A prop bet, or proposition bet, is a type of wager that focuses on specific events or outcomes within a game beyond the final result, such as player statistics, team performance, or unique occurrences during the event (e.g., who will score the first touchdown or how many points a player will score). Unlike traditional bets that center around the overall outcome of a game (like point spreads or moneyline bets), prop bets offer more granular options, allowing bettors to engage with different aspects of the game.