The fourth quarter is the most important of an NFL game. This is when teams put all their cards on the table and start to really go for it. This is the quarter of the no huddle offense and the onside kick. This is the quarter when the action happens.
If the play you made on the game isn’t working out, this is your last chance to make good and because of that it is one of the most popular quarters to bet on.
This quarter will always be a popular one which is why we are covering it here today. This one is all about NFL 4th Quarters and how to bet them.
Where To Bet NFL 4th Quarters:
America: The best place to bet 4th quarters for Americans is Bovada as they are a top destination for all NFL betting.
Canada: If you live in Canada, you have the good fortune of betting at Sports Interaction where they have you covered for all your NFL needs.
Everywhere Else: It’s hard to find a better place to bet American Football than 888.
What are NFL 4th Quarter Bets?
An NFL 4th quarter bet is a play that only concerns the final quarter of an NFL game. Whatever happens before (or after) doesn’t matter, it’s only about that final 15 minutes.
You can bet moneylines, point spreads and over/unders for the 4th quarter, but that bet is only for the things that happen within that fourth quarter. The prior score does not matter.
It is a bet that will normally be available at online sportsbooks prior to the game starting, and then also available – albeit with vastly different odds – during the game.
Knowing when to bet it can be tricky of course. If you are betting before the game only bet it if you feel you are getting a lot of value. As gamescript can obviously change things and also so can simple things such as injuries.
If you are live betting NFL 4th quarters then be prepared with the knowledge of how teams play in the 4th quarter depending on the situation.
You don’t want to be scrambling. You should be prepared with your data and ready to place that 4th quarter bet without hesitation.
Common NFL 4th Quarter Questions:
Does overtime count?
No.
The fourth quarter bet is just for the fourth quarter and doesn’t include overtime or any previous score. The overtime is a seperate bet that you can place at books if they allow it.
Now, a second half bet would include overtime, but a fourth quarter bet? No.
what nfl quarterback has the most 4th quarter comebacks
As of this writing (October 2019), Peyton Manning is the person with the most fourth quarter comebacks at 43.
No surprise Mr Tom Brady is next to him along with Johnny Unitas.
Next up it is Dan Marino with 33, then John Elway with 31.
This can actually be a useful stat when it comes to betting on 4th quarter comebacks – paying attention to what QBs are able to do it. As it can be a lot of pressure and they dictate the game more than any other.
Should I factor in what team BLOWS a 4th quarter lead?
Yes you should. It’s not JUST about the team that is behind – often it is about the team that is ahead and how they fail or slip up. Pay attention too to how they gave up a 4th quarter lead in the past and bet accordingly.
How To Bet NFL 4th Quarters:
Football is front and center on most gambling sites so these are easy to find. At Bovada and 888 you can access the football section right from the top menu and at Sports Interaction is on the left side. From there just find the game you are looking for and click the “+” with the number by it to see all that games props including quarters.
NFL 4th Quarter Betting Strategy:
When it comes to the final quarter of the game, I am mostly looking towards totals. The offenses tend to come loose in the fourth quarter and we see a lot faster pace of play. If a team is down 10-14 points and the offense is good, I usually feel pretty good about taking an over in that situation.