In baseball betting, "TT" stands for Team Total. It refers to the total number of runs a specific team is projected to score in a game, independent of their opponent's score.
How TT Betting Works
Sportsbooks set a line for a specific team's runs scored (e.g., Yankees TT Over 4.5 -115). Bettors then wager on whether that team will score:
- Over the Line: The team must score more runs than the specified number.
- Under the Line: The team must score fewer runs than the specified number.
The outcome is determined solely by that single team's offensive performance. The opposing team's score is irrelevant for the TT bet.
Meaning for Winners
Winning a TT Bet:
- A winning "Over" TT bet occurs when the team scores more runs than the sportsbook's line.
- A winning "Under" TT bet occurs when the team scores fewer runs than the sportsbook's line.
Key Points:
- Payout: Winning TT bets pay out based on the odds attached to the bet (e.g., -110, +150).
- Exact Line Outcome: If the team's runs scored exactly match the TT line, the bet is typically graded as a "push" (voided bet, stake returned). Ensure you understand the book's specific rules on pushes (some may offer fractional lines to prevent pushes).
- Isolation: A team can win or lose the actual game, but your TT bet only concerns their run output. Betting the Over on the losing team's TT can still win if they score enough runs.
- Game Total vs. Team Total: The Game Total (Over/Under) is the combined runs of both teams. TT focuses solely on one team's runs.
Understanding Team Totals is crucial for bettors analyzing matchups based on pitching strength, offensive form, ballpark factors, or weather conditions specific to one team's scoring potential.
