{"id":388,"date":"2023-06-21T00:19:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T21:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/?p=388"},"modified":"2024-02-14T15:13:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:13:00","slug":"over-under","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/","title":{"rendered":"Over\/Under (Total) Sports Betting Explained in Simple Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a bit unsure about the term \u201cover\/under\u201d? Is it the same as \u201ctotal betting\u201d? What is the <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;under 2.5 meaning&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">under 2.5 meaning?<\/span> Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to help, providing you with the best of sports betting guides, packed with everything you need to know about totals betting rules. This type of betting line is simple to get your head around and can give you a high payout if used wisely.<br \/>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=over-under\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Join Parimatch \u2013 Get a Huge Bonus<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<p>This handy blueprint to over\/under sports betting will run you through the meaning of this type of wager and how to place under\/over bets on the best sportsbook Parimatch. We will give you an array of tips and strategies that help you to get a deep understanding of the power of over-under stakes and how best to place them. This guide will also answer the frequently asked questions about over and under betting, so everything is clear in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Now, take a look at the real-life examples of over\/under bets on the gambling site Parimatch and use this guide to get started with betting for entertainment purposes or for real money!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de643084a81\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#OverUnder_Betting_Explained_with_Examples\" title=\"Over\/Under Betting Explained with Examples\">Over\/Under Betting Explained with Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#OU_Betting_in_Soccer\" title=\"O\/U Betting in Soccer\">O\/U Betting in Soccer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#Over-Under_Betting_in_Basketball\" title=\"Over-Under Betting in Basketball\">Over-Under Betting in Basketball<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#Which_Sports_Have_OverUnder_Betting_Available_on_Parimatch\" title=\"Which Sports Have Over\/Under Betting Available on Parimatch?\">Which Sports Have Over\/Under Betting Available on Parimatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#How_to_Place_OverUnder_Bets_on_Parimatch\" title=\"How to Place Over\/Under Bets on Parimatch\">How to Place Over\/Under Bets on Parimatch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#What_if_the_Set_Total_is_a_Whole_Number\" title=\"What if the Set Total is a Whole Number?\">What if the Set Total is a Whole Number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#Does_Overtime_Affect_OverUnder_Bet_Totals\" title=\"Does Overtime Affect Over\/Under Bet Totals?\">Does Overtime Affect Over\/Under Bet Totals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#The_Benefits_of_OverUnder_Stakes\" title=\"The Benefits of Over\/Under Stakes\">The Benefits of Over\/Under Stakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#What_Are_the_Other_Bet_Types_on_Parimatch\" title=\"What Are the Other Bet Types on Parimatch?\">What Are the Other Bet Types on Parimatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#Totals_Bet_Summary\" title=\"Totals Bet Summary\">Totals Bet Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#What_is_the_over-under_total\" title=\"What is the over-under total?\">What is the over-under total?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#Is_it_better_to_bet_under_or_over\" title=\"Is it better to bet under or over?\">Is it better to bet under or over?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#How_do_over-under_bets_work\" title=\"How do over-under bets work?\">How do over-under bets work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/#What_is_total_even_in_betting\" title=\"What is total even in betting?\">What is total even in betting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Totals_Bet_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Totals Bet Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might have seen the following questions pop up on various betting forums: &#8220;<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;over 2.5 means&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">over 2.5 means,<\/span>&#8221; &#8220;<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;over 0.5 goals meaning&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">over 0.5 goals meaning<\/span>,&#8221; &#8220;<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;under 1.5 meaning&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">under 1.5 meaning<\/span>,&#8221; &#8220;<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;under 0.5 goals meaning&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">under 0.5 goals meaning<\/span>,&#8221; etc. We will try our best to answer those questions in this section. Over\/under (O\/U) sports betting is sometimes referred to as total bets. The reason for this is that O\/U betting is based on the final score in the match. When we talk about the total, we\u2019re referring to the total number of points or goals in a match. This means the number of total points scored by both teams is added together. So if Chelsea plays Leicester City and Chelsea scores one goal and Leicester City scores two, the combined score of both teams would be three goals (1+2=3).<\/p>\n<p>When placing over-under stakes, you are betting over or under a certain total. In this sense, the bookmaker places odds on the sportsbook against each possible total outcome and you bet whether the overall score will be over or under these set totals.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of total odds for a football game within the <em>Tanzania Premier League<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=over-under\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3581\" src=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Total-bet-on-Parimatch-Tanzania.png\" alt=\"TPL Totals Betting on Parimatch\" width=\"380\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Total-bet-on-Parimatch-Tanzania.png 822w, https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Total-bet-on-Parimatch-Tanzania-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Total-bet-on-Parimatch-Tanzania-620x400.png 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just a small note. As you may notice, the totals are set as .5, such as 1.5 or 2.5 goals or points. While it is, of course, impossible to get half a goal or point, this is to avoid confusion. For example, if the bookmaker set the points scored at whole numbers on the sportsbook, such as 2, and the overall total was 2, would it be over or under 2? To avoid this confusion, the bookmaker would list the total as half points, like 1.5 and 2.5.