Free Sports Betting Hedge Calculator
Enter your original stake and odds, then the current odds available on the other side. This hedge bet calculator instantly finds the exact amount to wager to lock in a guaranteed profit — or limit your loss — regardless of which outcome wins.
Without a hedge: $200.00 profit if original wins, −$100.00 if it loses.
How to use this hedge bet calculator
Enter your original stake and the odds at which you placed your original bet. Then enter the current odds available on the opposing outcome — these are your hedge odds.
The calculator instantly shows the recommended hedge stake, your guaranteed profit on both outcomes, and a no-hedge comparison so you can see exactly what you are trading away for the certainty.
What is hedging a bet?
Hedging a sports bet means placing a second wager on the opposite outcome of your original bet. Done at the right odds, it guarantees a profit regardless of which side wins. It is most useful when your original bet has gained significant value — for example, you backed a team at long odds to win a championship and they have now reached the final.
At that point the odds on them winning have shortened, and you can bet the other side at a price that covers your original stake and then some. The result is a profit whether your original pick wins the trophy or not.
How to calculate the optimal hedge bet amount
The goal is to find a hedge stake that produces the same net profit on both outcomes. In decimal odds, the formula is:
Hedge stake = (Original stake × Original decimal odds) ÷ Hedge decimal odds
For example: a $100 bet at +200 (3.00 decimal) hedged at -150 (1.67 decimal) gives an optimal hedge of $100 × 3.00 ÷ 1.67 = $179.64. Both outcomes return a guaranteed profit of around $20.
When should you hedge a sports bet?
Hedging makes the most sense in two situations:
1. Locking in profit. Your original bet has gained significant value — odds have moved in your favor — and you want to guarantee a return rather than risk losing everything on the final outcome.
2. Limiting loss. If the odds have moved against you, the best available hedge may not produce a profit on both sides, but it can reduce how much you lose if your original pick fails.
Does hedging always guarantee a profit?
No. If the odds on the other side have moved against you since your original bet, the optimal hedge may only reduce your potential loss rather than lock in a gain. The calculator shows the guaranteed profit (or loss) clearly so you can make an informed decision about whether hedging is worth it.
There is also an opportunity cost: if you hedge and your original pick wins, you earn less than you would have without the hedge. The tradeoff is certainty versus upside.
Frequently asked questions
What is hedging a bet?▾
Hedging a bet means placing a second bet on the opposite outcome of your original wager. The goal is to guarantee a profit — or minimize a loss — regardless of which side wins. It is most commonly used when an original bet has gained significant value and you want to secure some of those winnings.
How do you calculate a hedge bet?▾
To calculate the optimal hedge amount, multiply your original stake by the decimal odds of your original bet, then divide by the decimal odds of the hedge bet. This gives you the hedge stake that produces equal profit on both outcomes.
When should you hedge a bet?▾
Hedging makes the most sense when your original bet has increased in value — for example, if you bet a team to win a championship at long odds and they have reached the final. At that point, the odds on them winning have shortened, allowing you to bet the other side and lock in a profit regardless of the result.
Does hedging always guarantee a profit?▾
Not always. If the current odds have moved against you since your original bet, the optimal hedge may only reduce your loss rather than guarantee a profit. The calculator shows your outcome either way so you can decide whether hedging is worth it.