Middle Odds Calculator
Identify overlapping lines where both wagers can win and compute the stake on each side.
How to Use This Calculator
- Input your stake and odds for Bet 1 (for instance, Over 2.5 goals at 1.90)
- Input the odds for Bet 2, the opposing position (for instance, Under 3.5 goals at 1.90)
- Read the recommended Bet 2 stake calibrated to equalize outcomes
- Review the profit computed for each scenario: only Bet 1 wins, only Bet 2 wins, or both win (the middle)
Formula
Bet 2 Stake = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) / Bet 2 Odds
Total Investment = Bet 1 Stake + Bet 2 Stake
Profit if Bet 1 Wins = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) - Total Investment
Profit if Bet 2 Wins = (Bet 2 Stake × Bet 2 Odds) - Total Investment
Profit if Both Win = (Bet 1 Stake × Bet 1 Odds) + (Bet 2 Stake × Bet 2 Odds) - Total Investment
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a middle bet defined?
A middle bet arises when you stake two opposing positions on the same event such that a band of results causes both positions to win. For example, backing Over 2.5 goals at one bookmaker and Under 3.5 goals at another — land exactly 3 goals and both bets settle as winners.
What does the middle calculator compute?
It derives the optimal stake on the second bet so you break even (or incur a minimal loss) when only one position wins, while securing a large profit if the middle lands and both positions settle as winners simultaneously.
Are middling and hedging equivalent?
They are related but distinct. Hedging locks in a profit across every outcome. Middling targets a break-even or marginal loss on most outcomes, with the upside of a large profit if the result falls inside the ‘middle’ band where both bets win.
Which markets suit middle bets best?
Spread/handicap markets and totals (over/under) are the most frequent middling targets. Track line movements that let you secure opposing sides of a game at overlapping numbers, such as Over 2.5 and Under 3.5, or Team -3 and Team +4.