Prop betting seeks to proposition the bettor with a question, one that may or may not have a direct bearing on the final score. For example: How many receiving yards will Tyreek Hill have?
Professional athletes are banned from betting on sports for a number of reasons, including: To protect the integrity of the game. If athletes are allowed to bet on games, there is a risk that they may be tempted to throw games or influence the outcome in order to win their bets.