees,” Gray told the Boston press core on Tuesday, according to The Boston Globe.

Gray was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Yankees at the 2017 MLB trade deadline. While he held his own in his time with the franchise in 2017 (3.72 ERA in 11 regular-season starts), the right-hander posted a 4.90 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with the Yankees in 2018, and New York dealt Gray to the Cincinnati Reds in the ensuing offseason.

Gray earned an All-Star nod in his first season with the Reds and has earned such honors three times in his career (2015, 2019 and 2023). Last season, Gray posted a 4.28 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 201 strikeouts in 180.2 innings pitched (32 starts) with the Cardinals.

Gray, who said that he “never wanted to go” to the Yankees, expressed he’s “more Boston than any other place” and that his decision to waive his no-trade clause was an “immediate yes” because the Red Sox “have a chance to win the World Series.”

Boston acquired the 36-year-old Gray on Nov. 25 for left-hander Brandon Clarke, right-hander Richard Fitts and either a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Gray is entering the final season of a three-year, $75 million deal that includes a mutual option for 2027. He joins a Red Sox starting rotation that includes 2025 American League Cy Young Award runner-up Garrett Crochet and emerging right-hander Brayan Bello (3.35 ERA in 29 appearances/28 starts in 2025). As a whole, Boston’s rotation posted a collective 3.92 ERA last season, good for 12th in MLB.

The Red Sox (89-73) went 9-4 against the Yankees in the 2025 regular season, but New York returned the favor in the postseason, defeating Boston in the wild-card round.

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Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced.

Multiple media reports indicated the sides agreed to a three-year contract.

Williams spent last season across town with the New York Yankees, going 4-6 with a career-worst 4.79 ERA and 18 saves in 22 chances. He lost the closer’s job, regained it and then lost it again before finishing the year with four scoreless outings during the American League playoffs.

The 31-year-old right-hander is a two-time All-Star who twice won the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award with the Milwaukee Brewers. He also was voted the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year.

Milwaukee traded Williams to the Yankees for pitcher Nestor Cortes and infielder Caleb Durbin last December.

With the Mets, Williams could replace free agent closer Edwin Diaz or complement him in a rebuilt bullpen.

Williams was pitching for the Brewers when he gave up a go-ahead homer to Mets slugger Pete Alonso in the deciding Game 3 of their 2024 NL Wild Card Series. The three-run shot put New York ahead in the ninth inning.

Known for his deceptive changeup, Williams struck out 90 batters and walked 25 in 62 innings over 67 appearances during his lone season with the Yankees.

Reporting by The Associated Press. 

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The NFL is as much of a fixture on Thanksgiving Day as tolerating stories from your in-laws while having to munch on overcooked turkey, but MLB entered the holiday chat 20 years ago.

On November 24, 2005, the Boston Red Sox and then-Florida Marlins – who won the 2004 and 2003 World Series, respectively – executed a blockbuster trade with substantial ramifications.

Here are the details of the trade and how the move panned out for both clubs:

The Trade

Boston Red Sox receive: RHP Josh Beckett, 3B Mike Lowell and RHP Guillermo Mota
Florida Marlins receive: SS Hanley Ramirez, RHP Anibal Sanchez, RHP Jesus Delgado and Harvey Garcia

How the Trade Fared for Boston

Just one year removed from winning their first World Series in 86 years, Boston made the bold move for, most notably, the MVP of the 2003 World Series in Beckett and one of the best third basemen in the sport in Lowell.

Roughly two years after the trade, the Red Sox won the 2007 World Series. After a rocky first year in Boston, Beckett, the No. 2 pick in the 1999 MLB Draft, rebounded in 2007, posting a 3.27 ERA, an American League-best 6.5 wins above replacement among pitchers and winning 20 games. He followed that up by posting a mere 1.20 ERA and 0.70 WHIP in four starts in the 2007 postseason. The esteemed right-hander was up and down across his six-plus seasons in Boston overall, but Beckett still managed to earn three All-Star nods and post at least 5 WAR in each of those seasons (2007, 2009 and 2011). 

Across his first four years with the Red Sox, Lowell was a consistent force at the plate, averaging 18.8 home runs and 87 RBIs per season, while posting a combined .295/.350/.479 slash line. Furthermore, after hitting .324, driving in a team-high 120 runs and earning an All-Star nod in the 2007 regular season, the steady, right-handed hitter went off in the postseason, driving in 15 runs, posting a .353/.410/.608 slash line and winning 2007 World Series MVP honors.

