What is a Triple Double? Triple Double Explained in 2 minutes
David Genge Last Verified
20/04/2026
What is a Triple-Double?
A triple-double is a term most commonly used in basketball to describe a statistical achievement in which a player gains a "double" digit total in "three" categories. The categories most commonly achieved in a triple-double are points, assists, and rebounds, but can include blocks or steals.
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How is a Triple-Double used in Betting?
Most basketball bookmakers will allow you to place a bet wagering on which player or players will achieve a triple-double over the course of a single game. In order to win that bet, the player must achieve double digits in at least three of the five categories listed above.
For instance, a player who finished a game with 24 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds would have a triple-double, while a player with 31 points, 13 assists, and 8 blocks would not.
Triple-doubles are not uncommon in basketball, but choosing which player will achieve one on a certain night can be tricky. It's best to do research into the teams, players and matchups before you place your bet. A great place to do that research is within our basketball betting strategies page.
Did you know?
In the 2016/17 NBA season, Oklahoma Thunder Point Guard, Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double over the course of the entire season?! He was the first player to achieve this feat since Oscar Robertson did so in 1961/62. Since then, Westbrook went on to average triple-doubles across the season three more times. He and Robinson are the only two players to ever do so.
