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25.01.2024

Total in betting

In the game it is customary to bet on both victory and defeat, as well as on separately taken indicators. For this purpose, the concept of total in betting was introduced. In different sports disciplines, it is formed differently. In the article we will talk about what is a total in sports betting, about the types of total in betting, as well as its connection with some sports. 

What is total in betting 

Total in betting refers to a set of units in sports competitions – corner kicks, total goals, sets played, points, penalty minutes. In other words, it is a bet on the total number of events in any competition. 

In the bookmaker bet on such variants of events:

  1. Less – total under – the number of events below the predictions.
  2. More total over – the number of game episodes above specific values.
  3. Total – on the match with the already made prediction.

At the same time, different sports have their own limits on the total. Be that as it may, bettors more often prefer this type of betting to other categories. 

Types of totals 

There are several varieties of totals in the bookmaker’s list. Let’s consider each of them.

Total

Under the general total is understood performance indicators in quantitative terms for the participants of the competition. Most often it has an expression for Asian or European betting.

Classic

The classic includes half standard betting, and the value can be more or less. Experts advise to take total under in team battles of the lower teams (they include those teams that have few goals, but they play with enviable frequency), and to count on total over is worth it in the game of strong teams. Specifically, on which team to bet, you can find out by studying the statistics. 

Individual

For the indicator is taken the sum of one team or player. For example, the individual total of the first player in tennis is 13 (Individual Total Over 1 (13)). The deal will be recognized as successful if the athlete wins 14 games. If he wins 13 games, a refund will follow, and if he wins 12 or less, it will be considered a loss.

Individual total

Example of an individual total

Intermediate

This is a bet in a certain interval, for example, from 0 to 2 or an exact total. If the bettor bets on the total of games of the first member of the playing team in set No. 2 from 0 to 2, then the win should be 0,1 or 2 draws. If it turns out to be more, the bet is considered a losing bet.  

Asian

The Asian total is based on two extreme values. It can be 1.75 of 1.5 and 2.0 or 3.25 of 3.0 and 3.5. The entire amount bet should be evenly dispersed exactly in half on each of the outcomes. Bottom line: return and payout on one part of the deal or lose, win. 

If the bet was on total over (2.75), three goals scored, then half of the money spent will come back to the account (total over 3.0), and the rest – a win (total over 2.5). If the team scores two or fewer goals, the entire amount will be forfeited, and if there are four or more goals, the entire amount will be paid out. 

Asian total

Example of Asian total

Total

With a whole total, there is an opportunity to get a return on the bet if the number of all actions is equal to the value of the total. This includes integers – 1, 2, 3. To get a bet total over(5) in hockey, you need six scored pucks. With five will be returned, and with four or less – a loss. 

Total table

Total for a football match

In halves (sets, periods)

The bet is made in certain periods, sets, halves, quarters. For example, the number of games in the second tennis set or soccer goals in the first half of the game match. 

First half total

Example Total for the first half of a football match

Time intervals

The parameters are calculated for time intervals, but not for a match or set. For example, total over (0.5) for a period in soccer from 15 to 30 minutes. It is for this time that the number of goals scored will be counted: goals scored before or after are not counted. 

Even or Odd

In this case, the sum must be equal to an even or odd number. If the score is 1:1, it is even, and if the score is 3:0, it is odd. Even is considered and the score 0:0. Such a total in betting is appropriate only in soccer, and in basketball and tennis predictions are more difficult to bet, not to mention other sports. 

Exact

When making this bet, it is recommended to specify a specific number of goals. For example, up to four goals are expected in a match. If there will be more or less, then we can talk about losing. But this type of betting is not popular because of the unpredictability of forecasts. In the bookmaker’s list it is labeled as “how many goals will be in the match”. 

Individual players

The calculation is on the number of goals or pucks of a certain player per game.

On statistics

Everything depends on the sport: kicks, offsides, corners, matchballs, yellow cards, other indicators are counted.

