What is an octopus in football betting?
When one player scores a touchdown and then also scores the two-point conversion, eight points on one drive.
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Where the name comes from
An octopus has eight legs, and the play is worth eight points: a six-point touchdown by a player, followed immediately by that same player scoring the two-point conversion. One player, one possession, eight points. The term was coined for exactly this betting prop and caught on from there.
Betting the octopus
It is offered as a yes-or-no prop, usually across a full week or a single game: will any player score an octopus. The price is long because the play is rare, since teams go for two only in specific situations and the same player has to score both. It is a novelty market, priced accordingly, and it is where the vig tends to be widest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an octopus in football?+
An octopus is when the same player scores a touchdown and then the ensuing two-point conversion, eight points on one possession. It is a popular novelty prop bet.
Why is it called an octopus?+
Because an octopus has eight legs and the play produces eight points from a single player: six for the touchdown plus two for the conversion.
Can I bet an octopus on BettorEdge?+
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