Beckett finished his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 after being traded by the Red Sox in 2012; Lowell’s last season in Boston, 2010, was his last in the sport; Mota ultimately never pitched for the Red Sox, as he was moved in a separate trade two months later.

How the Trade Fared for Miami

A young star pitcher and a third baseman in his prime are difficult to replace, but the Marlins, who made this trade with the intention of shedding payroll, got a pair of reputable players for Beckett and Lowell.

Ramirez quickly became one of the most electric players in MLB after being called up full-time in 2006, a year which saw the shortstop win National League Rookie of the Year honors. He swung an impact bat from the right side, flew around the basepaths and was a star. From 2006-10, Ramirez averaged 24.8 home runs, 77.8 RBIs, 39.2 stolen bases and a 5.2 WAR per season and posted a combined .313/.385/.521 slash line. Ramirez earned three All-Star nods, two Silver Slugger awards and won the 2009 NL batting title with the Marlins, hitting .342 and posting a career-best 7.4 WAR. The Marlins traded Ramirez to the Dodgers during the 2012 season with the shortstop, ironically, later joining the Red Sox for the 2015 season as a free agent.

Sanchez made his MLB debut in 2006 and would later emerge as a reliable, middle-to-top-of-the-rotation arm for Florida. The finesse starter habitually worked out of trouble and recorded a combined 3.66 ERA with the Marlins from 2009-11 before being traded to the Detroit Tigers during the 2012 season. Elsewhere, Delgado only made two MLB appearances out of the bullpen for the Marlins, while Garcia made just eight.

Of course, the Florida Marlins – who became the Miami Marlins in the 2012 season – didn’t make the playoffs for 17 years (2020) following their 2003 World Series triumph, while Boston has won three titles since the trade, in 2007, 2013 and 2018.

Sports are brutal.

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Ohtani. Judge. Trout. The best players in baseball provided some of the season’s longest home runs. 

But they were bested by a breakout power-hitting rookie.

Here are the top 10 longest home runs of the 2025 season in partnership with Data Scientist Kirk Goldsberry:

T-10. Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) – 469 ft. vs. Brewers – Oct. 17

This is likely the only instance that this homer and this game will ever appear so low on any list. The towering blast came off Brewers reliever Chad Patrick and helped fuel the Dodgers’ NLCS-clinching victory. The Japanese two-way superstar’s second homer on the night came in what’s been dubbed the greatest individual performance in an MLB game ever. This homer now even has its own plaque at Dodger Stadium.

On his way to winning his third AL MVP, the Yankees slugger launched this 469-foot missile back in June against the Royals for his 24th homer of the season. Judge finished with 53 home runs on the season and was part of four players (joining Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh) to reach at least 50 HRs on the season. 

9. Logan O’Hoppe (Angels) — 470 ft. vs. Athletics – May 21

One of the few high points of the season for the catcher, who went on a power surge during the early part of the season before regressing in the stretch run. O’Hoppe crushed this 470-foot homer back in May and had 17 homers at the All-Star Break, but then finished the season with just two more dingers. 

T-7. Denzel Clarke (Athletics) — 471 ft. vs. Giants – July 4

Clarke continually dazzled with his glove throughout the season, and now forms part of a promising young core with the A’s. He only finished with three homers on the season, but he put on his own fireworks show on Independence Day with this 471-foot solo shot in Sacramento. 

T-7. Riley Greene (Tigers) — 471 ft. vs. Athletics — August 26

Not only was this a towering shot for Greene, but it was his first career grand slam. As fellow Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter noted, “That was one of the best swings I’ve ever seen.” Greene capped off the season as a back-to-back All-Star for a team that wilted in the AL Central race down the stretch. Greene had 36 homers on the season, but led the AL with a whopping 201 strikeouts. 

6. Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks) — 474 ft. vs. Rockies — August 17

The top home run of August was also the longest of Carroll’s career. Carroll had a solid season even if the Diamondbacks failed to reach the postseason as he finished with a 30-30 campaign in terms of homers and steals.

