Understanding Sports Betting: Over/Under Betting

"Over/Under" is a common type of wager in sports betting. It involves a bet on whether the total points, runs, or goals scored by both teams in a game will be over or under a specified number.

Originating from the very straightforward concept of total scoring, the term "Over/Under" clearly defines the two potential outcomes of this type of bet. You either wager that the total score will be over or under the established line.

This type of betting is shared across various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. It has overlap with terms like 'Point Spread' (the predicted scoring difference between two teams) and 'Money Line' (betting on which team will win).

Example 1

A bettor might say, "I'm taking over tonight's game. Both teams have high-scoring offences."

Example 2

An author might write in a sports betting guide, "In Over/Under betting, you're not cheering for a particular team to win, but rather for both teams to score a lot or a little."

Example 3

A host might comment on a sports podcast: "The Over/Under for Sunday's game is set at 45.5, reflecting the expectation of a low-scoring game given the strong defences of both teams."