Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17862135_3 (total_points VARCHAR, average VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What are the total points for the team that averages 17.8?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT total_points FROM table_17862135_3 WHERE average = "17.8"