5. Byron Buxton (Twins) – 479 ft. – vs. Rangers – June 11

A career season for the Twins slugger as he earned his second All-Star nod on the season, participated in the Home Run Derby, and capped it all off with a Silver Slugger award. One month after this homer, Buxton would earn his first career cycle. 

4. Carter Jensen (Royals) — 482 ft. – vs. Athletics – Sept. 28

The promising catcher was a late-season call but made the most of his time with the Royals during his September stint. He saved the best for last with this booming blast in the final game of the regular season. The longest homer for the Royals in the Statcast era, this one was the second of a back-to-back with outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. 

3.  Mike Trout (Angels) — 484 ft. vs. Giants – April 19

The first of two appearances on this list for the three-time AL MVP. In this game back in the early days of the season, the 11-time All-Star had two homers, which included this blast. It was the first of his two multi-HR games of the season, giving him 30 total in his career.

2. Mike Trout (Angels) – 485 ft. vs. Rockies – Sept. 20

Not to be outdone by that aforementioned home run, Trout connected on this one late in the season for his 400th career dinger.  It was the fourth longest of Trout’s career. Trout became the 59th player in MLB history with at least 400 home runs and the third player to reach the mark while in an Angels uniform, joining Dave Winfield and Vladimir Guerrero.

1. Nick Kurtz (Athletics) – 493 ft. vs. Reds – Sept. 14

The season’s longest homer was also a grand slam! If it didn’t seem clear that Kurtz would be on his way to winning AL Rookie of the Year, this may have been the closing argument. According to Statcast, it was also the longest home run hit in MLB in more than two years. Not bad for a power-hitting first baseman known as the “Big Amish” who had hit four homers in a single game earlier in the season. 

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Hall of Famer Randy Johnson’s No. 51 will be retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony next season, the club announced Monday.

Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners’ history on June 2, 1990 — 35 years ago Monday — and in 1995 became their first Cy Young Award winner.

The exact date of the ceremony will be announced after the 2026 major league schedule is finalized.

Johnson, 61, went 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA across 10 seasons with the Mariners.

“I’m happy that my contributions over the 10 years that I was there are being acknowledged now,” Johnson said via Zoom. “It’s been a long time, that’s for sure.”

Johnson enjoyed more success with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with whom he won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in addition to a World Series championship in 2001. However, the lanky left-hander nicknamed the “Big Unit” because of his 6-foot-10 frame fondly remembers his Seattle tenure.

A year Johnson looks back on with particular fondness is the 1995 season. The Mariners’ future in Seattle was cast into doubt when in September of that year, King County voters rejected subsidy taxes to build a new stadium.

Simultaneously, the Mariners enjoyed a prosperous season on the field at the Kingdome, which culminated in reaching the AL Championship Series before falling to the Cleveland Indians. Ultimately, the King County Council approved funding for a new stadium.

“Looking back at it now and that story being documented by the Mariners, it worked out,” Johnson said. “I’m just thankful that I was a big part of that and everybody else was a big part of it, and everything just kind of jelled for all the players.”

That season, Johnson went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA during a 145-game season and won his first of five Cy Young Awards. But Johnson didn’t hang around Seattle much longer; he was traded to the Houston Astros midway through the 1998 season.

Johnson signed with the Diamondbacks as a free agent ahead of the 1999 campaign, and enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his major league career across eight years in Arizona. As a result, Johnson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Diamondbacks cap.

“To me, it was a difficult choice,” Johnson said. “But, it was the right choice because statistically, I did more (in Arizona). Now if I could split the plaque and put a little bit of an M and a little bit of an A.”

Even so, Johnson is grateful for his years in Seattle and looking forward to his moment in the sun. It will be a separate occasion from the No. 51 jersey retirement of right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, which is planned for Aug. 9.

In 2001, three years after Johnson left Seattle, Suzuki arrived and wore jersey No. 51. Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Suzuki will be inducted on July 27.

Johnson’s No. 51 will be the fifth number retired in Mariners’ history, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24), Edgar Martinez (No. 11) and Suzuki. All MLB teams have retired Jackie Robinson’s No. 42.

“I know the significance of Ichiro and his accomplishments, and I didn’t want to interfere with his Hall of Fame induction this year or his number retirement this year,” Johnson said. “And so, the one contingent factor I had was if this was going to happen that I didn’t want to take away anything from his deserving day.”

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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