Total (Over / Under)

A total (or over/under, O/U) is a bet on the combined final score of both teams. The book sets a number; you bet that the actual combined total will go OVER or UNDER it.

Like spreads, totals are usually priced -110 / -110 with the vig hidden in the price.

Half-point totals (218.5 instead of 218) prevent pushes. Whole-point totals can result in a push if the score lands exactly on the line.

NBA totals typically range 200-240. NFL totals 38-58. MLB totals 7-12 (lower because of pitching). Books offer multiple "alternate" totals at different prices — e.g., NBA O/U 220.5 at -110, but you can also take O/U 218.5 at -130 if you want a smaller line.

Totals are heavily affected by: - Weather (NFL, MLB) - Pace of play (NBA: high-pace teams produce more total points) - Injuries to key offensive players - Pitching matchups (MLB)

SportsBookISH ingests h2h, spreads, and totals from The Odds API simultaneously for every game event.