The term “Individual Total Over” refers to a type of total bet that predicts the performance of one of the opponents — a team or an individual athlete — in a single match. It indicates that this participant will score more points than the number set by the bookmaker.
This type of bet applies to head-to-head sporting events featuring two opponents (two teams or two players). It is most commonly used in football (soccer) and hockey betting markets.
Types of Individual Total Over Bets
Bookmakers usually offer two main types of Individual Total Over bets:
- Fractional Totals (e.g., 1.5; 2.5) — displayed as “Individual Total Over 1.5” or “Individual Total Over 2.5”.
- Whole Number Totals (e.g., 1; 2; 3) — displayed as “Individual Total Over 1”, “Individual Total Over 2”, or “Individual Total Over 3”.
Possible Outcomes for Individual Total Over
For Fractional Totals (e.g., 1.5; 2.5):
- Win: The player or team scores more goals (points, pucks) than the number specified in the bet.
- Loss: The player or team scores fewer goals (points, pucks) than the number indicated in the bet.
For Whole Number Totals (e.g., 1; 2; 3):
- Win: The team or athlete scores equal to or more than the number stated in the bet.
- Loss: The team or athlete scores fewer points than predicted or fails to win by the required margin.
- Refund: The bet is refunded if the team or player scores exactly the same number of goals (points, pucks) as specified in the bet line.
