What is Over/Under Betting?
Apart from perhaps the moneyline , over/under betting, or totals betting, is one of the easiest ways to place a wager on your favourite sports. Discover everything you need to know about over/under betting and how to make winning selections when betting totals at Jilibee's leading online sportsbook.
What is Over/Under Betting?Sometimes called totals betting, over/under betting is a wager on the specific number of goals or points scored in a sports match - usually this will be the total combined score of both teams. The sportsbook sets the line, and sports bettors are invited to bet on whether more or fewer goals/points will be scored in a match – it’s as simple as that.
How Does Over/Under Betting Work?Over/under betting is a popular type of bet when a game might be hard to predict. After all, it doesn’t matter which teams score the points or goals; the only thing that matters is the total number of points on the scoresheet at the end of the match.
At the start of each match, the sportsbook will determine the totals line depending on the teams playing. You can then decide whether to bet over or under the line in accordance with your pre-match predictions on upcoming games.
What if the Over/Under is an Exact or Whole Number?If the over/under is an exact or whole number - think 4 or 5 rather than 4.5 or 5.5, for example - you can end up with a push bet. Take a totals line of 4; if a game finishes 2-2, it has landed right on that line, meaning the result is a push bet, and your wager is returned. This is why most totals will be given in decimals.
Do Over/Under Bets Include Overtime?Whether or not the over/under bet includes overtime or extra time depends. In some cases, extra time will be included, but a lot of bets default to only covering regulation time. If a totals bet does have extra time or overtime, it will specifically say so. It’s always a good idea to double-check the terms of any bet before placing it so you know what to expect.
How to Bet the Over/Under?Betting the over/under is straightforward, as with all betting markets. When betting on totals, look at the line set for the fixture in question and decide whether you think more or fewer goals/points will be scored. You can then decide how much to bet and calculate how much you can win from your selection.
How are Over/Under Betting Odds Calculated?We consider various things when calculating over/under odds. Each team's recent goal/point-scoring exploits influence total odds, form, and injuries. We also look at historical head-to-heads to determine how to set the totals line for a particular fixture.
How Do You Win at Over/Under Betting? Tips & Totals Betting StrategiesAs with all types of bets, developing a totals betting strategy can help you win more often than you lose. Here are some tips to help you get started with over/under betting at Jilibee.online :
- If you’re new to sports betting, use our handy sports betting guide to help you learn about sports betting in general, as well as speciality terms like the vig and other sports betting slang, and even other bet types like player props and parlay bets.
- Always look at the individual team’s current form before placing a totals bet. If they’re both struggling to score points or goals, it indicates that the under is the better value bet.
- Consider the weather conditions for outdoor sports (such as football games) or the stadium/venue environment for indoor sports (such as basketball games ), as this can have a major impact on the state of play of the match and also result in an odds shift for that particular game.
- You can place totals bets once the action has already started in the form of live bets. This is a good option if you’re unsure of how things will go ahead of time. Learn the differences between live and pre-match betting here.
- We recommend developing a betting strategy that works best for you! Check out our guides to some of the most popular sports betting systems and strategies, including the D'Alembert system, the Martingale system, the Labouchere system or the 1-3-2-6 betting system.
- Diversify your betting: You can bet over/under on a number of different sports, including betting on the NBA and the NFL.
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