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_17968282_1 ( points VARCHAR, team VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Name the total number of points for newell's old boys

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(points) FROM table_17968282_1 WHERE team = "Newell's Old Boys"