Total (Over/Under)
📖 GlossaryDefinition
A total bet (over/under) is a bet on whether the combined final score will be above or below a set number.
Lakers vs Celtics — Total: 221.5
Over 221.5: You win if combined score is 222+ Under 221.5: You win if combined score is 221 or less
Final score: Lakers 112, Celtics 108 = 220 total Under WINS ✅ [/example]
What Moves Totals
- •Weather (outdoor sports — rain/wind pushes unders)
- •Injuries to key offensive players
- •Pace of play matchups
- •Recent scoring trends
Totals markets are popular with sharp bettors because they're influenced by less public attention than sides. More inefficiency = more edge potential.