Betting on Total: Definition, Features and Strategies
The total in the bookmakers' list is the number of actions taken by a team or athlete over some time. The bookmaker considers the match in its entirety or a temporal segment - a half, a quarter, a period, a set.
The bookmaker indicates the market size in the listing, and customers decide the final result - more than the value set by the betting platform or less.
Total in football betting
Total is typical in football betting. It is often easier to predict over (O) or under (U) than the winner of the match. On the field, equal opponents often play favorites over a long distance regularly lose points against outsiders.
When teams that often score, prefer attacking football, you need to bet on the total over 2.5 or 3.5. Who wins doesn't matter. If teams play that act from defence, the match is important, you need to bet on U (2.5).
Even/Odd
The type of total 'Even/Odd' - betting on an even or odd number of goals scored, pucks thrown. The exact value of goals or points does not matter.
The advantage of betting - bookmakers offer high odds on even/odd - 1.90–2.00. The player has the opportunity to double the amount for 1 bet.
The disadvantage is that the probability of even/odd is hard to calculate based on pre-match analysis. If you do not use strategies, you need to bet at random.
Main Total Bet Strategies
Total bets are common in football.
Principles for choosing an over or under match:
- identify high-scoring and low-scoring tournaments;
- bet on the most and least offensive teams in championships;
- analyze results of recent matches;
- consider additional factors: tournament situation, weather conditions, motivation, absence of leaders due to injuries, disqualifications.
The bet choice depends on the combination of factors in the pre-match analysis.
| Over (2.5) | Under (2.5) |
|---|---|
| 1 of team ends over 60% of season games with Over (3.5). | The teams conceded less than 10 goals in the previous 5 games. |
| Betting odds from 1.40. | The rival's average productivity in the season is less than 1.5 goals scored per game. |
| Guests concede an average of more than 2 goals per away match. | The odds of winning each team are from 2.40. |
| Attack leaders are not playing or are in poor form. |
“Even/Odd on outsiders’ goal” in football
The tactic of the strategy:
- Choose a match where the favourite allows 1 goal per game and more; the outsiders score from 0.9 to 1.3 goals per match.
- Bet on the individual total score is odd for outsiders.
- Pick betting odds from 2.30.
To profit in the long run, it is enough to predict the outcomes of 44% of matches correctly.
“Catch-up” in basketball
The “Catch-up” strategy must be used to bet on even/odd by quarters.
The basis of the strategy is to increase the bet amount after a loss with the calculation that success will allow to recover the loss and remain profitable.
According to the strategy, you must bet on even or odd in the first quarter.
In case of failure, place a bet on a similar outcome in the second quarter. Continue to act until the bet plays.
If there are 4 losses in a row, continue the “Catch-up” in the next basketball match.
For the strategy, you need to calculate the amount of each bet by the formula: (X + Y) / (K - 1) = S, where:
- S – bet amount;
- X – expected win;
- Y – loss size;
- K – betting odds.
| Bet number | Odds | Result | Bet amount, NGN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.70 | Loss |
285 |
| 2 | 2.20 | 320 | |
| 3 | 1.89 | 792 | |
| 4 | 2.01 | 1 482 | |
| 5 | 2.10 | Win | — |
At the fifth bet, the user received 3,112 NGN, having previously lost 2,979 NGN. The gain is 133 NGN.
The strategy's advantage is that there is no need for pre-match analysis.
Disadvantages include a large initial bank, the risk of quickly reaching the maximum bet size the bookmaker sets, and losing funds.
Betting on Under (1.5) in the first half
Live game strategy is suitable for a match where:
- the odds for the visitors’ win and Under (2.5) are from 1.80 to 2.50;
- the visiting team on average, scores no more than 1.5 goals per match;
- in the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the teams played Under (2.5).
Game tactic:
- Follow the match live.
- If any team scores a goal before the 30th minute, bet on Under (1.5) in the first half.
- If the teams score after 30 minutes of the match, do not bet on Under (1.5) in the first half – quotes are low, there is a risk of losing in the long run.
After a goal is scored before the 30th minute, there is plenty of time left until the end of the half for a successful attack to repeat; the bookmaker offers high odds. But pre-match analysis showed that the probability of a goal is low.
Conclusion
All bookmakers accept total bets. There are many types in the description, each with its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages.
Total bets can be placed when it is difficult to determine the rivals' chances of winning.
Strategies for total bets help to increase the chances of success over the long haul: universal and for specific types of sports.
FAQ
The total in the bookmakers' list refers to the number of actions taken by a team or athlete over a certain period. The bookmaker considers either the entire match or a specific segment, such as a half or quarter, when indicating the market size in the listing.
In football betting, the Total is used to predict whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over (O) or under (U) a value set by the betting platform. It's often easier to predict than the winner of the match.
Even/Odd betting involves wagering on whether the total number of goals scored or pucks thrown will be an even or odd number. The exact value does not matter. The odds for even/odd betting are typically high, around 1.90–2.00.
Some main total bet strategies involve identifying high-scoring and low-scoring tournaments, betting on the most and least offensive teams, analyzing recent match results, and considering additional factors like weather conditions, motivation, and player availability.
This strategy involves choosing a match where the favorite allows at least one goal per game, and the outsiders score between 0.9 to 1.3 goals per match. You then bet on the individual total score being odd for outsiders, picking betting odds from 2.30.
The “Catch-up” strategy involves betting on even or odd outcomes by quarters. If a bet is lost, the amount is increased for the next quarter, continuing until a bet wins. The bet amount is calculated using a specific formula, considering the expected win, loss size, and betting odds.
This live game strategy is suitable for matches where the odds for the visitors’ win and Under (2.5) are from 1.80 to 2.50, and the visiting team scores no more than 1.5 goals per match on average. If a goal is scored before the 30th minute, you bet on Under (1.5) in the first half, taking advantage of the high odds offered by the bookmaker.
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