<\/p>\n<p>When you place an O\/U bet, you are not betting on a particular score but on a range (unless you bet under 0.5, which would be zero goals). For example, if you wagered that the overall total will be under 2.5, you are at stake that the overall total number of goals could be zero, one, or two. Conversely, if you bet over 2.5, you are wagering that there will be three, four, five, six, seven, eight, etc, goals.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to place total bets, you can also place bets on the half-time score instead of the full-time match. A little harder to predict, you can place bets on what the number of points scored by both teams will be in the first half and the second half independently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OverUnder_Betting_Explained_with_Examples\"><\/span>Over\/Under Betting Explained with Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s sometimes easier to get your head around over and under betting when seeing it in action. Here are a couple of examples of totals betting using soccer and basketball.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OU_Betting_in_Soccer\"><\/span>O\/U Betting in Soccer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take this sample below of <em>West Ham<\/em> versus <em>Liverpool<\/em>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 720px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Over<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Under<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>0.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.02<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.18<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.36<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As you can see, the odds for under a half point are 14.00. This would mean that if no goals were scored in the match, the odds would be 14.00. If you placed 10,000 TZS on zero goals being scored in this match, you would get bet payouts of 130,000 TZS (plus your 10,000 TZS stake). The odds are high because this is highly unlikely, as Liverpool is far better than West Ham, so fans would expect at least one goal.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the odds for more points than 0.5 are extremely low. This is because this stake predicts that any number of goals will be scored above zero, which is highly likely to happen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/en\/football\/prematch\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=football_prematch&amp;utm_campaign=over-under\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Over-Under Betting in Football<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over-Under_Betting_in_Basketball\"><\/span>Over-Under Betting in Basketball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Basketball is a very fast-paced game with a lot of points scored. Players can score 1 point from a free throw, two points from inside the three-point line, and three points if they score from beyond the three-point line. As the game is so fast, teams tend to score at least 100 points during an NBA game. This is why the bookmaker often starts over\/under wager quite high at over 200 points. Remember that the over\/under bet is on the total score, so this would be at least 100 points per team.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at this upcoming NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 720px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total points<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Over<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Under<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>202.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.43<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>203.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.48<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>204.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.53<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>205.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.59<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As you can see, the bookmaker has started over-under at 202.5 points. It is more likely that more than 202.5 points will be scored during this match, as the payout odds for under 202.5 are 2.60, while the odds over 202.5 points are 1.43.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Sports_Have_OverUnder_Betting_Available_on_Parimatch\"><\/span>Which Sports Have Over\/Under Betting Available on Parimatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at the best sportsbook Parimatch, we pride ourselves on having the most outstanding range of online betting options in Africa. We not only believe that our customers should be able to wager on all different kinds of betting strategies, but we also want to ensure that we\u2019re offering a wealth of betting opportunities on a whole plethora of outdoor sports. Fancy placing a total bet on the NBA? Fancy an over\/under wager on the NFL game, college football, or UEFA Cup? Perhaps you\u2019d like to place an O\/U stake in the NHL? Parimatch has a whole catalog of over\/under bets available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.onelink.me\/lTl0\/TZ\">online betting application<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to final score stakes, you will be seriously amazed at what we have on offer. Firstly, we like to cater to all kinds of gameplay. This is why we offer over\/under options for pre-match, live, and virtual sports betting.<\/p>\n<p>In our pre-match betting category, our users can enjoy placing pre-match over\/under bets on football, NBA, volleyball, ice hockey, and most other sports.<\/p>\n<p>In our live section, we offer live over-under bets on games and matches taking place at that very moment. Catch the game you are interested in and make live total bets in all the featured sports.