In Esports sports betting, “Total Maps” refers to a popular over/under market where you bet on the total number of maps (or games) played in a match.
What Are “Maps” in Esports?
A “map” is a single game or round within a larger match. The number of maps varies depending on the game and the match format:
- Best-of-3 (Bo3): First to win 2 maps
- Best-of-5 (Bo5): First to win 3 maps
- Best-of-1 (Bo1): Only 1 map played
How Total Maps Betting Works
You are predicting how many maps will be played in total, regardless of who wins.
Common Total Maps Lines:
- Over/Under 2.5 Maps (Bo3)
- Over 2.5 → Match goes to all 3 maps
- Under 2.5 → Match ends in 2 maps (2–0)
- Over/Under 3.5 Maps (Bo5)
- Over 3.5 → At least 4 maps are played
- Under 3.5 → Match ends in 3–0 sweep
Example (Bo3 Format):
Team A vs Team B
Market: Total Maps – Over/Under 2.5
- Final Score: 2–0 → Total maps = 2 → Bet on Under 2.5 wins
- Final Score: 2–1 → Total maps = 3 → Bet on Over 2.5 wins
Tips:
- Research team performance: If both teams are strong, Over is more likely.
- If one team is dominant, Under is more likely.
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