The notation “Under 3” refers to a Total Under bet. This type of wager is placed on the combined total performance of both teams (or players) in a single sporting event. The “Under 3” market means that the competitors are expected to score fewer than three goals or points in total. If exactly three are scored, the stake is refunded (push). Bookmakers usually include this market in the main lines for football, hockey, and futsal, and in the additional lines for tennis matches.
Possible outcomes of “Total Under 3”
When placing a “Under 3” bet, the bettor can expect three possible outcomes (using a hockey match as an example):
Win: Counted by the bookmaker if the match between the two teams ends in a draw (with scores of 0:0 or 1:1) or if one of the opponents wins with a score of 1:0 or 2:0.
Loss: Counted by the bookmaker if the hockey teams score a combined total of at least four goals over three periods.
Refund: Issued by the bookmaker when the teams’ match ends in regulation time with scores of 3:0, 0:3, 2:1, or 1:2.