<\/p>\n<p>If you like to bet on <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-bet-on-virtual-sport-on-parimatch-co-tz\/\">virtual sports<\/a>, we also have a bunch of over\/under betting options on this section of our site. Click on the \u201cVirtual\u201d tab on your screen, and you can choose to place O\/U bets on the Virtual Football Nations Cup, the Virtual Football World Cup, the Virtual Football League, the Virtual NBA League, and more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/en\/cybersport\/prematch\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=esports_prematch&amp;utm_campaign=over-under\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Hit Winning Esport Bets<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Interestingly, depending on the sport, you can bet different kinds of totals. Most often, total points stakes refer to the number of points scored in a whole match or in each half. However, on the Parimatch betting app, you can bet on other kinds of totals as well. For example, in a soccer match, you can bet on total corners and total bookings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Place_OverUnder_Bets_on_Parimatch\"><\/span>How to Place Over\/Under Bets on Parimatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking to place an over\/under stake on one of the top sportsbooks, Parimatch? Never fear! It\u2019s super easy to get to grips with. Simply sign up for an account using the dedicated button on the screen. Follow the simple instructions to <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/parimatch-registration-how-to-register-an-account-in-the-sports-betting-company-online\/\">register<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/parimatch-how-to-make-a-first-deposit-on-the-best-betting-site-online-in-tanzania\/\">deposit funds<\/a>, and you will be well on your way to total betting on Parimatch.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick guide to placing over\/under stakes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pick &#8220;Sports&#8221; (&#8220;Upcoming&#8221;), &#8220;Live&#8221;, or &#8220;Virtual&#8221; on the website or in the app;<\/li>\n<li>Push the button \u201cSports\u201d (\u201cUpcoming\u201d), \u201cLive\u201d;<\/li>\n<li>Click on the country;<\/li>\n<li>Choose the tournament or league;<\/li>\n<li>Find the game;<\/li>\n<li>Click on the over\/under bet you would like to place;<\/li>\n<li>Head to the betslip to finalize your bet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_the_Set_Total_is_a_Whole_Number\"><\/span>What if the Set Total is a Whole Number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we noted before, you will rarely see the set total as a whole number. The sportsbooks will always make the set total .5 of a whole number. Why is this? This is because you don\u2019t want any confusion about whether your stake was over or under.<\/p>\n<p>Take the example of <em>Watford<\/em> versus <em>Everton<\/em> in the Premier League:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 720px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Over<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Under<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>0.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.06<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Imagine that you would like to place an over-under bet on the total score of this game. You think that the overall exact number of goals will be one or two goals. You could bet that the score would be over 0.5 or under 1.5 if you think it will be one. If you\u2019re not sure and you think it could be fewer points, you will either bet over 0.5 or under 2.5. In both of these scenarios, a set total of one or two goals would win. However, if you want to bet on the highest odds, you would bet on under 2.5 because the odds are 1.81, as opposed to over 0.5, where the odds are 1.06.<\/p>\n<p>So, say you place a money bet for 10,000 TZS on under 2.5 goals in total at full-time. This means that if the set total is zero, one, or two, you will achieve.<\/p>\n<p>In both of these situations, we know that one goal is more than 0.5, and we know that two goals are less than 2.5. If we were wagered on whole numbers, however, it would be much more confusing. Imagine that instead of 0.5 and 2.5, we could bet over and under 1 and 3 goals. Now picture that you think two goals will be scored, so you bet on \u201cunder 3\u201d goals. If there are two goals overall, there is no problem. However, if there are three goals in the match, do you gain or lose the stake? Would three total goals be under 3 or included in 3?<\/p>\n<p>To avoid this confusion, the bookmaker adds .5 to each whole number. If you\u2019re betting that the goals will be under 3.5, you know for certain whether the whole number sits above or below that figure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Overtime_Affect_OverUnder_Bet_Totals\"><\/span>Does Overtime Affect Over\/Under Bet Totals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most sports, overtime is not included in the set total for over\/under betting. This means that if a goal is scored in overtime during a soccer match, this goal is not counted in the set total and therefore does not affect your bet. At Parimatch, we label any bets where overtime is included. This is usually dependent on the sport.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate, take this upcoming match between <em>Club Brugge<\/em> and <em>Manchester United<\/em>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 720px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Over<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Under<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>0.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.06<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Imagine you were to place a popular bet that there would be fewer than three goals scored in the entire match. You place a stake with a money amount of 20,000 TZS on under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.32.<\/p>\n<p>When the match reaches 90 minutes, the number of goals is totted up, and three goals have been scored in the entire game. Now imagine that there are 7 minutes of extra time, and Club Brugge scores an extra goal. If this extra goal is counted in the overtime period, you would lose the bet. Luckily, on one of the top sportsbooks, Parimatch, we don\u2019t take into account how many points are scored in soccer during overtime. This would make the set total 3, and you would win 6,400 TZS profit (the most part is your 20,000 TZS stake).