Home Total (Incl OT) Over 88.5 In Basketball Sports Betting Explained

Home Total (Incl OT) Over 88.5 is a basketball betting market where you predict that the home team will score 89 points or more, including any points scored in overtime (OT).

This bet focuses only on the home team’s total points, not the final match winner.

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What Does “Home Total (Incl OT) Over 88.5” Mean?

• Home Total = Total points scored by the home team only.
• Over 88.5 = The home team must score at least 89 points.
• Incl OT = Overtime points are included in the final count.

The “.5” removes the possibility of a draw or refund.

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Example 1 – Bet Wins

Match:
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns

Bet: Lakers Home Total Over 88.5

Final Score:
Lakers 96 – 91 Suns

• Lakers scored 96 points
• 96 is above 88.5

Result: WIN

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Example 2 – Bet Loses

Match:
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Bet: Celtics Home Total Over 88.5

Final Score:
Celtics 84 – 79 Heat

• Celtics scored only 84 points
• 84 is below 88.5

Result: LOST

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Example 3 – Overtime Helps the Bet Win

Match:
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets

End of Regular Time:
Warriors 85 – 85 Nuggets

After Overtime:
Warriors 92 – 90 Nuggets

• Warriors finished with 92 points
• Overtime points count because it says “Incl OT”

Result: WIN

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When To Bet Home Team Over 88.5

This market is usually good when:

• The home team has strong attacking players
• They average high points at home
• The opponent has weak defense
• Recent matches regularly finish with high scores
• Key scorers are available and injury-free

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Betting Tips For Home Total Over 88.5

1. Check Team Average Points

Look at how many points the home team scores on average in recent games.

If they regularly score:

• 90+
• 95+
• 100+

then Over 88.5 may be a strong option.

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2. Analyze Home Form

Some basketball teams perform much better at home due to crowd support and familiarity with the court.

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3. Study Opponent Defense

Avoid this market against teams with very strong defensive records.

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4. Watch Injury News

If star scorers are missing, the home team may struggle to reach 89 points.

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5. Consider Match Tempo

Fast-paced games usually produce more scoring opportunities.

Teams that play quick basketball often help Over markets land easily.

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Advantages Of This Bet

• You only focus on one team
• Overtime can help your bet
• Easier than predicting the exact winner
• Great for high-scoring basketball leagues

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Risks Of This Bet

• Defensive games can ruin scoring chances
• Blowout games may slow scoring late on
• Injuries during the game can affect points output

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Best Basketball Leagues For This Market

Popular leagues for Home Total Over bets include:

• National Basketball Association
• EuroLeague
• Basketball Bundesliga
• Liga ACB

These leagues often produce high-scoring games.

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Conclusion

Home Total (Incl OT) Over 88.5 means the home team must score 89 or more points, including overtime points if the game goes beyond regular time.

It is a popular basketball betting option for bettors who expect strong offensive performances from the home side without needing to predict the match winner.