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By Allen Moody, About.com

Definition: In the sports gambling world, "total" is a betting opportunity that is won or lost depending upon the combined score of both teams in a contest. The bettor is not interested in who wins the game, only the final score.
Also Known As: Over/Under
Examples: Marv bet the basketball game to go under the total of 205.

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