What is Over/Under (Totals) Betting?
Definition: Over/under, or totals, is a market where players bet on whether the total number of goals, points or other units will be above or below a line set by the sportsbook.
Examples:
- Over 2.5 goals wins if the match ends with three or more goals.
- Under 2.5 goals wins with two goals or fewer.
Line types:
- Half lines (2.5, 210.5) - there is always a winner.
- Whole lines (3.0) - if the total lands exactly on the line, the stake is returned (push).
Where totals are used: goals in football and hockey, points in basketball, games in tennis, and individual totals for one side or player.
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