”Over 145.5” in Basketball Sports Betting – Explained with Examples + Betting Tips

What Does “Over 145.5” Mean in Basketball Betting?

When you bet on Over 145.5, you are predicting that the total combined points scored by both teams in the basketball game will be more than 145.5 points.

• If the total points = 146 or more,  Your bet wins.
• If the total points = 145 or less,  Your bet loses.

There is no draw in Over/Under bets — it’s only win or lose, because of the .5 (half-point).

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Example Game

NBA Example:

• Match: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Betting Line: Over/Under 145.5 total points

You place a bet on Over 145.5.

Example Outcomes:

Final Score	Total Points	Result for Over 145.5
Warriors 110 – Lakers 105	215	Win
Warriors 80 – Lakers 75	155	Win
Warriors 72 – Lakers 70	142	Lose
Warriors 74 – Lakers 71	145	Lose

You win only if both teams combine for 146 points or more.

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College Basketball Example (NCAA)

Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

• Line: Over/Under 145.5

If the final score is:

• Duke 78 – North Carolina 73 → Total = 151 →  Over Wins
• Duke 70 – North Carolina 74 → Total = 144 → Over Loses

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Betting Tips for Over 145.5

1. Check Team Styles:
   • Fast-paced teams (like Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers) often produce high-scoring games → good for Over bets.
   • Defensive teams (like Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers) → often low-scoring → risky for Over bets.
2. Look at Recent Form:
   • If both teams have averaged 75+ points per game recently, an Over 145.5 bet is promising.
3. Player Availability:
   • Star scorers (e.g., Stephen Curry, LeBron James) missing games can lower total points — reconsider Over if that happens.
4. Game Location:
   • Some home courts are known for high tempo and high scoring (like Denver Nuggets home games due to altitude).
5. Check Overtime Potential:
   • Overtime counts toward the total! Games between closely matched teams have a higher chance of going Over due to extra scoring time.
6. Watch Line Movement:
   • If the total moves from 145.5 to 147.5 before tipoff, it means bettors expect a high-scoring game — you might still catch value if the pace supports it.

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Example Betting Scenario

• You stake $100 on Over 145.5 in a match:
  Lakers vs. Kings, final score 118–112 → total = 230 points
   You win.
  If odds were 1.90, your profit = $90.

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Quick Summary

Term	Meaning
Over 145.5	You win if total points ≥ 146
Under 145.5	You win if total points ≤ 145
Applies To	Both teams’ combined score
Best Used For	Fast-paced, offensive teams

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