Total for statistics

An example of a total for statistics in a football match

Goals/Pucks

The time of goals scored is used as a basis. Here is an example. Two goals were scored during the match – at 80 and 60 minutes. The sum of all numbers will be 140. If you get a smaller or larger number that was specified, the bet will go in. 

Total in individual sports 

Different sports have their own peculiarities on totals in betting. It all depends on the rules, style of play, number of players, time duration of the game competition. 

In soccer

Popular is the standard bet – 2.5 goals. Also in demand are bets of the first, second half, individual bet. If there is experience, bettors bet on the match on odd or even. Often bet on the performance of specific players. Less in demand is the total in betting on soccer in minutes, where, according to forecasts, expected to score goals.

In hockey

Statistics on hockey competitions is much more, and therefore the list of bets is diverse. Among the standard options – match or period totals – it is worth noting bets on shots on goal, penalty minutes in a match or a team. Bettors like to bet on the total, individual totals in the bets of players.

Here reigns high performance, an alternative to the choice of bets.

In tennis

Popularity is betting on the total number of games of two participants of the game. Betting on sets, the number of breakpoints, eis is in demand. 

Among the pluses of betting on tennis we will emphasize the variety of bets – on sets, games, total totals in bets. Gamers play directly in live: betting throughout the match. 

How to bet on total 

For all types of bets, the rules are the same. Specialists advise to choose either grassroots (those who score little) or top (the most active teams). The main thing is to keep statistics, analyze losses and wins. 

The key thing in such a bet is never to think first of all about money, about profit. You should not get even, and you do not need to bet huge sums at once.

Pros and cons of betting on the total

All the advantages and disadvantages are listed in the table:

Advantages

Disadvantages

A bet can go in by the efforts of a team, a pair of players, a single athlete.

There is a possibility of getting a return on bets on round totals.

They are accepted in every bookmaker.

Variety of bets.

Experienced players, beginners participate.

Available analysis of the event.

Bettors bet in live.

The bet may be overestimated by the player, and thus become unfavorable in many respects. 

For individual totals, the minimum of the table.

Automatic increase of the bet after winning a bet with keeping low odds.

FAQ 

What is a catch-up total and express total?

Popular in sporting competitions are bets of catch-up-total or express-total in betting. The essence is that the gamer makes a bet on any event before the end of the match or on the subsequent competition with an increase in the bet after a loss. Take into account everything: from the game bank to the size of the amount from the bookmaker. Among the varieties of dogon stand out individual total, less total or more.

How to win in betting on total?

Statistics is an important thing in bookmaker betting. But you should not dwell on past sports results. Experts recommend to adhere to the following rules:

  • Keep count not of goals scored, but of goal moments.
  • Watch what emotional, physical form of the opponent at the moment.
  • Take into account all the nuances – from the weather to the conditions of the game, the playing field.
  • Where the meeting of your favorite team took place: at home or away.
  • Analyze the scoring potential.
  • Take into account how the team played in the previous match;

Totals in halves – what are they?

Here we should refer to betting on the number of goals scored in each of the soccer halves. The bet will only be played when the total on the bet comes out in each half. For example, a bet on both halves – less than 1.5, which means that in each half there should be one goal or not one. 

How to calculate the total in soccer?

The arithmetic of calculations is simple. For example, the player put 100 USD on a bet more than 1.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.80. With two goals scored in the game, the bettor will receive his winnings in the amount of 180 USD. 

100 USD on a bet with a total of less than two goals and a coefficient of 2.30 is calculated as follows: more than three goals – a loss, you can count on the return from two scored goals. The winnings will amount to 230 USD.

100 USD with a bet more than 2.75 goals and odds of 3.009. When the teams score four goals in total, then it will be the maximum winnings – 300 USD. When three goals – half of the bet wins – 200 USD. Two goals, one or less – a loss. 

Individual total is calculated in the same way, but taking into account the individual results of the team or player. 

Total in betting is convenient to do both experienced players and beginners. It has long since gained popularity in any bookmaker’s office. When collecting statistics and analysis, using a rational approach, the bettor is ensured a positive outcome of the case.