What Is “Touchdown Team” Betting?
In American Football sports betting, the “Touchdown Team” market lets you bet on which team will score a touchdown (TD) during a game or within a specific time period (e.g., first half, quarter).
A touchdown (TD) is worth 6 points and is scored when a team carries the ball into the opponent’s end zone or catches it there.
Types of Touchdown Team Bets
- First Team to Score a Touchdown
- You bet on which team scores the first touchdown of the game.
- Example:
- Patriots to score the first touchdown
- If Patriots score before the opponent does, your bet wins.
- Last Team to Score a Touchdown
- You bet on the team that scores the final touchdown in the game.
- Team to Score Most Touchdowns
- You bet on which team will score more touchdowns over the whole game.
- Touchdown in a Half or Quarter
- You bet on whether a team will score a TD in a specific half or quarter.
- Both Teams to Score a Touchdown
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one touchdown in the game.
Examples
- Bet: Cowboys – First Team to Score a Touchdown
Result: Cowboys score the first TD of the game → win - Bet: Bills to Score More Touchdowns than Jets
Result: Bills: 4 TDs, Jets: 2 TDs → Win - Bet: Both Teams to Score a TD – Yes
Result: Patriots: 2 TDs, Giants: 1 TD → Win
Betting Tips
- Analyze Offenses
- Pick teams with strong offenses and red zone efficiency.
- Look at QBs, WRs, and RBs with good TD records.
- Consider Defenses
- Avoid betting on teams playing against top-ranked defenses.
- A team facing a strong defense may struggle to score TDs.
- Weather & Venue
- Bad weather (e.g., rain, snow) may affect touchdown chances.
- Home teams often score more due to comfort and support.
- Game Script
- Think about whether the game will be high-scoring or defensive.
- A shootout is ideal for betting on multiple touchdowns.
- Use Team Trends
- Track how often a team scores the first or last TD in past games.
- Some teams consistently start strong or finish strong.
- Live Betting Opportunity
- If a favorite starts slow, their odds to score the next TD might rise — good value in-play.
Summary
| Market Type | What You Bet On |
|---|---|
| First Team to Score a TD | Team to get the first touchdown in the game |
| Last Team to Score a TD | Team to get the last touchdown in the game |
| Most Touchdowns | Team with more total touchdowns in the game |
| Team to Score in 1st Half/Quarter | Whether a team scores a TD in that time period |
| Both Teams to Score a TD | At least one TD from each team in the game |
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