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Free Sports Betting Middle Calculator

Enter the spread or total lines from two sportsbooks on the same game. This calculator shows you the exact window where both bets win, how much to stake on each leg, your profit if the middle hits, your worst case if it misses, and the estimated probability of it hitting.

Leg A — Over

Leg B — Under

$

Window

3.0 pts

Genuine middle ✓

Est. probability it hits

4.8%

Fair odds ~+2000

Profit if it hits

+$90.91

Worst case if it misses

$-4.55

Leg A stake
$50.00
Implied probability 52.4%
Leg B stake
$50.00
Implied probability 52.4%

Both legs win when the final total lands strictly between 47.5 and 50.5.

How to use this calculator

Choose Total if you're middling an Over/Under, or Spread if you're middling two teams' point spreads. Enter the point and odds for Leg A and Leg B exactly as each sportsbook shows them — in spread mode, Leg A and Leg B are the two opposing teams, each at a different book.

Then enter your total bankroll. The calculator splits it between both legs and shows the window size, your profit if the middle hits, your worst case if it misses, and an estimated probability that the result lands inside the window.

What is a middle bet?

A middle bet covers both sides of the same game at different sportsbooks, using lines that are far enough apart to create a range of outcomes where both bets win at once. It happens when two books disagree enough on where to set a spread or total.

For example: Book A has the Chiefs at -1.5, Book B has the Eagles at +3.5. Bet Chiefs -1.5 at Book A and Eagles +3.5 at Book B. If the Chiefs win by exactly 2 or 3, both bets win. Any other result, you win one and lose the other.

How the window and probability are calculated

For totals, the window is simply the gap between the two points:

Window = Under point − Over point

For spreads, Leg A and Leg B are opposite teams at different books, so the window is their points added together:

Window = Leg A point + Leg B point

The estimated hit probability uses the identity P(both) = P(Leg A) + P(Leg B) − 100%, where each leg's probability is 1 ÷ its decimal odds. This holds exactly given the two thresholds, but because sportsbook odds bake in the vig, it's a conservative estimate rather than a precise model of the game itself.

How the stake split and payout are calculated

The calculator uses equal-value sizing so both legs return the same amount if either wins alone:

Stake A = Bankroll × Decimal B ÷ (Decimal A + Decimal B)

Profit if the middle hits is the combined return from both legs winning, minus your total stake. Your worst case if it misses is the same regardless of which single leg wins — that symmetry is exactly what equal-value sizing is for.

When should you use this calculator?

Use it when you've spotted a potential middle on your own, or want to double-check one from our Middle Finder. Enter the exact lines shown at each book to confirm the window is real and get the precise dollar amounts to bet on each leg.

Always verify the odds at the sportsbook before placing your bets — lines move fast, and a stale price can shrink or erase the window entirely.

Frequently asked questions

What is a middle bet in sports betting?

A middle is when two sportsbooks post different lines on the same spread or total, creating a range of outcomes where both of your bets win. For example, if Book A has a team at -1.5 and Book B has the other team at +3.5, betting both means that if the favorite wins by exactly 2 or 3, both bets win. If not, you win one and lose the other — your only cost is the combined vig.

How do I use this middle bet calculator?

Pick Total or Spread, then enter the point and odds for Leg A and Leg B exactly as shown at each sportsbook. Enter your total bankroll and the calculator splits it between both legs, showing the window size, your profit if the middle hits, your worst case if it misses, and the estimated probability of it hitting.

Can I use this for prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi?

Yes. Switch the odds format to Probability and enter each leg's price directly as a percentage (e.g. a contract trading at 62¢ is 62%) instead of converting to American odds first. Every other field and calculation works exactly the same.

How is the window size calculated?

For totals, the window is the Under point minus the Over point. For spreads, it's Leg A's point plus Leg B's point, since the two legs are on opposite teams at different books. A bigger window means more final scores land inside it.

How is the probability of the middle hitting estimated?

It uses the identity P(both legs hit) = P(Leg A) + P(Leg B) − 100%, where each leg's probability is the implied probability from the odds you entered (1 ÷ decimal odds). This is an exact relationship given the two thresholds, but since sportsbook odds include the vig, it's a conservative estimate rather than a true statistical model of the game.

How much should I bet on each leg?

Enter your total bankroll and the calculator splits it using equal-value sizing — sized so that if either leg wins alone, your net result is the same regardless of which one it is. Your two stakes will always add up to the bankroll you entered.

What's my risk if the middle doesn't hit?

If the middle misses, you win one leg and lose the other. Your net loss is the vig on the losing side — typically under $10 per $100 at standard -110 pricing. The "Worst case if it misses" figure shows your exact loss for the lines you entered.

How is this different from the Middle Finder?

This calculator is for lines you already have — from your own research or from books not covered here. The Middle Finder scans live odds across 100+ sportsbooks in 8 regions and surfaces real middle opportunities automatically, with one-click links to bet each leg.