Definition of Total Points (Bands)

What does the term "total points (bands)" mean in the world of sports betting? What is meant by a "total points (Bands)" line?

With the total points (bands) line, you are betting on a specific range of points that will be scored during a sports contest.

The total points (bands) line is especially popular when it comes to betting on the NFL.

For instance, a total points (bands) line might look like this:

0-20 Points, 61.00
21-30 Points, 21.00
31-40 Points, 8.00
41-50 Points, 4.50
51-60 Points, 3.50
61-70 Points, 4.50
71+ Points, 3.80

So, let's say that you believe that this contest will be a very low-scoring affair.

You decide to put $100 down on the 0-20 Points line.

If the two teams in this contest end up scoring 20 points or less combined, you would walk away with a massive $6,000 in total profits.