The term “Over 3.5” is commonly featured in betting lines for team sports such as football (soccer), hockey, futsal, and water polo. This type of wager is based on the combined total outcome of both teams in a match — for example, the total number of goals, pucks, points, or penalties scored. The “Over 3.5” market means that the two teams are expected to score at least four goals or points in total for the bet to win.
Possible outcomes of “Total Over 3.5”
When placing a “Over 3.5” bet, the player can expect the following possible outcomes:
Win: The bet wins if the match participants score more than 3 points in total.
Loss: The bet loses if both teams combined score fewer than 4 points.
Refund: Since this is a fractional total, refunds are not provided. An exception applies only if the sporting event is officially canceled — in that case, the bookmaker will refund the stake.
