Halftime bets are types of betting wagers that happen after the first half of a game is concluded. The sports betting odds offered for halftime bets are based only on the action that will occur on the second half of any game including overtime. In addition to NFL halftime bets and NBA halftime betting, our sportsbook offers halftime bets for college football, college basketball and WNBA basketball.
NBA Halftime Betting
Example line: Lakers 98 / Jazz -2½
Scoring per Quarter
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 |
| Jazz | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Half & Final Scores
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| Jazz | 48 | 50 | 98 |
Jazz -2½ — Winner ✅
The Jazz won the second half 50-47 — a margin of 3 points, which is more than 2½. The bet wins.
Lakers +2½ — Loser ❌
The Lakers lost the second half by 3 points — more than 2½. The bet loses. The final score of the game does not play any role in NBA halftime betting.
NFL Halftime Betting
Example line: Raiders 24½ / Bears -7
Scoring by Quarter
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Bears | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Half & Final Scores
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| Bears | 10 | 14 | 24 |
Bears -7 — Loser ❌
The Bears needed to win the second half by more than 7 points. The second half ended in a tie 14-14. The bet loses.
Raiders +7 — Winner ✅
The Raiders only needed to avoid losing the second half by more than 7 points. The second half ended tied, so Raiders +7 is a winner.