What “Total Frames” Means in Snooker Betting
Total Frames betting means you’re betting on the total number of frames that will be played in a snooker match — not who wins the match.
It’s a type of Over/Under bet — where the bookmaker sets a line (e.g. 15.5 frames), and you bet on whether the actual total number of frames will be:
- Over that number (more frames played), or
- Under that number (fewer frames played).
How Snooker Frames Work
A frame is one mini-game in snooker.
- Most professional matches are best of X frames, meaning the first player to win half +1 frames wins the match.
For example:
- Best of 11 frames → first to 6 wins.
- Best of 17 frames → first to 9 wins.
- Best of 19 frames → first to 10 wins.
So depending on how close the players are in skill, a match might end early (fewer frames) or go all the way to the final deciding frame (more frames).
Example of Total Frames Betting
Let’s use an example match:
Match:
Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump
(Best of 17 frames — first to 9 wins)
Betting Line:
Total Frames: 15.5
You have two options:
- Over 15.5 frames
- Under 15.5 frames
Scenario 1 — You bet Over 15.5
You win if the match has 16 or 17 frames played
(Examples: 9–7, 9–8 scorelines)
You lose if it ends in 15 or fewer frames
(Examples: 9–6, 9–5, etc.)
Scenario 2 — You bet Under 15.5
You win if the match ends in 15 or fewer frames
You lose if it goes to 16 or 17 frames
Another Example (Shorter Match)
Match: Neil Robertson vs Mark Selby
Format: Best of 11 frames (first to 6)
Line: Total Frames 9.5
- If final score is 6–4 or 6–5 → Over 9.5 wins
- If final score is 6–0 to 6–3 → Under 9.5 wins
Betting Tips for “Total Frames” in Snooker
1. Check the Match Format
Always know how many frames are possible.
A “best of 7” match can’t go beyond 7 frames — so an Over 6.5 bet means it must go to 4–3.
2. Analyze Player Styles
- Attacking / Fast players (e.g. O’Sullivan, Trump) often win or lose by clear margins → fewer frames (Under).
- Defensive / Tactical players (e.g. Selby, Murphy) often have tight matches → more frames (Over).
3. Head-to-Head Record
If both players often go the distance against each other, Over bets may have value.
4. Tournament Stage Matters
- Early rounds: mismatches → likely Under (one player dominates).
- Finals / Semifinals: evenly matched → likely Over (closer games).
5. In-Play Opportunity
If one player starts strong (say 3–0), you might get a higher “Over” line live — which could be good value if you expect a comeback.
Example Tip Summary
| Match Type | Total Frames Line | Best Bet Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of 7 (Short) | 5.5 | Under | Top player dominates easily |
| Best of 11 | 9.5 | Over | Evenly matched players |
| Best of 17 | 15.5 | Over | Long format, finals, tactical play |
| Best of 19 | 17.5 | Under | If one player is clearly superior |
Would you like me to show you how bookmakers calculate the odds for Total Frames (Over/Under) — e.g., how a line like “Over 15.5 @1.85” is set based on probabilities?