Bernd Becker
Team Totals can be an appealing betting option for many sports bettors, yet it might be a whole sea of new horizons for those who are just going to dive deeper in the gambling realm. Today, we will explain how betting on the totals works and what over/under betting means.
What Are Team Totals?
Totals betting is a way of betting that allows you to opt out from choosing a particular side and bet on the total final score rather than the exact team. In simple words, you have to make a prediction in regard to whether the sportsbook’s estimation of the game score is accurate or not.
When experienced bettors assume a sportsbook is over or underestimating the would-be score, they choose this betting option as there is plenty of opportunity to win. Novices usually think this way of placing a wager is safer, which is not necessarily the case. leaving bettors at a disadvantage if they rely solely on luck rather than strategy. That is why understanding the odds, the game itself, and other underlying factors is critical to have a better edge.
What is Over/Under Betting?
As partly mentioned above, over/under betting is a score that is either more or less than the total number predicted by the respective sportsbook. If your wager is set up more than the projected total, it is called the Over. If less, it is the Under.
You will find over/under betting is in almost all sports, from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA basketball to college football.
What Is the Trick?
When placing an Over/Under bet, the decision has to be taken either at the moment of your decision or later because the Over/Under options change.
What Determines the Over/Under?
There are many factors involved when setting the Over/Under Total. Depending on the kind of sports, weather conditions may have an impact on the score in outdoor sports such as soccer or baseball. Of course, injuries, lineups, scheduling, home and away results along with coaching strategy may add up to the determining factors.
However, bookies are also on the alert, watching how much money is bet on the Over or the Under and setting the total accordingly. For example, there is too much money wagered on the Under, sportsbooks might drop the total to entice betting on the Over.
What Happens if the Over/Under is matched exactly?
If the score matches the Over/Under betting total precisely, the bet is considered a push, and all wagers are refunded.
Do the Over/Under bets include overtime?
Most of the Over/Under betting options do have overtime, yet you should always check with your sportsbook.
Why Do Some Bet on Even Money?
Betting on even money can be a safeguarding way of betting for beginners. Even money bets are bets with a 50/50 chance, which means that you can stay on the safe side on the long term as such bets are less risky because you potentially gain as much as you potentially lose. However, instead of relying on the nature of this bet and luck, educate yourself on the betting strategy.
