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🛡️ Hedge Betting Calculator

Calculate the exact hedge amount to lock in profits or minimize losses

Original Bet Details

What is Hedge Betting?

Hedge betting is a risk management strategy where you place a bet on the opposite outcome of your original wager to guarantee profit or minimize potential losses. It's commonly used when your original bet has a good chance of winning, but you want to secure some profit regardless of the final result.

⚖️ When to Hedge

  • Your original bet is close to winning
  • You want to lock in guaranteed profit
  • The odds have shifted in your favor
  • You're hedging a parlay or future bet

🎯 Hedging Strategies

  • Unbiased: Equal profit regardless of outcome
  • Original Bias: Maximize original bet winnings
  • Hedge Bias: Maximize hedge bet winnings

💡 Pro Tips

  • Compare odds across multiple bookmakers
  • Account for bookmaker margins
  • Consider the trade-off between security and profit
  • Don't hedge every bet - use strategically

How to Use the Hedge Calculator

1

Enter Original Bet

Input your original stake amount and the odds you received when placing the bet.

2

Enter Hedge Odds

Enter the current odds available for betting on the opposite outcome.

3

Calculate

Click calculate to see three different hedging strategies with recommended stake amounts.

4

Choose Strategy

Select the hedging strategy that matches your risk tolerance and profit goals.

Example Scenario

Hedging a Futures Bet

Situation: You placed a $100 bet on Team A to win the championship at 5.00 odds (potential win: $500). Team A made it to the finals, and you can now bet on Team B at 2.50 odds.

Using the Unbiased Strategy:

  • Hedge stake needed: $166.67 on Team B
  • If Team A wins: Profit = $233.33
  • If Team B wins: Profit = $233.33
  • You've turned a risky $100 bet into a guaranteed $233.33 profit!