Definition of 1st Half Home Team Total

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What does the term "1st half home team total" mean in the world of sports betting? What does the term "1st half home team total" mean?

The "1st half home team total" line is commonly used in football and basketball betting.

With this line, you are simply betting on if the first half total of the home team is above or below a certain amount.

For instance, let's say that the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing on the road against the Denver Nuggets.

The 1st half total for the Denver Nuggets is 62 1/2 points, and the "1st half home team total" line looks like this:

Over 62.5 Points, -115
Under 62.5 Points, +110

As you can see, the Over is a slight favorite, as you would need a bet of $115 in order to have a chance at a $100 profit.

The Under, on the other hand, is a slight underdog, as a $100 wager on this line would yield a total profit of $110.

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With this line, the only number that matters is how many points the home team scores in the first half. The total points of the opponent is irrelevant.