Betting Calculators
Middle Calculator
Calculate potential profit from middle betting opportunities. Find situations where two opposing bets can both win, giving you a risk-free shot at a big payout.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your stake and odds for Bet 1 (e.g., Over 2.5 goals at 1.90)
- Enter the odds for Bet 2, the opposing bet (e.g., Under 3.5 goals at 1.90)
- View the recommended stake for Bet 2 to equalize outcomes
- See your profit for 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 occurs when you place two opposing bets on the same event where there’s a range of outcomes that would cause both bets to win. For example, betting Over 2.5 goals with one bookmaker and Under 3.5 goals with another — if exactly 3 goals are scored, both bets win.
How does the middle calculator work?
It calculates the optimal stake for the second bet so that you break even (or lose minimally) if only one bet wins, while giving you a large profit if the middle hits and both bets win simultaneously.
Is middling the same as hedging?
They are similar but different. Hedging guarantees a profit regardless of outcome. Middling aims for a break-even or small loss on most outcomes, with the chance of a large profit if the result falls in the ‘middle’ range where both bets win.
What markets are best for middle bets?
Spread/handicap markets and totals (over/under) are the most common for middle bets. Look for line movements where you can get opposing sides of a game at overlapping numbers, such as Over 2.5 and Under 3.5, or Team -3 and Team +4.