Half time wagering has risen in popularity during the past decade, and the reason is because people is finding that sometimes it is easier to make money knowing the first half results, as predictions for the second half are less difficult to foretell.

Experienced bettors are fond of half time betting because they like to watch the first half and get the feel of the game to then decide who to bet on, which is quite an smart choice, as they are able to check on the actual condition of key players, and the overall performance of both of the teams in the field.

When you wager on the second half of a game, your bet is graded taking in consideration only the results of the second period, although it will also include the results of any overtimes, therefore, if you are betting on a game that is head to head, you might consider the idea of the game going to an extra time, so, try placing your bet with this in mind.

Let’s check on an example of halftime betting:

We have a line for a game between the Jets and the Patriots, where New York is favored by 7 points with a total of 39. By half time, the score is Jets 17, New England 0. The second half line will come out as New York pick with a total of 17.

If you had a bet on the full game on the Jets, you can do the following:

You can wager on the Patriots at pick for the second period, as if New England manages to come out with more points than New York during the second half, but does not score enough to beat team in the overall game; you will win both of your wagers.

Another choice is to play the over, as the only way the Jets will not cover the total is if the Patriots end up scoring a lot of points. In this particular situation, if New York is able to at least score a field goal, then it will be hard for you not to win both the original and the second period bet.

Now, if the Jets are favored by a large lead, and started to play a more conservative game at the end of the second quarter in order to kill time, then you can play the under.

As you can see, second half bets can be played by themselves or as a complement to a full game wager, serving as an insurance, therefore,  take this betting type into consideration the next time you get in touch with your bookie.