Is there a strategy for betting 2ND half totals?

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just curious!

spovegas · Accepted Answer

&#xA;Typically it&#x27;s a math question. &#xA; &#xA;Take the full game total  divide by 2 and SUBTRACT 5pts for 1st half total and ADD 5pts for the 2nd half total.&#xA; &#xA;Example:  Game total is 140&#xA;1st half Total = 140/2 = 70 - 5 = 65pts&#xA;2nd half Total = 140/2 = 70 &#x2B; 5 = 75pts&#xA; &#xA;Now if you have a low scoring 1st half you will likely see a lower 2nd half number, as the books expect the same rate of play&#xA;I&#x27;ve seen 140 Game. 1st half scores 60 pts and 2nd half is listed at 72...thus an under bet would be applied.&#xA;If the 1st half of the game produced only 60 pts (on a 140 game) but the oddsmaker puts out a 75 for the 2nd half...You&#x27;d assume the books expect an uptick in play for the 2nd half....&#xA; &#xA;This is not end all be all...but worth following for a postive longterm

streetsense · Answer

just curious!

BarneysDad · Answer

Yes There is depending what the spread was and where they are after 1st half. There is more to it than i care to type but I find that teams down that are favored to start or a strong Dog usually covers the 2nd half. Here is a stat site that could help but always good to have a power rating on what the spread should be.

https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/opponent-2nd-half-points-per-game

https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/2nd-half-points-per-game

Steinway · Answer

if there are no great  anomalies such  shooting or fouls called i expect 10 more points scored in the 2nd half i look for value in the line according to this

Is there a strategy for betting 2ND half totals?

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