Total Points betting is the most popular ‘side’ market in NRL betting but it is one that is played stronger by sharp punters and weaker by Joe Average. It is a simple enough market to understand – will the total combined points of the two sides go over or under the assigned total – but one that really separates winning punters from losing punters.
There are certain keys to understanding totals betting that will give any punter an advantage if they take these factors into account.