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Example
Quick example
If a total is 44.5, the over depends on the combined score finishing above that number and the under depends on it finishing below.
Common mistakes
What to avoid
- Mixing up side analysis and total-score analysis
- Ignoring rule differences by sport
- Treating market movement as certainty
What over/under means
An over/under, also called a total, is a bet on whether the combined score of an event will be higher or lower than the posted number.
What can affect totals
Weather, pace, injuries, defensive matchups, and scoring environment can all influence totals markets.
Keep the decision separate
A view on the side result is different from a view on the total score. Review each market on its own terms.