Definition of First Win in Regular Season

What does the term "first win in regular season" mean in the world of football betting? What is the "first win in regular season" line?

The "first win in regular season" line is available from most sportsbooks prior to the start of a football season.

The line is usually used for NFL betting.

With the line, you are betting on when a team will score their first win of the season.

For instance, here is a real line for the Atlanta Falcons prior to the start of the 2022/23 NFL season:

ATL Falcons First win in regular season

Week 1 vs NO Saints, 2.85
Week 2 vs LA Rams, 10.00
Week 3 vs Seattle Seahawks, 3.75
Week 4 vs Cleveland Browns, 7.00
Week 5 vs TB Buccaneers, 31.00
Week 6 or Later/No Win, 4.00

So, if you think that the Falcons will go 0-2 to start the season and then defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, you'd want to take the "Week 3 vs Seattle Seahawks" line at 3.75.

The 3.75 number means that you would receive $275 in total profit for every $100 that you wager.

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If you think that the Falcons will start the season 0-5, or even go the entire season without a win, you'd want to take the "Week 6 or Later/No Win" line at 4.00.