Editing Over–under (section)

== Initial cost ==
The goal of the betting company is to get the same amount of bets on both sides of the overtime game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What Does Over/Under Mean in Betting?|url=https://www.techopedia.com/gambling-guides/what-does-over-under-mean-in-betting|access-date=2024-08-14|work=www.techopedia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=What Are Over/Under Bets in Sports Betting?|url=https://www.wsn.com/betting-guide/over-under-betting/|access-date=2024-08-14|work=www.wsn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How Does Over Under Betting Work? A Comprehensive Guide|url=https://www.tffn.net/how-does-over-under-betting-work/|access-date=2024-08-14|work=www.tffn.net}}</ref> In theory, this means that the manager can set a zero value and adjust it later based on the number of incoming bets and/or factors that may affect the outcome of the game. In practice, the initial value is based on both quantitative indicators (e.g., loss records, average points per game, etc.) and unofficial information (e.g., press reports, player injuries, etc.).<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Does Sports Betting Work: Placing Your First Bet|url=https://playtoday.co/blog/how-does-sports-betting-work/|access-date=2024-08-14|work=playtoday.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=What Does a Profitable Betting Strategy Look Like? Monte Carlo Simulations of Sports Betting Histories|url=https://www.tradematesports.com/blog/what-does-profitable-betting-strategy-look-like-monte-carlo-simulation|access-date=2024-08-14|work=www.tradematesports.com}}</ref>