Are you using our NFL first-quarter and first-half betting reports? As you'll see below, betting on the first-quarter and first-half of NFL games can be extremely profitable at times — if you know how to approach them.
To aid your bets, we’ve broken down the latest NFL betting trends into a first-quarter and first-half betting report below:
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Road teams aren't profitable on first-quarter wagers, going 105-102-1 ATS. Underdogs are even worse for profit purposes.
Another important note is that home teams have been especially unprofitable in the first quarter the last few years (102-105-1 ATS this year). We'd recommend being skeptical of first-quarter favorites as we navigate through the 2025 season.
First-Half Trends
Home teams have been profitable straight up and ATS this year. With a 109-83-16 SU mark, that's enough to catch your eye. ATS, home teams are even more profitable at 113-92-3. Favorites aren't profitable, though. They're 117-75-16 SU and 102-103-3 ATS, but both records still have favorites losing cash.
Best NFL First-Quarter Offenses
Team
Points Per 1st Q
Los Angeles Rams
7.7
Seattle Seahawks
6.6
Indianapolis Colts
6.6
Best NFL First-Half Offenses
Team
Points Per 1st Half
Seattle Seahawks
16.6
Indianapolis Colts
16.2
Dallas Cowboys
16.2
The Seahawks are the kings of early offense. Seattle, which is most known for its defense, puts up an impressive 7.7 points per game in the first quarter and 16.6 points per game in the first half, leading both. Some people may be surprised to see Dallas on this list, but 16.2 points per game in the first half is nothing to sneeze at.