How to use the Pickswise Props tool to bet better this NFL season

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Pickswise Props is the brand new way to bet better on NFL player props. The tool allows users to deep-dive into player data, stats and trends, while also receiving guidance from our model projections on where there could be an edge on a specific player prop. And best of all, Pickswise Props is absolutely free for everyone to use! Below, you can find out how to use Pickswise Props to bet better and become a pro NFL player props handicapper.

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How to use the Pickswise Props tool

How to analyze player props

As well as serving up specific player props for you to bet without research through Streaks and Hotspots, Pickswise Props gives users the opportunity to dive deeper into player data in order to come up with their own props. Simply select a game or player you want to study, and you will be presented with tons of data and information so that you can find an edge in a whole host of prop markets.

Why bet on NFL player props?

Betting on props has become hugely popular in the sports betting world over the past few years for the simple reason that is much easier to spot edges and be profitable in the long run than by simply betting on money lines or spreads. Sportsbooks provide odds and lines for nearly every player, which gives bettors a greater range of options to choose from and also makes it more likely that they will spot a player whose line is incorrectly priced in their opinion. On top of that, betting on player props adds a whole new dimension to the viewing experience of the game and can sometimes result in a quick win.

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Settings

Setting your default sportsbook on Pickswise Props

Don’t forget to set your default sportsbook to really personalize your Pickswise Props experience. If you have multiple sportsbooks, you can easily toggle between them in Settings to ensure you get the best line available for every prop you bet.

Odds comparison

It may not feel like much, but getting -110 or -115 odds and getting over 34.5 yards and 35.5 yards could be the difference between a winning and losing season over the course of a year. That’s why it’s always important to compare the odds and lines at different books.

Different odds formats explained

American odds
American odds are determined using a plus/minus format. In a two-way market, you see a plus (+) sign next to the odds of the underdog and a minus (-) sign next to the odds of the favorite. If a team has minus odds, such as -140, that number represents how much you would need to wager to win $100. So in that case, you would need to bet $140 to win $100, $70 to win $50 and so on. If a team has plus odds, such as +120, that number represents how much you would win from a $100 bet. So in that case, you would need to bet $100 to win $120, $50 to win $60 and so on.

Fractional odds
Fractional odds are typically used for horse racing, golf and futures markets in the United States. They are determined by the amount you would win divided by the amount you are wagering. The numerator (amount you would win) is listed first, while the denominator (what you are wagering) is second. With 2-1 odds, you would win $2 (numerator) from a $1 bet (denominator), win $4 from a $2 bet, and so on.

Decimal odds
Decimal odds represent the same as fractional and American but are just formatted differently. The number simply tells you how much you would win for every $1 you wager, and from there you would multiply the number based on how much you bet. For example, if something has 2.15 odds, that means you would win $2.15 for every $1 that you wager.

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Hotspots

What is a Hotspot?

Hotspots shine a light to users on the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing team to deliver an edge on the player prop market.

What trends and data you can expect to see on Hotspots?

Hotspots are created from a whole host of data points to deliver the best edges possible in player prop betting. With stats and trends from all the key areas going back through multiple seasons, including player and team-focused data as in-depth as sack and hurry rate, you can rely on hotspots to find some of the most valuable prop bets out there.

Streaks

What is a Streak?

A streak is determined by the line for a particular prop market and whether a player has gone over or under that number in multiple games. It applies to the popular prop markets such as receiving yards along with the more niche markets such as sacks.

How to use Streaks

Streaks can be a good starting point for finding a solid player prop bet, but it is important to always apply them to particular matchups and to use your judgement over whether the streak also equates to value.

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