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sports bettingThe total, also known as the over/under, is a bet on the combined number of points, goals, or runs scored by both teams in a game. The sportsbook sets a line, and bettors can wager on whether the final score will be over or under that line.
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- 1The total, also known as the over/under, is a bet on the combined number of points, goals, or runs s
Total
The total, also known as the over/under, is a bet on the combined number of points, goals, or runs scored by both teams in a game. The sportsbook sets a line, and bettors can wager on whether the final score will be over or under that line.
Example
The total for the basketball game was set at 215.5 points. If you bet the over, you need the combined score to be 216 or more to win.