Total (over/under)
Industry and product terms
Definition
A bet on whether the combined score will finish above or below a set number. Like the spread, it is designed to split the money roughly evenly.
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- Tennessee Sports Wagering Council glossary
Supports: Defines an over/under or total as a bet on whether the aggregate game score is over or under a stated number.
Remaining evidence gap: The source does not establish that totals are designed to split money roughly evenly.
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