Middle Bet Helper
Find spots where two opposing lines can both land, and how much to put on each.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the stake and odds for Bet 1 (for instance, Over 2.5 goals at 1.90)
- Enter the odds for Bet 2, which is the opposing bet (for instance, Under 3.5 goals at 1.90)
- Check the suggested stake for Bet 2 that evens out the outcomes
- See your profit in 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
What is a middle bet?
A middle bet is when you place two opposing bets on the same event, with a range of results that would let both bets win. For example, you might back Over 2.5 goals at one bookmaker and Under 3.5 goals at another — and if exactly 3 goals go in, both bets land.
How does the middle calculator do its job?
It figures out the best stake for your second bet so you break even (or lose only a little) when just one bet wins, while still handing you a big profit if the middle comes in and both bets win at once.
Is middling just another word for hedging?
They’re related but not the same. Hedging locks in a profit whatever happens. Middling instead aims for break-even or a small loss on most results, with the upside of a big profit if the outcome falls into that ‘middle’ window where both bets win.
Which markets work best for middle bets?
Spread/handicap markets and totals (over/under) are the go-to choices for middling. Watch for line movements that let you grab opposing sides of a game at overlapping numbers, such as Over 2.5 and Under 3.5, or Team -3 and Team +4.