Touchdown dances aren’t just reserved for the guys getting across the goal line.
Touchdown props allow NFL bettors to celebrate alongside their favorite players, which makes anytime touchdown and first touchdown odds among the most popular NFL player props bets every week.
If you think you know which players will strike paydirt, you can bet on them to score a TD at any point in the game. And if you’re really locked in on who will get past the goal line first, you can pump up your payouts by betting the “first touchdown scorer” markets when you make your NFL picks.
Anytime touchdown predictions
Brock Bowers anytime touchdown
It's safe to say the Las Vegas Raiders missed Brock Bowers. The star TE finally returned from injury in Week 9, and all he did was put up a 12/127/3 stat line against the Jags.
The Denver Broncos defense will assuredly be a step up from that of JAX, but Vegas has enough weapons on offense to find a score or two.
At +190, I can't pass up on Bowers. He led the Raiders in targets last week with 13, and now that Jakobi Meyers is out of town, Geno Smith will have to rely on the young stud even more.
-Kyle LaRusic
Chris Olave anytime touchdown
Chris Olave is the second-most targeted receiver in the league, trailing only Ja’Marr Chase, and the Saints receiver should see even more production with Rashid Shaheed recently dealt to Seattle.
Olave thrives against zone defenses, and he's a great bet to score against a Panthers unit that deploys it at the third-highest rate in the league.
-Trevor Knapp
Juwan Johnson anytime touchdown
Juwan Johnson has been Tyler Slough’s safety blanket since the rookie took over the starting gig. He drew the second most targets in Slough’s five quarters behind Shaheed, who is currently on a flight to the Pacific Northwest. Johnson was able to find the end zone against the Rams last weekend and now faces a Panthers defense that ranks fifth in yards allowed to TEs along with four TDs to the position this year.
Carolina plays the highest rate of zone coverage in the land and Johnson has been very good at finding holes in that coverage and rumbling for yards after the catch. The big-bodied tight end gets in at a great price at +425 in Week 10, with most books around +300 for his ATTD prop.
-Jason Logan
Amon-Ra St. Brown anytime touchdown
Amon-Ra St. Brown may have only one TD in his last four games, but he looks like a great bet to find the end zone vs. the Washington Commanders. St. Brown has been targeted 41 times over the last four games, hauling in 32 of those passes for 328 yards. He’s seen a 45.2% target share in the red zone this year, tops in the NFL.
The Commanders are second-last in football in yards allowed to wide receivers, and fourth-last in TDs allowed to the position (11).
St. Brown gave Washington plenty of trouble in last year’s playoff matchup, catching eight of 10 targets for 137 yards.
-Robert Criscola
Quentin Johnston anytime touchdown
This is a generous number for the Los Angeles Chargers’ leader in receiving touchdowns.
Quentin Johnston has scored in five of eight games he’s played this year. He couldn’t ask for a better matchup, as the Pittsburgh Steelers are dead-last in receiving yards allowed to wide-outs in 2025, as well as targets and receptions.
Johnston had a touchdown in his lone prior game vs. the Steelers.
-Robert Criscola
First touchdown prediction
Check back soon for more touchdown predictions.
Multi-touchdown prediction
Kyle Monangai 2+ touchdowns
Kyle Monangai broke out as the Bears’ RB1 last week, totaling 194 all-purpose yards, and he’ll torch a Giants defense that ranks 31st in rushing yards allowed per game. With De’Andre Swift remaining questionable for Sunday’s matchup, I’m bullish on the rookie breaking out in the red zone.
-Trevor Knapp
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What is a first touchdown scorer bet?
A first touchdown scorer bet involves wagering on which player will score the first touchdown in a specific NFL game. This type of bet can be placed on any player who is eligible to score, and typically focuses on running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks.
If the player you choose scores the first touchdown, you win the bet; if not, you lose. The odds for these bets can vary based on the player’s likelihood to score first, which is influenced by factors like their position, recent performance, and the team's offensive strategy and efficiency.
What is an anytime touchdown scorer bet?
An anytime touchdown bet involves wagering on whether a specific player will score a touchdown at any point during the game, not just the first TD.
For example, if you bet on Ravens running back Derrick Henry to score an anytime touchdown and he finds the end zone at any time during the game, you win the bet. This type of bet is popular because it allows for more scoring opportunities, and you can often choose players based on advantageous matchups. The odds can vary based on the player’s scoring potential and the strength of the team’s offensive scheme.
How are touchdown prop odds determined in NFL betting?
Here are some of the key factors oddsmakers consider when setting touchdown prop odds:
- Player performance: Historical data on a player's scoring ability, including past touchdowns, carries, and target share, is crucial.
- Matchup analysis: The opposing defense's strengths and weaknesses are evaluated, including how well they defend against specific positions.
- Injury reports: Injuries to key players can impact a player's likelihood of scoring. Check out our NFL Injuries page to stay up to date before making your wager.
- Game script: Oddsmakers consider potential game scenarios, such as whether a team is expected to be ahead or behind and how that may impact their strategy.
- Public sentiment: Betting patterns and public perception can also sway odds. If a player is very popular or a big favorite, sportsbooks may adjust their odds to mitigate risk. You can check out our Covers NFL picks consensus to see how the public is leaning.
- Statistical models: Sportsbook use advanced analytics and data-driven models to help refine their lines.
NFL TD Prop Betting FAQ
Yes, both running touchdowns and receiving touchdowns count for both the first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown bets. So, if a running back scores a touchdown by running the ball or a wide receiver scores by catching a pass, it will count for your bet in either category. As long as the player you bet on is the one who scores, you win!
Yes, an interception return for a touchdown counts as a touchdown in anytime touchdown betting props. If you bet on a defensive player to score an anytime touchdown and they return an interception for a touchdown, your bet would win. This also applies to fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns. However, it's important to check the specific rules of the sportsbook, as they can vary.
On an average Sunday of NFL football, six to seven touchdowns are typically scored per game. Since there are usually 12 to 16 games played, that can add up to 70 to 100 total touchdowns across the league.
Yes, an NFL center can score a touchdown, though it's quite rare. Centers primarily focus on snapping the ball and blocking, but they can score through a fumble recovery, a passing play if they are deemed eligible before the play, and a fake play.
Yes, you can parlay touchdown props in NFL betting. A parlay involves combining multiple bets into one wager, and if all selections win, the payout can be much higher than placing each bet individually. For instance, you can parlay bets on multiple players to score touchdowns in the same game, but keep in mind that all bets in the parlay must win for you to receive a payout.
