Middle Sports Calculator
Spot bets where two lines can both win, and how much to put on each.
How to Use This Calculator
- Pop in your stake and odds for Bet 1 (e.g., Over 2.5 goals at 1.90)
- Pop in the odds for Bet 2, the opposing bet (e.g., Under 3.5 goals at 1.90)
- Check the suggested stake for Bet 2 that evens up the outcomes
- See your profit for each case: 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, backing Over 2.5 goals at one bookmaker and Under 3.5 goals at another — if exactly 3 goals go in, both bets win.
How does the middle calculator work?
It figures out the best stake for the second bet so you break even (or lose very little) if just one bet wins, while handing you a big profit if the middle lands and both bets win at the same time.
Is middling just another word for hedging?
They’re close cousins but not the same. Hedging locks in a profit whatever happens. Middling aims for break-even or a small loss on most results, with the shot at a big profit if the outcome falls in the ‘middle’ range where both bets win.
Which markets work best for middle bets?
Spread/handicap markets and totals (over/under) are the usual go-to for middles. Watch for line moves that let you grab opposing sides of a game at overlapping numbers, like Over 2.5 and Under 3.5, or Team -3 and Team +4.