<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that on some occasions, our betting platform does take into account overtime. In these situations, the website and app will always make it clear. For example, NBA under\/over stakes might take overtime into account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_OverUnder_Stakes\"><\/span>The Benefits of Over\/Under Stakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over\/under sports betting is a great strategy when you are struggling to make a prediction on the final score of the game, and here is why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t need to pick a winner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure who the winner of a game will be because they are evenly matched sides, over\/under stakes is a great option. If you have two evenly matched, heavily defensive sides, you can make under bets as the game is likely to be low-scoring. If you have two evenly matched, very offensive teams who lack on defense, you can bet high on overs. In both scenarios, you don\u2019t need to pick a winner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t need to pick exact points<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With total bets, you have a range of scores that could win (unless you pick under 0.5). This is especially true if you pick over bets on games that are likely to be high scoring. Just like the game with Manchester United and Tranmere Rovers that ended in 6-0 to Man U, if you had bet over 3.5, you would have won if they had scored 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc goals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>There is no draw in the equation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the difficulties with 1X2 stakes is that the draw scenario makes it difficult to place an accurate stake. Because over\/under betting doesn\u2019t require you to pick a winner on either side or a draw, this is taken out of the situation. That makes it much easier to place a stake. For example, with two evenly matched sides, if you were to be under 2.5, you would win if the match was 1-0, 2-0, 0-2, or 0-1, but you would also win if it was 0-0 or 1-1.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>There are many ways to bet on over\/under<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over\/under bets don\u2019t have to be solely on the whole game. They could be on halves or a game or on each team\u2019s performance. Equally, however, over-under bets could be placed on other variables, such as yellow cards or fouls. If you are betting on a soccer game with a team or player who has received a high number of yellow cards, you can bet overs on this.<\/p>\n<p>What is more, there are many strategies to win your total bets. We&#8217;ve compiled a special <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/over-under-betting-tips-and-strategies\">guide on over\/under betting strategies<\/a> to help you figure out the best tactics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Other_Bet_Types_on_Parimatch\"><\/span>What Are the Other Bet Types on Parimatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bet types (also known as bet markets) are kinds of wagers you can place on sports events. On Parimatch, we\u2019ve got a wide variety of bet types so that you could pick those you find most interesting and can give you more money:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/what-is-the-moneyline-in-sports-betting\/\">Winner (moneyline)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/1x2-betting\/\">Three-way (1&#215;2)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/what-is-double-chance-betting-explained\/\">Double chance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/what-is-handicap-betting-explained\/\">Handicap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/asian-handicap\/\">Asian handicap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/goals-odd-even\/\">Odd\/even goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/correct-score-betting\/\">Correct score<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/both-teams-to-score\/\">Both teams to score<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/draw-betting\/\">Draw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/draw-no-bet\/\">No draw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/en\/half-time-full-time-betting-strategy-explained\/\">Half-time\/full-time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Totals_Bet_Summary\"><\/span>Totals Bet Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over-under or total is a great way to give yourself some leeway when wagering on sports. Decide whether a game will be high or low scoring, and then you can wager either under or over a certain number of goals. If you\u2019re not interested in goals, you can wager against the number of corners, fouls, red cards, and many other aspects of a variety of sports on best of sportsbooks Parimatch.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in placing the same bets, log on to our simple-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.onelink.me\/lTl0\/TZ\">sports betting app<\/a> or proceed to our <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/\">website<\/a> now and enjoy total betting on soccer, ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, and other sports and get even money. We have a range of options that allow our users to place over-under bets on live and virtual sports, as well as place bets before the match.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=over-under\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Join Parimatch Now<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_over-under_total\"><\/span>What is the over-under total?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An over-under total in betting is when you place a bet on a game\u2019s total number of points. During an over-under total betting, you are not predicting the exact amount. Instead, you are predicting that the goals, runs scores, or combined points will go over or under a predetermined amount.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_bet_under_or_over\"><\/span>Is it better to bet under or over?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not to bet under or over depends on your preferences. Some gamblers like to bet overs as they find it more fun, engaging, and adrenaline-pumping to cheer on for higher points. People with knowledge of the game also tend to bet overs as they opt for a team with a reputation for great offensive and excellent scoring patterns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_over-under_bets_work\"><\/span>How do over-under bets work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, a prediction site, like Parimatch, predicts a number for the statistics of the game. 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