Definition of Total Tackles and Assisted Tackles

What does the term "total tackles and assisted tackles" mean in the world of football betting? What is meant by the term "total tackles and assisted tackles"?

Do you follow defenses closely?

If so, the "total tackles and assisted tackles" prop bet is for you.

With this line, you are simply betting on whether a defensive player will go above or below their "tackles and assisted tackles" total.

For instance, let's say that the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football.

The Myles Jack over/under total tackles and assists line looks like this:

Over 7.5 Tackles and Assists, -110
Under 7.5 Tackles and Assists, -110

If you think that the game script will result in Jack getting plenty of tackles and assisted tackles, you'd want to take the over.

If you think that the Steelers defense won't be on the field very much, you'd probably want to take the under.

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One note:

These lines often offer exceptional value for people that keep track of defenses, as the sportsbooks aren't following these lines too closely.

This spells opportunity for bettors, as you can often find some very strong lines.