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Over or under?: Your guide to totals market betting

Over or under?: Your guide to totals market betting

Sports betting extends far beyond simply guessing the winner of a match or tournament. One popular form of betting is the ‘over/under’ bet where you predict whether the total number of points scored will be over or under a specific threshold.

You can find markets with over/under outcomes on most matches for both in-play and future events. Unlike bets tied to the match winner, this type of bet doesn’t need to consider which side is favoured. However, there are still important factors to keep in mind. Learn more about over/under betting before you wager on Sportsbet.io.

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How does over/under betting work?

Also known as Totals bets, you can place over/under bets across different sports like football, baseball, tennis and basketball. Regardless of sport, there are three core mechanics of this bet type:

Over/under bets apply on elements of a match that involve tallying, typically scores. The number/value is already provided by Sportsbet.io—you simply have to predict whether the final tally will be over or under the provided value.

Over/under bet types depend on the sport you’re betting on. For football, totals betting mostly refers to the final goals scored—both teams’ total or each team’s final scores, depending on the market.

If you’re predicting that a football match will end with a total of 2 goals, your winning bets would be ‘under 2.5’, ‘over 1.5’, or ‘over 0.5’. If you’re predicting that the game would have a 0-0 scoreline, your predicted line would be ‘under 0.5’.

The number will always include a half point (0.5). This prevents a push, which happens when the tally exactly matches the provided number causing neither the over or under bet to win.

For example, you are given the number 2.5 in a football match for total points betting. You win the over bet if the total score is 3 but the underbet wins if it is 2. Football has no half point, so it eliminates the possibility of a push.

Over/under betting gives you fun varieties through multiple lines which is perfect for bettors looking for more dynamic betting. For example, football total points betting can give you 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5. You can place individual over/under bets for each line, giving you more chances to win.

Lines can be handled differently per tournament or sport. Some will give you multiple over/under bets for the total points within the same match. Others will provide individual lines per round or innings. These variations enhance your betting experience, providing opportunities to win.

Different kinds of over/under bets you’ll find at Sportsbet.io

Over/under bets come in various forms across different sports. Despite these variations, they generally fall into the same types. Here are three examples.

Total scores

An over/under bet about total scores covers all points scored by both teams. For instance, if one baseball team scores 3 runs and their opponent has 6, the total is 9. Refer to the example below regarding this scenario. If the total points at the end of the match is 9, it means all bets of over 8.5 wins together with under 9.5 or 10.5.

Team scores

Team scores focus solely on the points scored by one side of the match. The game’s result doesn’t matter as long as you predict if the scores thus far will be over or under a certain line.

For example, in a football match between Denmark and Scotland, you could bet on the Danes’ total points specifically. If their lines are 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5, you only need to keep track of their performance, making it simpler to predict based on their offensive capabilities.

Number of rounds

Some sports can have irregular rounds and this becomes a betting opportunity for over/under wagers. One such example is tennis where every match has two or three sets, with each set containing six games. You can bet on how many games there will be by the end of the match. Totals can easily reach an average of 20 because of the nature of the game.

For example, if the total game line is 24.5, bet on the under if you think one player will dominate and end it quickly with an early lead. However, if you believe both players are equally skilled and will end up negating each other’s lead, bet on the over, expecting the total to exceed 30 games.

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Tips for betting in over/under markets in sports events

As you gain more experience in over/under betting, you can develop your system as this type of bet is adaptable to various betting strategies. Here are some valuable pointers to apply in your next sports betting session:

Try betting on various lines for future/upcoming matches

With over/under betting, there’s a possibility that all of your selected lines can win. For example, if you are confident that a football match will end with just 2 points total, you could bet on all over 0.5, over 1.5, and under 2.5 lines and earn profit from all three lines.

In Sportsbet.io, you can place different and separate stakes on various lines in your bet slip. This minimises the risk of losing all your bets if one line fails. Your winning line/s will still earn you a payout depending on how much your stake is on them.

Double-check the teams’ lineups when their best strikers are present

Strikers and attacking midfielders are the greatest contributors to the eventual results of an over/under bet. Before you place your bets, check the team lineups to ensure the best strikers are playing. If they are present, you can expect higher total points. Expect the opposite if one or two of these athletes are absent because it will result in lower points scored for the match.

For live over/under betting, wager on one line at a time

Betting on multiple totals under a single match is more suitable for future or upcoming games, whereas a single line bet is much better for in-play markets on live games. The dynamic nature of outcomes and odds during a live match makes it difficult to make multiple predictions on over/under betting since you still have to finalise your wagers before the game ends.

In-play betting also simplifies over/under markets. You can monitor the game live and observe the total scores go up. You can bet over on the lowest line and then move to the next line once the first bet wins. If you believe neither team will score near the end of the match, consider betting on subsequent total point bets.

Pay attention if the teams are being aggressive or defensive

Every team’s ability to score is influenced by their strategy, often dictated by their coaches and lineup decisions. For example, some football teams prefer to wait until the end of the match after getting 1 or 2 score leads. Matches with these teams won’t give you high scores so you can confidently make an under bet.

On the other hand, there are teams known for their aggressive tactics, relentlessly pursuing goals until the end of the match. This results in memorable instances where a team can get 5 to 8 points in a single game. If you are betting on matches with such teams, consider making over bets on multiple total points lines.

Use a betting method to maximise profits

Baseball has many innings which can be separate segments of the match, giving you plenty of betting opportunities in one game. Follow methodical betting systems like the Martingale betting method where you double the stake on the next wager after every loss and reset to your original bet size after winning.

The Martingale can be costly when you hit a lose streak but winning once will cover all your losses and with profit. You can explore other betting systems with a milder pacing than the Martingale.

Make the most of your over/under bets at Sportsbet.io

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  • Bet Sharing: Sharing your predictions is a good icebreaker in the betting community or with friends. Sportsbet.io can help by letting you share your bet slip via Telegram or WhatsApp. All it takes is tapping the ‘share’ button to begin.

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Clarence Clarke27 Jun 2024

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