The designation “Total Over 0.5 (TO 0.5)” is a popular variation of the Total Over bet. It predicts that in the upcoming match, at least one of the opponents will score one point — for example, in football or hockey, one of the teams must open the scoring. The “Total Over 0.5” market most commonly appears in the main betting lines for sporting events.
Possible outcomes of “Total Over 0.5”
When placing a “TO 0.5” bet, the bettor may encounter one of the following outcomes:
Win: The bet wins if the match ends with a non-zero result — for example, 1–0, 2–0, 1–1, or any other score in which at least one goal, puck, or relevant point is recorded.
Loss: The bet loses if the match ends in a goalless draw (0–0) or if no qualifying points (goals, pucks, etc.) are recorded according to the bookmaker’s conditions.
Refund: A refund occurs only if the sporting event is officially declared void or canceled.
