The NFL Game to Overtime prop bet is one of the most popular NFL prop bets, particularly for competitive playoff matchups. Bet “Yes” if you think the game will go overtime. Bet “No” if you think it will not. Size up your NFL matchup carefully. Most NFL games do not go to overtime. That’s why odds for “No” are most often a large minus value.
Below, we’ll show you NFL overtime prop bet odds for the next scheduled games. Then we’ll provide some data on the number of overtime games from the current and past NFL football seasons. Finally, we briefly discuss current NFL overtime rules, emphasizing the differences between regular season vs. playoff overtime.
Table of Contents
- Game to Overtime Prop Odds
- About this Prop Bet
- Overtime Games Stats
- How to Place a Game to Overtime Bet
- NFL OT Rules
Game to Overtime Prop Odds
The following are current NFL Game to Overtime prop bet odds for upcoming matchups. Carefully note the odds for both “Yes” and “No” before placing a bet. In most cases, “No” will be the favored outcome with a high minus odds value.
 BetMGMBet |
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|---|---|
Texans
Bears
8/01/24 8:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Ravens
Chiefs
Game to Overtime
9/05/24 8:20pm EDT | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Packers
Eagles
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Titans
Bears
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Steelers
Falcons
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Cardinals
Bills
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Patriots
Bengals
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Texans
Colts
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Jaguars
Dolphins
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Panthers
Saints
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Vikings
Giants
9/08/24 1:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Commanders
Buccaneers
9/08/24 4:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Raiders
Chargers
9/08/24 4:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Broncos
Seahawks
9/08/24 4:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Cowboys
Browns
9/08/24 4:25pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Rams
Lions
9/08/24 8:20pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
About the Game to Overtime Prop Bet
Decide whether or not an NFL game will go to overtime. Bet “No” if you think the game will end after regulation time, or bet “Yes” if you think overtime play will be required to determine a winner.
The most likely outcome, or favorite side, will have minus odds. In most cases, this will be “No”. A minus value indicates how much you risk to win $100. If the odds for “No” are -2000, you’d risk $2,000 to win $100. Similarly, if the odds are -1600, you’d risk $1600 to win $100.
The less likely outcome, or underdog side, will have plus odds. This will usually be the case for “Yes”. A plus value indicates how you much win if you risk $100. If the odds for “Yes” are +800, you’d win $800 for risking $100. Likewise, if the odds are +2500, you’d win $2,500 for a $100 bet.
Most of the time, odds for each side will be far apart. For example, “Yes” might be +1000 and “No” -2800. Odds will be closer when there’s a fair chance a game will go to overtime.
NFL Games to Overtime Stats
The following tables show the number of games that have gone to overtime from the current or most recent season. A table from the previous season follows below. Unless otherwise noted, the figures include both the regular season and playoffs.
As you can see, overtime games are not particularly common.
| OT Games | Total Games | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
FAQs on the 2024-2025 NFL Overall Season Overtime Games
As of Friday, July 26th, 2024, no games have gone to overtime yet in the 2024-2025 NFL Overall Season.
| OT Games | Total Games | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 286 | 4.90% |
How to Place an NFL Game to Overtime Prop Bet
Time needed: 2 minutes
How to place an NFL game to overtime prop bet
- Select an NFL game or event.
Select the game or event from your sportsbook’s list of upcoming matchups.
- Tap the “Game Props” menu to find the “Game to Overtime” prop bet.
Find the “Game Props” menu on the matchup’s odds page. You might have to scroll up and down the page to find the “Game to Overtime” prop bet.
- Review each outcome’s moneyline odds.
Each NFL prop bet outcome will have moneyline odds at American sportsbooks.
- Make your selection and place your bet.
Make selection and bet the desired amount.
- Your prop bet wins if you chose the correct outcome.
Your prop bet wins if you picked the correct outcome. Review your sportsbook’s prop betting rules to see how the bet can push or be canceled.
Current NFL Overtime Rules
The following are current NFL overtime rules for both regular season and playoff games. There’s a big difference between the two when it comes to overtime.
Regular season games only have one overtime period before ending in a tie. NFL playoff games cannot end in a tie. That means a playoff game could potentially have multiple overtimes until a winner is determined.
Regular Season Overtime Rules
If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, a 3 minute intermission will be held before a 10 minute overtime period. The referee will toss a coin to determine who will possess the ball first. The visiting team’s captain calls the toss.
There can only be one 10 minute overtime per regular season game. Each team must have the chance to possess the ball unless a team scores a touchdown on the opening (or first) possession. If this happens, the game ends and the team that scored wins the game. Otherwise, sudden death play continues until a team scores a field goal, touchdown, or a safety.
For example, if the team with first possession scores a field goal, the opposing team then has a chance to possess the ball. If the opposing team scores a field goal, the game remains tied and the other team gets to possess the ball again. However, if the opposing team scores a touchdown, the other team must then score on the next possession, or else they’ll lose the game.
The extra point after touchdown is attempted unless the team with the opening possession scores a touchdown, in which case they win the game.
If the score is still tied after 10 minutes, the game results in a tie. There are a couple other rules to consider. One, each team gets two timeouts. Two, there are no instant replay coach’s challenges. Only the replay official can initiate reviews.
Playoff Overtime Rules
Keeping the regular season overtime rules in mind, playoff game overtime – including the Super Bowl – has some important rule modifications. Note that the 3 minute break following regulation time and the coin toss procedure to determine first possession are the same.
NFL playoff overtime is essentially a new game. Overtime periods last 15 minutes, just a like a quarter of a game. Two overtimes comprise a half. Each team gets 3 timeouts per half.
If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period, or if the second team’s possession has not concluded, the teams will play another overtime. Play continues indefinitely until a winner is determined. There’s a 2 minute intermission between each overtime period.
The team captain who lost the first overtime coin toss must make an important decision for the second overtime: possess the ball or choose which goal he wants to defend. This choice doesn’t apply if the team that won the coin toss deferred the choice to the second overtime. In most cases, the team that won the toss will choose to possess the ball so they can potentially end the game on a touchdown. Deferring is a less common alternative.
Each team gets an opportunity to possess the ball during overtime. Also, timing rules that govern play at the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters of an ordinary game apply.
If there’s still no winner after 4 overtimes, another coin toss is held and the same process repeats itself until a winner is determined.
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