Odds Format
Original Stake ($)
Original Odds
Hedge Odds
Results
Enter original stake and both odds to see results.
What Is It?
Hedging is the practice of placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to guarantee a profit (or minimize a loss) regardless of the result. The Hedge Calculator determines exactly how much to stake on the hedge bet so that both outcomes yield the same profit.
This is commonly used when you’ve placed a futures bet (e.g., a team to win a tournament) and that team reaches the final. You can now hedge by betting on the opponent, locking in a guaranteed profit regardless of who wins.
The calculator supports Decimal, Fractional, and American odds formats for maximum flexibility when comparing odds across different bookmakers and regions.
How to Use
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Select odds format
Decimal, Fractional, or American.
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Enter your original stake
The amount you placed on your initial bet.
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Enter original odds
The odds of your first bet.
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Enter hedge odds
The current odds available for the opposite outcome.
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Read results
The calculator shows the exact hedge stake, total investment, and guaranteed profit for both outcomes.
Formulas & Data Sources
Original Payout = Original Stake x Original Odds
Hedge Stake = Original Payout / Hedge Odds
Total Investment = Original Stake + Hedge Stake
Profit if Original Wins = Original Payout – Total Investment
Profit if Hedge Wins = (Hedge Stake x Hedge Odds) – Total Investment
For equal profit on both sides: Hedge Stake = Original Payout / Hedge Odds.
No external data. You supply the odds from your bookmaker(s).
Real-World Scenarios
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Futures bet hedge
BeginnerYou bet $50 on Team A to win the championship at 10.00 (potential payout: $500). They reach the final. The opponent is offered at 2.00. Hedge stake = $500 / 2.00 = $250. Total investment = $50 + $250 = $300.
If Team A wins: $500 – $300 = $200 profit
If opponent wins: $500 – $300 = $200 profit
Guaranteed $200 either way.
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Last leg of an accumulator
IntermediateYour 4-fold acca has 3 legs won. The last leg (Team B to win) is at 1.80 in your acca, with current combined odds making your potential payout $800 from a $20 stake. You can hedge by betting on Team B’s opponent at 2.20.
Hedge stake = $800 / 2.20 = $363.64 | Guaranteed profit either way
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Live betting hedge
AdvancedYou backed Team A pre-match at 3.00 with $100 (payout $300). Team A goes 1-0 up and the draw/opponent odds drift to 5.00. You could hedge with $60 on the draw (payout $300).
Guaranteed $140 profit if Team A wins or it’s a draw
While only risking a net loss if the opponent comes back.
Frequently Asked Questions
QIs hedging always a good idea?
Not always. Hedging guarantees a profit but reduces the maximum potential payout. If your original bet is +EV, hedging reduces your long-term expected return. It’s a trade-off between certainty and expectation.
QCan I hedge for equal profit on both sides?
Yes, that’s exactly what this calculator does. It computes the hedge stake needed so that both outcomes return the same profit.
QWhat if the hedge odds are very low?
Low hedge odds mean you need a larger hedge stake, which reduces your guaranteed profit. If the odds are too low, the guaranteed profit might not be worth the additional outlay.
QCan I use different bookmakers for the hedge?
Yes, and it’s often recommended. Shopping for the best hedge odds across bookmakers maximizes your guaranteed profit.
