Follow our guide on the over/under betting market at Housebets, including tips, types, and how the market works.
Over/under betting, known as the totals market, is one of the most popular betting markets at any sportsbook or online casino, including Housebets.
Just like the outright market and match winner bets, over and under betting is also available in almost every sport.
However, unlike the moneyline and outright market, the over and under betting market does not necessarily consider which side is favoured.
However, despite this, it is essential to understand how this betting option works across all sports. In this piece, we will strive to do it justice.
But before we get started, remember that Housebets is the home of sports betting. You can take advantage of the amazing odds on the platform and place bets on your favourite sports.
All you need to do is log in to your account, deposit your preferred cryptocurrency to fund your bets, and go to the sports section to place your bets.
With that said, let’s break down the over/under market for you.
Over/under betting, also known as the totals market, is a type of betting where you bet on the number of points or goals to be scored above or under a particular threshold or number.
This number or threshold often takes the form of a decimal or a whole number, depending on the sport.
If the threshold or number holds a decimal form, it means whatever total you are betting on has to be over and under that threshold.
It’s important to note that in this type of market, you are simply betting on the total number of points or goals to be scored in a particular game, either by both teams, one team, or a player. Note that this total number may take the form of a decimal or whole number, depending on the sport and betting platform.
For example, in football/soccer, if you bet on over 1.5 goals to be scored in a particular match, it means there have to be at least two goals in the match for you to win the bet, irrespective of the team that scores the goals.
This means if the match ends 1-0, you lose the bet. But if the match ends 1-1, 2-0, or any other scoreline aside from 1-0, you win the bet.
However, if the threshold/number is a whole number, you can either lose, get your stake money back, or win the bet.
For example, if you bet on over 2 goals to be scored in Newcastle’s Premier League clash against Brentford, it means that for you to win the bet, there have to be at least three goals, irrespective of which team scores the goals.
But if the match ends in a 1-1 draw or 2-0, the bet will be declared void, meaning you will get your stake money back. However, if the match ends 1-0, you will lose.
This same method applies for over/under 0.5, over 3, over 3.5, and beyond.
However, in a sport like tennis and basketball, the threshold/number is mostly decimal.
For example, in the NBA, you can bet on the Sacramento Kings to score 107.5 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. This simply means you are betting on the Kings to score above 107 points and at least 108 points.
You can only win the bet if the Kings score 107 points, at least; you lose the bet even if the Lakers score only 106 points and win.
If the Kings score 108 points and lose, you still win the bet because you only bet on the Kings to score above 107.5 points.
This also applies in tennis, where you can only bet above a particular decimal threshold.
E.g., you can bet on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Elise Mertens to play over 18.5 games in total, although you also have to consider the maximum number of sets they can play.
It is important to note that while over and under betting is available in almost every sport, the rules guiding each sport are different.
Total Scores
Here, you are simply betting on the total number of goals or points to be scored in a particular match, no matter which team scores them.
E.g., Liverpool vs Manchester City- You can bet on the total number of goals in the game to be over 2.5.
This means you are betting on at least three goals to be scored in that game, irrespective of which team scores the goal.
If Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 or Liverpool beat Manchester City and vice versa, you will win the bet, as three goals were scored in the game.
In a sport like American football, you can bet on totals too. If you bet on over 48.5 points in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, and the match ends 24-25, you will also win the bet.
Team Totals
In this type of over/under betting, you are betting on a team to score below or over a particular number.
E.g., if you bet on Manchester City to score over 2.5 goals against Liverpool, it means you are simply betting on Manchester City to score at least three goals, whether they win or lose.
You can only win the bet if Manchester City score three goals, irrespective of the result. But if the match ends 2-1 in favour of Manchester City, you lose the bet because City only scored two goals, even though the game had three goals.
Player Totals
This over/under betting type is mostly found in team sports and tennis.
E.g., you can bet on Anthony Edwards to score over 28.5 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the New Orleans Pelicans.
This means you need Edwards to score at least 29 points to win the bet, irrespective of the final result.
In tennis, you can bet on a player to win a total number of games depending on the maximum number of sets they can play.
Number of Rounds
This is found mostly in individual sports like tennis, boxing, and MMA. For example, in tennis, you can bet on the total number of sets they can play depending on the event.
In Grand Slam events, it’s always a maximum of five sets and a minimum of three in the men’s game, providing there’s no retirement.
However, outside the Grand Slam events, it is always a minimum of two sets and the best of three sets. In the women’s game, it’s always best of three sets at all events.
Meanwhile, in combat sports, you can also bet on the total number of rounds.
Over/Under Betting Tips
Research: Ensure you do your research on the team, player, and game you are betting on. For example, if Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are likely to be absent when Man City and Liverpool face each other, it may be better to avoid the over market.
History: It’s better to know the history of the head-to-head of the teams you are betting on. Find out if their matchup is always a cagey affair.
Totals: Although there are times you can bet on a particular team’s total, it is better to just bet on totals without rooting for/backing any team.
Does Housebets have the over/under betting market?
Yes, Housebets has this market in almost every sport. In sports like football (soccer), you also have the luxury of choosing the decimal or whole number threshold.
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