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Rugby

Rugby offers three basic types of betting: the moneyline, the point spread, and the over/under. The moneyline is the most commonly used type of bet by novice players as it simply involves betting on which team will win the match. However, when there is a significant difference in skill between two teams in a rugby match, the point spread is used to offset the subjective ability difference. The point spread, also known as the "spread," is favored by more experienced bettors. It balances the chances of both teams winning and provides higher betting value. It is often used as a reference point for relative opportunities in the game. In addition, in over/under betting, players wager on the total score accumulated by both teams in a match. Players have to guess whether the total score will be over or under the given value, and this type of bet is often referred to as the "over/under" or "totals" bet.