The term “Over 3” belongs to the category of Total Over bets. This market predicts that the combined total number of goals or points scored by both teams in a match will be more than three. The “Over 3” wager is commonly featured in betting lines for team sports such as football (soccer), hockey, futsal, and water polo. If exactly three goals are scored, the stake is refunded; if four or more, the bet wins.
When it’s profitable to place a “Total Over 3” bet
A “Over 3” wager is recommended in several scenarios:
- When a match features a clear favorite against an underdog;
- When the game takes place during a playoff stage of a tournament;
- When both teams tend to play offensively and have a high scoring rate.
Possible outcomes of “Total Over 3”
The “Over 3” bet can have three possible outcomes:
Win: The bet wins if both participants of the match together exceed the total threshold set by the selected market.
Loss: The bet loses if the two teams combined score no more than 2 points according to the chosen market.
Refund: A refund occurs if both teams together score exactly 3 points (goals, pucks, fouls, penalties, or warnings) as specified in the betting slip.
